We are thrilled to share that Jan Devereux is joining the Cambridge Local First Advisory Board! A two-term Cambridge City Councillor, Jan served as Vice Mayor in 2018-19. In her first term on the Council, Jan chaired the Economic Development Committee and convened a series of meetings to review the city’s Retail Strategy Plan to . . . read more
By Marc Levy of the Cambridge DayWednesday, January 15, 2020 Only eight months after expanding into a new location in Harvard Square, Salt & Olive Market is closing – returning key retail space to emptiness just a year after Starbucks left. “It’s with sadness, but with hope for the future, that we share Salt & Olive . . . read more
Cambridge Camping’s most fun event of the year – is here again! Break a sweat for a good cause (and bring a friend). Enjoy an exercise class, munch on chocolate, drink some bubbly. What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon? Hang out in the sauna, whirlpool and/or hot tub before or after your class. And the . . . read more
By Marc Levy, Thursday, December 26, 2019 in the Cambridge Day Harvard Square lost another modern classic this month with the closing of the charcoal-grilled pizza restaurant Cambridge, 1. While owners didn’t give a specific reason for taking action now, one factor got a call-out: the closing of the Loews movie theater some seven years ago. . . . read more
POSTED BY: ABBIE GRUSKIN NOVEMBER 20, 2019 in Scout Cambridge After 18 years in its tiny, efficiently packed Harvard Square storefront, stationary and gift store Black Ink is closing at the end of the year. Susan Corcoran, who has owned and operated the store since 2001, cites the rising cost of rent as her primary reason for . . . read more
Opening his start up practice in August of 2019, Dr. Jeffrey Greenberg has found great success in helping patients with quality and compassionate dental care. Sweet Spot Dental provides a safe and judgement-free environment where patients can be themselves and expect customized oral health care. With their adaptable service and patient-centric style, this dental team . . . read more
We are thrilled to partner with Rethink Restaurants for the kickoff of their 2020 Seminar Series. This year, the Rethink Seminar Series will offer numerous training sessions for Restaurant Operators and their teams, introducing core concepts from their Curriculum. The first session will be delivered on January 14th at 2-3:30 PM. The training will be . . . read more
So, we all thought it was adorable when BuzzFeed and Best Friends Animal Society started their romance. It was pretty nifty when Starbucks and Spotify coupled up. And, of course, we were all just waiting for Taco Bell and Doritos to get together. But if you thought those partnerships were cool, then we think you’ll . . . read more
Cambridge School Volunteers has announced a new staff lineup including two internal promotions. Meg Ramsdell has stepped into the shoes of Jennifer Fries, who has moved on after a nine-year tenure as executive director. In addition to her years at CSV, Ramsdell has experience as a middle and high school teacher. She is president of . . . read more
Cathy Wang Makes Coworking Local At BUILT, Innovation Encounters Community By John Griffin, Cambridge Local First Board Member Cathy Wang is one of Cambridge’s premier innovation leaders. She’s the owner of BUILT, an up-and-coming coworking location, where innovators of all stripes come to build their businesses. She’s also a CLF member. When she came to . . . read more
