KB Vega has struggled, so she now inspires herself to inspire others who also struggle. Vega grew up in Newton and was raised by “serial entrepreneur” parents in the restaurant business. “I’ve always been around my family, with them holding their own business. So I knew when I was younger,…
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After sharing stories — moving and sometimes personal — about the dangers of smoking, City Councilors voted 19 to four (with one absent), on January 21, to approve a ban on the sale of tobacco and e-cigarette products in Newton to those born after March 1, 2004. The measure will…
Mayor Ruthanne Fuller has proposed a pilot project to build a temporary community plaza in Newton Centre over part of the central triangle parking lot that is bounded by Beacon Street, Centre Street, and Langley Road. The new plaza would be built on about one-fifth of the parking lot, on…
What started as modest yoga practice in a cramped garret on Lincoln Street in Newton Highlands has blossomed into a leading presence in the Boston yoga scene. How did Down Under School of Yoga achieve this transformation? Founder Justine Cohen traced the improbable transformation. Cohen’s upbringing in Perth, Western Australia,…
The New Art Center is presenting its annual Small Works Exhibition in the New Art Corridor (245 Walnut Street, Newtonville), December 2 through January 4. The exhibition features over 60 works of art for sale from 48 local artists. Each work is under 12″ x 12″ with prices ranging $15-$900.…
All Over Newton has once again curated a set of themed activities for residents of Newton and beyond to enjoy the season and support local businesses. On Saturday, December 14, it’s the first-ever Newton Craft Crawl offering a range of fun crafting activities in various locations across Newton at times…
It’s easy to see why Kasey Kaufman describes many of her paintings as “dreamscapes,” since they’re filled with flowing waves, graceful clouds, and abstract buildings, among other elements. If her name rings a bell, it’s because Kaufman was well known on Boston TV as an award-winning reporter at WBZ. A…
Standing proudly in the heart of Newton Highlands, Highland Opticians has been selling eyewear to the Greater Boston community for over forty-five years. The business, founded by Jefferey Mann in 1976, has since been passed down to his daughters, Emilie Brassil and Julie Mann. “[We make] sure that people get…
Grasping two large chunks of charcoal, Marilyn Kalish quickly began to draw black lines bursting with movement on a white surface. Soon, the beginnings of figures emerged, hinting at the subject of the final piece. The longtime working artist recently opened West Newton Gallery at 1286 Washington Street, West Newton…
On Tuesday, November 26, noon to 4PM, the Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton) will become a Thanksgiving Farmers’ Market with 14 local small businesses offering a variety of produce, seafood, side dishes, appetizers, pies, desserts, charcuterie and cheese boards, flowers, honey, coffee, hostess gifts and more. And a mobile knife…
During Tracy Herman’s time in the corporate world, crafting was a way to unwind. “Scrapbooking was my first love,” says Herman. “I was fortunate to have many amazing experiences and got to travel all over the world for work, and it was a wonderful way to preserve those memories.” Over…
Pathway to Possible (P2P) will hold its annual Autumn Auction on Thursday, October 10, 6-9PM at the Brae Burn Country Club (326 Fuller Street, West Newton). It will be a cocktail-style event with raffles, bidding opportunities, food, and drinks. The dress code will be semi-formal/business cocktail attire. Tickets are $125…