Chamber launches Small Shops with free membership program
Small businesses can now sign up to join the Charles River Regional Chamber for free. The Chamber has launched Small Shops, an initiative that gives [...]
A restaurant in Newton Centre has new owners and soon, a new name
Cafe St. Petersburg, soon to be known as Zodiac, has new owners and a new look. They’re hoping to add something new to the Newton [...]
Bordeaux-No! Newton businesses confront Trump’s 200% EU wine tariff
Your favorite bottle of wine might soon get three times more expensive. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 200% tariff on alcohol from [...]
Sole Purpose: Newton Centre doctor creates podiatry app
For some people with foot issues, over-the-counter insoles at the pharmacy aren’t enough. But custom orthotics can cost hundreds of dollars, and sometimes still don’t [...]
West Newton Cinema adds services for the hearing-impaired
Fresh off a sale that saved it from closing forever, West Newton Cinema is making improvements, starting with new accessibility services for people who are [...]
Chamber’s Spring Seasonings coming April 7
Mark your calendar and save your appetite. The Charles River Chamber is planning a party for your taste buds. On April 7, the Chamber will [...]
Lemon House Publishing lets Newton kids tell their own stories
The following story first appeared on The Heights, an independent, nonprofit newspaper run by Boston College students, with which the Newton Beacon has formed a partnership. Stories [...]
Crystals, Tea and Smiles: I-STONE opens in Newtonville
Have you been on Walnut Street recently? There’s a new store at 326 Walnut: I-STONE, a boutique offering crystals, jade, essential oils, tea and similar [...]
Passport to DiscovHER highlights Newton’s women-owned small businesses
One of Linda De Valpine’s favorite feelings happens when someone walks into her shop and says, “I’ve never been in this part of Newton.” De [...]
Newton’s Jean and Lee Kitchen serves flavorful Asian cuisine with a dash of home
The following story first appeared on The Heights, an independent, nonprofit newspaper run by Boston College students, with which the Newton Beacon has formed a partnership. Stories [...]
Not Yolking Around: Egg shortages and price hikes not going over easy for Newton restaurants
“When life gives you eggs, make an omelet,” so they say. But what do you do when you can’t find any eggs? Or when they [...]
School Committee approves competency determination requirements
The school committee recently approved new Competency Determination (CD) requirements for the high school classes of 2025 and 2026. Initially, students had to pass the [...]
Newsmakers: Jazz, theatre and an Aquarium board seat
Editor’s note: Newsmakers is a regular feature spotlighting accomplishments of Newton community members, businesses and organizations. Newton South Jazz Ensemble director wins big honor Lisa [...]
Chestnut Hill’s Winston Flowers blooms in new location
The following story first appeared on The Heights, an independent, nonprofit newspaper run by Boston College students, with which the Newton Beacon has formed a partnership. Stories [...]
Young people sound off on Newton’s new ‘Tobacco-free Generation’ policy
Newton North High School senior Tija Brown first heard of Newton’s new tobacco ordinance—which will prohibit anyone born after March 1, 2004, from purchasing tobacco [...]