Harvard Square getting twice the ‘Rocky Horror’

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Published: September 30, 2011 at 09:00 PM

If you were wondering where the world headquarters of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” was, wonder no more: It’s Harvard Square. Oberon premieres a Friday live version to complement the square’s Saturday midnight showings.

Candidate attracts more voters with honey

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Published: September 30, 2011 at 04:03 PM

Here’s a unique post-work, pre-weekend event suggestion from City Council candidate Minka vanBuezekom: Come hear her qualifications while you shop for all your honey-related needs at Follow the Honey, just outside Harvard Square.

Guilty plea beings three years in prison for ex-Harvard student in shooting

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Published: September 30, 2011 at 03:08 PM

Former Harvard University student Brittany Smith, 24, pleaded guilty today to charges stemming from the May 2009 shooting death of Justin Cosby at Harvard University.

Amanda Palmer joins tonight’s Org: Asylum show at Oberon

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Published: September 30, 2011 at 11:50 AM

The minds behind the Org: Asylum show tonight at Oberon promised more artists were being added to the lineup, and they weren’t crazy. One very notable addition: Amanda Palmer.

Casablanca for sale, Business Journal reports

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Published: September 29, 2011 at 04:30 PM

Casablanca, the 46-year-old Harvard Square dining institution, is for sale, the Boston Business Journal says,

CitySprouts Festival arrives Saturday with cider, pumpkins, cause

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Published: September 29, 2011 at 04:18 PM

The annual CitySprouts Festival arrives Saturday with a dizzying array of events, including an “Iron Chef”-style cook-off with schoolyard produce, pumpkin decorating and the grinding of apples into fresh cider.

‘Very modest’ property tax hike set for residents

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Published: September 26, 2011 at 07:17 PM

The city was able to lower the projected residential property tax rate to 5.3 percent from a projected 6.5 percent — still an increase of 1.75 percent, but an impressively small one, city councillors said Monday.

Four agonizing customer service defeats (and one nonthrilling victory)

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Published: September 26, 2011 at 07:00 AM

It’s been an exciting couple of weeks in the customer service arena. Let’s take a look at the winners and losers.

Second candidate reacts to Danehy Park request

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Published: September 25, 2011 at 01:49 AM

Candidate James Williamson backs Tom Stohlman’s skepticism to a request to rein in political action at a family park day.

Candidate questions requested hold on politics at family day

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Published: September 25, 2011 at 01:41 AM

A City Council candidate questions the city manager’s reminder to hold off on politics at Saturday’s 16th Annual Danehy Park Family Day.

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