Giddy-Up: Newton is set to harness energy and movement in 2026
In the Chinese Zodiac, 2025 was the Year of the Snake, a time for shedding the old and making room for the new. And 2026 [...]
Ruderman Family Foundation drops lawsuit against media company
The Ruderman Family Foundation (RFF) of Newton has dropped its lawsuit against Jubilaria Media, a Colorado-based media production firm. RFF had sued Jubilaria Media last [...]
What a Year: The stories that shaped Newton in 2025
In early January, an article in the Newton Beacon laid out a forecast for the year ahead, as 2025 was the Chinese Zodiac’s Year of [...]
In Brief: ADA coordinator farewell, Upper Falls oral history grants and more
Farewell, Fairley After a decade of helping Newton with its ongoing road to accessibility, Newton ADA Coordinator Jini Fairley is retiring. Fairley served as director [...]
Newsmakers: New appointments, new leaders and a rising young star
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. Metropolitan [...]
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. [...]