In Brief: Gingerbread art, green ladies’ weekend and more
Small structures of sweetness While things may occasionally turn bitter at City Hall, the air in there smells quite sweet right now. That’s because the [...]
‘True neighborhood gem’: Newton’s Thistle & Leek owners honored by Michelin recommendation
Newton has its first Michelin-recommended restaurant. Thistle & Leek is among 26 Greater Boston restaurants featured in the new Michelin Guide Boston 2025. The British-inspired [...]
Ballot question for 2026 could upend Newton’s cannabis industry
A proposed state ballot question that would repeal recreational cannabis legalization in Massachusetts has alarmed industry leaders, while supporters argue the measure could strengthen public [...]
New City Microcreamery opens with new flavors, a new look and sentimentality
This story is from The Heights, an independent, nonprofit newspaper run by Boston College students with which the Newton Beacon has a partnership. New City Microcreamery opened [...]
In Brief: Mothers, hackers and scholarships
Mothers Out Front want to speak with you Mothers Out Front Newton, a local environmental activism organization, is having an online meeting on Monday from [...]
Chock-Full of Chocolate: Sweet Dream brings its signature taste to Newton Centre
This story is from The Heights, an independent, nonprofit newspaper run by Boston College students with which the Newton Beacon has a partnership. Steps from the Newton [...]
In Brief: Holiday events and new primary care office coming next week
Newton Centre Holiday Shopping Stroll coming next week Lauren Berman of All Over Newton has organized another Holiday Shopping Stroll in Newton Centre, on Thursday, [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]