In Brief: Maps, paddles, trivia victory and more
Cops come for coffee Near Frank Pepe’s at the Shops at Chestnut Hill was recently crawling with cops, but it was for their "Coffee With [...]
Wonder Group opening in Newton draws families and friends from all over
On a busy opening day in Newton Upper Falls, families shuffled in and out of Wonder Group’s newest, and eighth, Massachusetts location, drawn by the [...]
In Brief: A redesign of a redesign, a Chamber shuffle and more
Washington Street redesign may get some changes Not a fan of the Washington Street Redesign Pilot? You may be in luck. Mayor Marc Laredo recently [...]
Village Cafe: A breakfast staple in Newtonville
The smell of coffee and bacon sizzling fills the air at Village Cafe on Washington Street as servers weave between tables, greeting regulars by name. [...]
In Brief: A mayoral chat, a post-mayoral position and more
Looking at Laredo’s first 100 days How have Mayor Marc Laredo’s first 100 days in office been? Any surprises? Any regrets? Any exciting new plans? [...]
City Council passes zoning change for California Street plaza
The City Council voted Monday night to approve a zoning change for a large property near the Watertown line, from manufacturing to business, as well [...]
Wegmans’ plan to close Chestnut Hill pharmacy sparks outcry
Wegmans plans to close the pharmacy in its Chestnut Hill store next month, and local residents aren’t happy. Some are fighting back. The supermarket chain [...]
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 [...]
Newton-based Bricks for the Blind helps people without sight enjoy Legos
Newton resident Matthew Shifrin leads an initiative to make Legos more accessible through his nonprofit Bricks for the Blind. “It's been really wonderful because blind [...]
Column: Empty storefronts may be frustrating. But they’re not a sign of failure.
We’ve all seen those empty storefronts smack in the middle of our village centers. Some, like the one-time pet store in Newtonville, have been vacant [...]
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, [...]
In new City Hall role, Lauren Berman looks to help Newton’s business community thrive
Lauren Berman has organized PTO fundraisers, helped revamp Newton’s farmers market and organized a “bakery crawl” to benefit small shops. Now that she has assumed [...]
Column: Local sweets for your sweetheart
Chocolate comes from the cacao plant, native to Mexico and Central America, but you need not travel that far to find a Valentine’s Day treat. [...]
Couple to open Lego franchise Bricks and Minifigs in Newton in March
Do you like Legos? You’ll soon have a new option to buy Legos in Newton: Bricks and Minifigs, opening on March 21 at 275 Centre [...]