Wonder Group to open food hall-style restaurant on Needham Street
Wonder is coming to Upper Falls. Wonder, the restaurant company, that is. The business resembles that of a food hall that focuses on delivery, with [...]
Sweet Spot: Hilliards Chocolates opens West Newton location
West Newton just got a little sweeter. Hilliards Chocolates—an iconic 101-year-old, family-owned New England chocolatier—opened its store on the corner of Chestnut and Washington streets. [...]
Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony highlights grief, anxiety and hope in resistance
In May, 1995, a transgender woman named Debra Forte was beaten and stabbed to death in Haverhill. A few months later, on Nov. 20, 1995, [...]
Snapshots: Newton South closes out season with loss to Natick
Newton South's run in the MIAA Division 1 boys soccer championship came to an end on Tuesday night as they were defeated 2-0 by Natick in [...]
Eight things to do in Newton this weekend
The chill of winter is moving in, and this weekend you will want to wear a warm jacket with temperatures reaching only into the 40s [...]
A Newton native and her husband gave their hearts to each other—and to jazz
Nine years, 55 countries. Half their time on land, half on cruise ships. That’s the life rhythm of pianist Ivan Danylets and vocalist Arjana Vizulis [...]
New bill seeks to create new modes of transport for behavioral health patients
Massachusetts lawmakers are considering a bill that would test alternatives to ambulances and police for transporting behavioral health patients, which supporters say could help reduce [...]
Laredo’s City Hall leadership picks come with a lot of familiarity
Mayor-elect Marc Laredo has announced his incoming leadership team, and it’s filled with familiar faces. The picks hint at a desire to have continuity in [...]
Letter to the Editor: When the public voice gets lost in Newton
Dear Editor, Newton’s government process looks open—but too often, it isn’t. By the time most residents learn about a proposal, the real decisions have already [...]
Newton Walk, Roll, and Bike Plan sent back to committee after procedural dispute
A plan prioritizing pedestrian and bike travel hit a roadblock at Monday night's City Council meeting and is headed back to committee for a retry, [...]
Proposed alcohol tax aims to fund recovery efforts, but restaurants warn of added costs
A proposed bill on Beacon Hill sponsored by Newton's state senator would give Massachusetts cities and towns the option to increase taxes on alcohol sales [...]
Newsmakers: Four women on the rise
Editor’s note: Newsmakers is a regular feature spotlighting accomplishments of Newton community members, businesses and organizations. Have an announcement you'd like to include? Email editor@newtonbeacon.org. [...]
Snapshots: Newton North girls volleyball team ends season short of MIAA title
Newton North's quest for a fourth straight MIAA Division 1 girls volleyball title ended on Saturday night, as the reigning champs fell to upstart Franklin in [...]
Trader Joe’s opens new store in Upper Falls
Newton’s second Trader Joe’s opened Thursday on Needham Street. By 9 a.m., nearly 40 people had gathered outside 165 Needham St, waiting for the ribbon-cutting [...]
All Over Newton: A digital platform for citywide connectivity
This story is from The Heights, an independent, nonprofit newspaper run by Boston College students with which the Newton Beacon has a partnership. When the COVID-19 pandemic [...]
Newton Highlands Village Enhancement project gets pushback from area council
After two years of planning, and around half a million dollars invested, the City Council voted to allow a conceptual plan for the Newton Highlands [...]
Like Family: Inside Eddie’s 26 years in Newton
This story is from The Heights, an independent, nonprofit newspaper run by Boston College students with which the Newton Beacon has a partnership. Tucked into a quiet [...]
Guest Essay: A sculptor’s plea for love over hate
By Nancy Schon I have spent my life creating public art, My sculpture, Make Way for Ducklings in the Boston Garden has brought joy to countless children, [...]
In Brief: Turtle Lane Playhouse, Trader Joe’s, Thanksgiving market
Turtle Lane auction postponed again In the chaos and excitement of the election, the Turtle Lane Playhouse auction date came and went. But there was [...]
Blacker’s Bakeshop has been offering free bread, baked goods amid SNAP tumult
“No questions. No judgment. Just support,” reads a flyer taped to a rack of challah and sandwich loaves outside Blacker’s Bakeshop in Newton Centre. Next [...]