Exciting News! Regattabar Reopens its Doors at the Charles Hotel

Beloved music club announces its triumphant return to Boston’s music scene  The Harvard Square Business Association is delighted to announce the long-awaited reopening of Regattabar, an iconic venue beloved as the heart of New England’s jazz scene, located at the Charles Hote…

Sad News

It is with profound sadness that we mourn the passing of our dear friend, longtime Harvard Square supporter and wonderful community partner, Atieno Adoyo Pilipa Steen Simmons, who left us on August 23rd.   Atieno, the daughter of Cambridge City Councilor E.

Mass Ave Improvements – Harvard Square

In April 2022, staff recommended, and City Council approved a full construction approach for implementing separated bike lanes through Harvard Square due to heavy bus stop activity and the need for bus layovers.

Gateway Arts Exhibit in Harvard Square 

For the past two years, the Harvard Square Business Association (HSBA), local Cambridge artist Kyoko Ono and Beacon Capital Partners, owners of One Brattle Square, have to coordinated ongoing art exhibits.

CCAE’s Kitchen To Have A New Name!

Over the past six years as Director of Development at Cambridge Center for Adult Education, and a board member before that, Mary-Catherine Deibel (pictured above in her signature magenta scarf) became part of the heart and soul of CCAE.

Resources For Those in Need

In February of 2023, the Harvard Square Business Association met with faith based leaders and social services agencies to compile a list of resources for the unhoused and those who are in need.  Please visit the links provided for the most up to date information.

Congratulations to Harvard Square’s Very Own Advice Guy!

George Viall, a 76 year old retiree, can often be found in the center of Harvard Square giving out sage advice to people passing by – just so long as it doesn’t involve politics or religion! Recently, Al Roker visited the much beloved Harvard Square character and featured him on the Today Showâ€â€¦