Helen Garity, new director of Hyde Community Center, talks summer programming
Now that the weather is finally seasonable, friends and neighbors are eager to catch up. In Newton, one of the most popular spots to do [...]
γλυκός (Sweet)! Cabot’s and Farm Grill combine for a fabulous frozen baklava treat
In Newton, we are blessed with a diverse array of creative cooks and delicious dietary options. And while most people can find something to enjoy [...]
Business-minded engineer Tyler Morris gets ready to shred in Foxborough April 25
At some point in pretty much everyone's life, they dream of being a rock star. For Newton's Tyler Morris, that dream started to take shape very [...]
The King in Newton: Longtime Newtonian and educator working on two-part bio (and film) about Elvis
Since the age of six, Judie Magidson has lived in the same home in Newton. It was where she first sat under what she calls [...]
Kay Masterson keeps the family-friendly, eco-friendly Johnny’s and Cabot’s going strong
While Boston may be known as the home of Cheers, the bar where, as the song says, "everybody knows your name," Newton has long been [...]
As You Wish: WISHDISH Project helps nourish bodies and hearts with southern hospitality
While people who read the Newton Beacon and who listen to my segments on WBZ/iHeart radio are familiar with the amazing bounty of great food we [...]
With a bounty of bakeries, Newton Centre knows how to nurture a sweet tooth
Apparently, the Atkins Diet is dead—at least in Newton. From Tous les Jours to focaccia pizzas at Salt to the ever-more-ubiquitous (but always delicious) Tatte, [...]