Bookstores in Harvard Square
The Good The COOP – Harvard’s largest bookstore, it’s the first thing you’ll see walking out of the T station’s main entrance / exit. Essentially a Barnes & Noble in disguise, The COOP is four massive floors of new books, connected to a second building that holds textbooks, academic supplies, and Harvard University souvenirs + apparel. Great variety, has a cafe with free wifi, and holds … Continue reading Bookstores in Harvard Square
What a weekend! Halloween and Boston’s first snow storm.
Those who are new to Boston got an early taste of what’s coming this winter, with a snow storm taking New England by surprise last night. “Mother nature has chosen trick over treat this Halloween and winter is coming early,” is the Mayor Menino money quote from the city’s press release. I haven’t heard anything about the area directly around Boston having much loss of … Continue reading What a weekend! Halloween and Boston’s first snow storm.
Porter, Davis, Alewife T shutting down on weekends
Starting in November, subway stops on the Red Line north of Harvard Square (Porter Square, Davis Square, and Alewife) will be closed on weekends until March of 2012. Shuttle buses will replace subway service (in addition to normal bus routes that cover many of these areas) while the MBTA makes repairs on these stations: fixing leaks, checking tracks, replacing power equipment. It needs to happen; the recent … Continue reading Porter, Davis, Alewife T shutting down on weekends
Quick Tips for Making the Best of the MBTA
If you’re living here, you can quickly develop a love/hate relationship with the Boston public transportation system. Here are some quick tips to make the best of it: If you have a smartphone, there are many apps available that can tell you when buses or subway trains will next arrive, show you bus routes, and warn you about delays or service changes. Google Maps can … Continue reading Quick Tips for Making the Best of the MBTA
How to Find a Job in Boston
Boston is the same land of opportunity it has been for centuries of settlers and citizens. So how can you find and get a job in Boston? Finding Jobs in Boston 1. Never ignore Craigslist – The Craigslist jobs section for Boston has hundreds of jobs of all types posted daily. This is the cheapest recruitment tool available to employers (and recruiters acting on their behalf), … Continue reading How to Find a Job in Boston
Nightlife in Cambridge’s Music Mecca: Central Square
Central Square is packed with music venues. Halfway between Harvard and MIT, with cheaper apartments than what’s around either Harvard or Kendall Square, there are a ton of people in this section of Cambridge, and plenty of bars to serve them. Two worth highlighting: Cantab Lounge Best-known for the Friday and Saturday The Couper Brothers band, the Cantab attracts a wide mix of people. I don’t … Continue reading Nightlife in Cambridge’s Music Mecca: Central Square
Traveling to New York for a Few Days
Pretty soon I’m going to head out of Boston and up to New York for a few days; going to see an Iron and Wine concert with my girlfriend, and then go see Sleep No More. I heard about Sleep No More, an audience walk-through experiential reimagining of Macbeth, when it was running in Boston, but couldn’t afford it then. I booked tickets on my … Continue reading Traveling to New York for a Few Days
3 Boston Breweries to Check Out
Boston has a long and successful history of beer brewing, with brands like Sam Adams and Harpoon achieving national, even international reach. More importantly to most of us, we’ve got a lot of fresh beer in our stores, and at festivals throughout Boston. Mayfair, Oktoberfest, etc. almost always have beer gardens setup featuring local beers, and some of the larger brands even host their own … Continue reading 3 Boston Breweries to Check Out
Smartest purchase I’ve made as a Davis Square resident
Back at ArtBeat this year, I got a chance to do something I’ve been meaning to for a while; pick up a Brown School Community Card. This very cool fundraiser provides the local school some extra funds ($10 for a card, extra donations very welcome), while providing you with some extra savings at a bunch of Davis Square businesses. Check it (my favorites bolded): Blue … Continue reading Smartest purchase I’ve made as a Davis Square resident
Smartphone Apps for Smart Bostonians
Living in any big city makes a lot of apps a lot more valuable. Yelp, Foursquare, any social / dating / reviews / deals apps all thrive on population density. But you’re not just lucky to be living in a social media-savvy, tech-enthusiastic city. There are some apps specifically for Bostonians that are pretty useful. Below’s a quick roundup of some local apps. The Best … Continue reading Smartphone Apps for Smart Bostonians