Tracy Herman crafts her passion with Knot & Purl in Newton Highlands
PHOTO: Herman opened the craft store in Newton Highlands in October. (Riley Del Sesto / For The Heights) The following story first appeared on The Heights, an [...]
Tipping Point? Advocates, opponents talk impacts of Ballot Question 5
On Nov. 5, Massachusetts voters will have the chance to change how tipped employees are paid with Ballot Question 5. But how does the current [...]
Good Dog in Newton Centre offers vintage books, records and a whole vibe
PHOTO: Good Dog Records & Books at 1187 Centre Street offers a variety of used books, albums and other rare finds. Photo by Daniel Dern [...]
Letter to the Editor: BERDO would burden businesses with rent hikes
Thanks to the Beacon for reporting on the proposal before the Newton City Council that would mandate large property owners to reduce energy use over time or [...]
College-adjacent liquor store permit raises concerns
The Boston Zoning Board approved a liquor store at 2193-2201 Commonwealth Ave. which is in the block of stores next to the Boston College Green [...]
Third annual Newton Bakery Crawl coming this weekend
Fall is here, and it’s time to get your sweet tooth ready and support local businesses. All Over Newton is throwing its third annual Newton [...]
Arpit Patel, owner of Baramor, fosters community through business
On the corner of Union Street and Langley Road you’ll find Baramor, a lively bar with more to offer than just cocktails and dinner. “This [...]
Cabot’s, under new ownership, keeps tradition on the table
Cabot’s is a venerable Newton institution, serving ice cream and food since 1969. The Prestejohn family owned it until 2023, when Kay and Kevin Masterson, [...]
Done Deal: Nonprofit buys West Newton Cinema, saving it from demolition
The West Newton Cinema Foundation officially purchased the West Newton Cinema on Tuesday. “This pivotal acquisition prevents the theater’s demolition and marks the beginning of [...]
Kid Krawl brings interactive fun to learning about community
PHOTO: Chad Brodsky, right, has launched Kid Krawl, an interactive scavenger hunt company. Shown here with him are Nathaniel Allen House Managing Director Adrienne Hartzell [...]
The Street Chestnut Hill has nine new shops moving in
The Street Chestnut Hill, a new mixed-use property on Boylston Street, has had quite a debut year. Several months ago, WS Development announced the first 14 [...]
Plan B: Northland wants less office space, more housing
PHOTO: This is the existing design for the Northland development planned for Needham Street Newton. Northland Investment Corp. Northland Newton Development is proposing changes to [...]
Lunch Pop-ups return to Allen Center this month
Wednesdays are about to be poppin' in West Newton. On Wednesday, Aug. 21, and Wednesday, Aug. 28, ALL Over Newton will host pop-up lunches with [...]
City Council passes makerspace zoning changes with parking compromise
The City Council on Monday passed a series of zoning changes to add maker-spaces and amusement businesses to the city's zoning ordinance with a compromise [...]
Glow-Up: Newton native opens Glowbar skincare business in Chestnut Hill
PHOTO: Glowbar owner Rachel Liverman, left, shown here with her mother, esthetics school CEO An Hinds, has opened a Glowbar shop in Chestnut Hill. Photo [...]