Business Archives - Page 2 of 32 - Cambridge

After 30 years, Lizard Lounge club and Cambridge Common restaurant close in early 2027 with expected property sale

by Marc Levy October 31, 2026

Owners Holly Heslop and Charlie Christopher say they are in talks with a buyer for the property between Harvard and Porter squares.

DEVELOPMENT

Groups’ polling shows support for the multifamily zoning that faces changes in Cambridge City Council

by Marc Levy October 29, 2026

The organizations A Better Cambridge and Abundant Housing Massachusetts released results from a 442-person poll saying Cambridge’s multifamily zoning is popular.

LET’S GO SHOPPING

From pipes to pastilles, tarot to tiddlywinks, Leavitt & Peirce feels like shopping back in time

by Linda Given October 29, 2026

Leavitt & Peirce has been in business in the same Harvard Square location since 1883, and it’s not hard to imagine it's still that year when you step inside.

BUSINESS

Driverless cars are on Cambridge’s streets and becoming an urgent concern for labor groups

by Sage Jezierski October 28, 2026

The driverless cars and robo-taxis on their way to Cambridge and surrounding communities are a threat to working people, labor leaders told Cambridge city councillors.

DEVELOPMENT

Porter Square affordable housing project will use mass timber as part of a state program

by Marc Levy October 28, 2026

A Cambridge project will use wood that has been layered and bonded to be so strong it can replace steel or concrete, making construction faster, easier and less expensive.

LET’S GET COFFEE

Michette, ma belle: A Somerville favorite adds a destination to love in Cambridge

by Corky White October 28, 2026

A cardamom bun and perfect croissant paired well with my very good drip coffee by Gracenote. Michette has among my favorite croissants in the world.

BITE

Cheese slice at New York Pizza

by Marc Levy October 28, 2026

The best slice of cheese pizza in Central Square is nearly the only: New York Pizza. Fortunately, you need only one, and New York Pizza is great at what it does.

FOOD

Honeycomb Creamery readies its Crisscross Bakehouse, starting with pop-ups for sweet and savory goods

by Marc Levy October 27, 2026

The Honeycomb Creamery ice cream shop is opening a next-door bakery called Crisscross Bakehouse – first with popups from 8 a.m. to noon Thursdays through Sundays.

TAXONOMY

Tax tip of the week: Form 1040 has extra uses for the self-employed and gig workers

by Vincent Hicks October 26, 2026

With more people earning money through gig work, freelancing and small businesses, understanding self-employment tax is increasingly important.

FOOD

Operator who brought Indian fusion to historic Rosebud diner surrenders license, freeing the space for a new menu

by Marc Levy October 23, 2026

The operator of the Rosebud diner in Somerville’s Davis Square from 2023 to this May has surrendered its licensing for the historic property.