Many types of independent fitness studios across Newton – from Pilates and strength training to high-intensity cardio – serve as community hubs for residents to move, get strong, and connect. During the COVID-19 pandemic, gyms and personal exercise businesses had to adapt by offering virtual or outdoor classes to stay…
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With a thin slice of orange sitting atop creamy frosting, the delicate, citrusy “Maria Luisa” cake at Luna’s Cakes + Coffee in Newton Centre is as appealing to the eye as it is to the tastebuds. It is just one of the attractive and delicious treats created by the Restrepo…
Johnny’s Luncheonette committed to donate 10% of its revenue on Saturday, October 4 (8AM-8PM) to help fund the construction of a new barn at Red Fire Farm after the original barn burned down 19 months ago. Kay Masterson, co-owner of the Newton Centre restaurant, told Fig City News this was…
The Starbucks coffeehouse in Waban Village carried out its last day of business on Saturday, September 27. The Waban store had become a staple of the neighborhood that will be sorely missed by residents. Two days prior, the staff received notice that the store was shutting down. This is one…
The fourth annual Newton Bakery Crawl, organized by All Over Newton, will highlight 21 locations with tempting deals and treats on Friday and Saturday, September 26-27. Most of the participating bakeries are open on both Friday and Saturday — with different hours for each shop — but a few are…
Local business owners, public officials, and candidates for office funneled into West Newton Cinema to celebrate six notable local businesses in the first inaugural Newton Small Business Awards, hosted by the Charles River Regional Chamber. Guests enjoyed small bags of theatre popcorn as well as refreshments catered by Flora’s wine…
On August 28, 2025, the West Newton Cinema Foundation invited the community to the theatre for a day of free movies and a party — with birthday cake! — to celebrate the first anniversary of the nonprofit foundation’s acquisition of the West Newton Cinema (WNC). WNC Theatre Manager Jesse Cerrotti…
Midway through its first year of renovations, the West Newton Cinema completed the installation of a variety of accessibility features – audio enhancement, descriptive audio, and closed captioning devices – so more people can enjoy the theatre. Jesse Cerrotti, theater manager at the West Newton Cinema, said these features are available upon…
It’s rare for moviegoers to meet-and-greet the director of the film for which they’ve paid admission. In its Director’s Spotlight series, West Newton Cinema offers viewers much more than that. Each Q&A session marks the start of a dynamic conversation between audience and filmmaker. After seeing Justin Schien’s film, Death…
The Charles River Regional Chamber (CRRC) has launched its First Annual Small Business Awards, which are based on nominations by the community at large. The deadline for submitting nominations has been extended to August 6. There will be six awards, in two award categories: The CRRC encourages community members to make as many…
Tucked between aisles of cutting boards and salad spinners, you might find China Fair owner Will Beck helping a customer find bakeware for their next dinner party or an appliance for their new apartment. The peaceful quiet of the store is occasionally interrupted by the sound of sharpening knives, a…
The Allen Center’s last 2025 summertime pop-up is Thursday, August 14th from 11:30AM-2PM at 35 Webster Street, West Newton. It’s a family-friendly afternoon of fabulous food, kids’ activities, shopping, and music. Newton Centre’s BAKEY will have its debut on the Allen Center patio. Kidcasso, Newtonville Books, WSYMCA, the Suzuki School of Newton,…