BC sweethearts serve sandwiches and community at Newton’s Sandwich Works
PHOTO: Jeff and Maria DeBonee own and operate Sandwich Works in Newton Centre. Photo by Genevieve Morrison / Heights Editor The following story first appeared [...]
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Opens Chestnut Hill Location with Preview Event
The following first appeared on The Heights, an independent, nonprofit newspaper run by Boston College students, with which the Newton Beacon has formed a partnership. Stories produced [...]
New website can tell you if your property qualifies for an accessory dwelling unit
Accessory dwelling units—detached cottage structures and attached “in-law apartment” additions—are often cited as an antidote to Newton’s housing shortage. But Newton’s rules regarding ADUs are [...]
Newsmakers: A wealth manager, a ‘mermaid’ and more
Editor’s note: Newsmakers is a new weekly feature spotlighting accomplishments of Newton community members, businesses and organizations. Newton wealth management advisor named to Forbes 'Top [...]
Charles River Chamber’s ‘Spring Seasonings’ event returns April 8
On April 8, you can follow up your afternoon eclipse viewing with some food—Lots and lots of food, from all over Newton and the region. [...]
Newsmakers: Friday, March 15
Editor's note: Newsmakers is a new weekly feature spotlighting accomplishments of Newton community members, businesses and organizations. Newton resident Martin F. Lowenthal Achieves Top of [...]
Dan Gaynor creates AI program city can use some day
Imagine being able to ask a ChatGPT-like program any stats about Newton and getting an instant, accurate, up-to-date answer. Dan Gaynor, who ran unsuccessfully for [...]
A conversation with Eric Turner—Business leader, ‘CEO Whisperer’ and Lasell’s first Black president
Eric Turner has spent his life discovering himself and adapting his journey with what he's learned. He wanted to work in banking but discovered he [...]
Newton nonprofits, businesses offer ‘strike’ programming for students
As the teachers' strike continues, Newton organizations are getting creative to support students and families. Though the strike could end at any moment, businesses and [...]
West Newton Cinema hosting daylong workshops for kids during strike
If you're looking for something to keep the kids occupied while Newton teachers are on strike and the schools are closed, you may want to [...]
Developer announces first 14 businesses to open on The Street Chestnut Hill
Mixed-use developer WS Development announced the first 14 businesses to open in 2024 as a part of The Street Chestnut Hill’s 27 Boylston renovation via [...]
West Newton Cinema Foundation makes year-end push for donations
The West Newton Cinema Foundation is making an end-of-year push for help in keeping the cinema open. The lot upon which the cinema has sat [...]
On Tap: Newton City Council approves brewery ordinance
In the mood for an Allen House Ale? How about some Waban Whiskey or Matt Damon Hard Cider? Craft breweries and distilleries have been popping [...]
Group determined to save West Newton Cinema
The West Newton Cinema opened in in 1937, offering Boston area families some respite from the turmoil of the times. The cinema has since become [...]