On August 27, the West Newton Cinema Foundation (WNCF) completed its purchase of West Newton Cinema — a major milestone in keeping the theatre alive and thriving as a nonprofit cultural and community center. The WNCF stated, “This pivotal acquisition prevents the theater’s demolition and marks the beginning of an…
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The Newton Farmers Markets open this week and continue through October: Details and vendors are listed here.
ZERO Prostate Cancer is hosting a fundraising event — Boston Run/Walk — a meaningful day of community-building, fun, and togetherness for a 5K run/walk or a 1-mile walk, as well as a Kids’ Superhero Dash for Dad. The event will also feature food, vendors, prizes, and music. It will take…
The ALS Therapy Development Institute is hosting a fundraising event — Walk For Research — to raise money to create a cure for ALS, a progressive neurodegenerative disease. The walk will be about 3 hours and will take place on September 8, 10AM at Zervas Elementary School (30 Beethoven Avenue,…
A long-time specialty shop in Newton Highlands – The Walnut Market – offers wines and foods sourced from outside the U.S., including bagels from Montreal that are unlike any others anywhere, from Newton to New York. The Market, at 20 Lincoln Street in Newton Highlands, is currently owned by Matt…
Stop & Shop’s Needham Street location is slated to close permanently on Thursday, August 29. The closure comes as part of a larger move by the supermarket chain to close 32 of its stores across the five states in which it operates: Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode…
Last month, Newton Wellesley Hospital (NWH) was named in Newsweek’s lists of America’s Best Cancer and Neurological Hospitals. The rankings highlight the top 200 cancer hospitals and the top 175 neurological hospitals in the U.S. This is the second time that NWH has made the America’s Best Cancer Hospitals list, and…
Two years ago, Upper Falls resident Max Gelbert was home from Syracuse University for the winter break when Deb, a lifelong family friend, came by for a visit and showed him a stack of handmade playing cards. She was playing around with a new concept for a word game. Max’s first reaction…
Newton Theatre Company (NTC) has announced that Paige Perkinson will join the company as Director of Development, a new position for the company. An actor affiliated with NTC since 2016, Perkinson is known for her roles in NTC’s productions of We’re Gonna Die and St. Joan. When Paige Perkinson taught…
An exciting project has begun on Pettee Square in Upper Falls to make major improvements to the intersection at Oak and Chestnut Streets, but it has caused some disruption of business in the interim. The goal of this $3.1 million project, now 60% complete, is to raise the intersection in…
Danielle Velez said she remembers having a Minnie Mouse cookbook as a child and enjoyed whipping up many types of cookies for Christmas. “Growing up, baking was a part of family life,” she said. Years later, creating sweet treats is again at the center of her life with the recent…
The Newton Farmers’ Market at Cold Spring Park (1200 Beacon Street) is open on Tuesdays, 1:30PM to 6PM through October 15. The vendors — friendly and engaging — offer a wide range of high quality products. This week we learned that of all the balsamic vinegars offered there, the most…