Census brings search for workers Friday to Harvard Square

By Marc Levy

Published: March 11, 2010

The U.S. Census still has part-time jobs to offer. (Photo: Ann Burlingham)

The U.S. Census still has part-time jobs to offer. (Photo: Ann Burlingham)  | read this item

For those who missed the U.S. Census job fair held Monday, the 2010 Census Road Tour is scheduled to stop Friday in Harvard Square from 3 to 6 p.m.

Signs of hope in renewed debate over Central Square

By Marc Levy

Published: March 8, 2010

There were hints of a resolution Monday to the long-empty 450 Massachusetts Ave. storefront owned by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. (Photo: Marc Levy)

There were hints of a resolution Monday to the long-empty 450 Massachusetts Ave. storefront owned by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. (Photo: Marc Levy)  | read this item

The decline of Central Square drew debate from city councillors at their Monday meeting, but also signs of hope for two prominently empty storefronts on Massachusetts Avenue.

‘Lincoln, Vampire Hunter’ author reads, signs at Brattle

By Marc Levy

Published: March 6, 2010

'Lincoln, Vampire Hunter' author reads, signs at Brattle  | read this item

Seth Grahame-Smith will be at The Brattle Theatre at 6 p.m. Monday to read from and sign copies of “Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter.”

The new top 10 employers in Cambridge — and how to contact them

By Marc Levy

Published: March 5, 2010

The new top 10 employers in Cambridge — and how to contact them  | read this item

Last year this list ran with the warning that an enumeration of the top 10 employers in Cambridge was “a moving target.” It turns out the target doesn’t rove as much one would think, but some movement resulted from — get this — companies adding jobs.

Pizzeria Uno closes in Porter Square

By Marc Levy

Published: March 1, 2010

A sign in the Somerville Avenue window of the Uno Chicago Grill in Porter Square, Cambridge, announces the restaurant’s closing and reminds diners another store in the chain remains in Harvard Square. (Photo: Marc Levy)

A sign in the Somerville Avenue window of the Uno Chicago Grill in Porter Square, Cambridge, announces the restaurant’s closing and reminds diners another store in the chain remains in Harvard Square. (Photo: Marc Levy)  | read this item

The Uno Chicago Grill in Porter Square closed for good Monday, part of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy Uno Restaurant Holdings Corp. filed for in January. The West Roxbury company is still said to have about 160 restaurants, including one in Harvard Square.

Brattle to host Picoult for reading from ‘House Rules’

By Marc Levy

Published: February 27, 2010

Jodi Picoult signs books in Phoenix in November 2008. (Photo: Devon Adams)

Jodi Picoult signs books in Phoenix in November 2008. (Photo: Devon Adams)  | read this item

New York Times best-selling author Jodi Picoult will be at The Brattle Theatre at 6 p.m. Wednesday to read from and sign copies of her new book, “House Rules.”

Harvard Square welcomes year of the tiger, 55th year for Hong Kong restaurant

By admin

Published: February 23, 2010

The Hong Kong restaurant, entering its 55th year in Harvard Square, is also hosting much of the square’s Chinese New Year celebration Sunday. (Photo: Adam Fagen)

The Hong Kong restaurant, entering its 55th year in Harvard Square, is also hosting much of the square’s Chinese New Year celebration Sunday. (Photo: Adam Fagen)  | read this item

Harvard Square plans its Chinese New Year Celebration for Sunday, including a parade through the square and cultural open house at the mainstay Hong Kong restaurant. Just look for the red and gold silk lanterns hanging from wrought iron lampposts — or the parade.

‘Dinner Rush’ screens for those in the know

By Marc Levy

Published: February 21, 2010

A semi-regular food film series with an underground feel continues at 6 p.m. Monday with “Dinner Rush,” a behind-the-scenes look at a fancy New York restaurant.

TD Bank hearing for Central Square is a sign of the times

By Marc Levy

Published: February 19, 2010

Next week sees another step in TD Bank opening a branch in Central Square, in the Massachusetts Avenue space that used to house The Gap. Despite unhappiness over the coming of another bank, the move takes 7,000 square feet of empty real estate off the market just as another several thousand open up.

Gates arrest inspires forum on ‘Policing, Discretion and Race in Cambridge’

By Marc Levy

Published: February 4, 2010

There’s little doubt what’s driving a forum planned for Thursday on “Civil Rights: Policing, Discretion and Race in Cambridge.”

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