Across the Charles River, commotion ensues at the Boston University DeWolfe Boathouse as the university’s teams jump into rowing shells and take off on the water. Yet, hidden among the bustle, a community of bees hum as they move about the banks and collect nectar to make sweet honey in their hive.

Without bees, there can’t be humans. This is what Ariel Krolick, owner of Ariel’s Honey Infusions, has been telling customers, eager to spread the word about the effect bees have on our food...

The Harvard Square Business Association went all out in chocolate and free samples, setting the stage for a charming pre-Valentine’s Day celebration. For three days, Harvard Square restaurants...