Harvard Square is glowing with holiday spirit. As the days grow shorter, the sights and sounds of winter fill the streets. The Square radiates warmth and welcoming light and will continue to do so throughout the entire winter season. Our display this year, (Banners! Lights! Wreaths! Swags! Greenery and Bows!) brightens our days, and adds a cheerful glow to our nights…and is made possible through the generosity of many Harvard Square Business Association members....

Five years ago, while serving food at First Parish-Unitarian Universalist in Harvard Square, I met a young homeless woman. During our conversation about housing, job training and mental health services, she turned to me and said “Those are all important, but I just need some blankets tonight.”

Cambridge Firefighters will once again partner with the United States Marine Corps Reserve in collecting toys in the annual "Toys-forTots" Drive.