It’s a Trip to the Beach In BHS’ ‘Much Ado About Nothing’

Belmont High School is taking a trip to the beach this weekend with its fall production of William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing.”. The show opens at 7:00 this evening, with shows on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. in the high school black box theater. Belmont’s rendition...

Dionne Announces Bid for Massachusetts GOP Chair

Just one week after losing her bid for state treasurer, Belmont resident Elizabeth Dionne has now set her sights on a different office: chair of the Massachusetts Republican State Committee. She has vowed to not take a salary if elected. “I naively thought after last Tuesday night I would have...

Hateful message targeting Dominicans and Puerto Ricans found in Boston

A message found on a wall in Boston's Back Bay expresses hate toward Dominicans and Puerto Ricans. Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn shared video after finding the graffiti, condemning it and calling for its removal. The words "Boston hates Dominicans and Puerto Ricans" and "by white people" were written on...

Old Hotels In America Known For Having Great Kitchens

Historic hotels across America have contributed some of the country's most recognizable dishes and culinary traditions. Discover the restaurants and kitchens behind iconic desserts, sandwiches, and regional specialties that continue to attract food lovers.

Spotted Lanternflies Have Reached Belmont, Massachusetts, Where a Gardener Found Two on the Virginia Creeper in Her Own Back Garden

A Belmont gardener found two spotted lanternflies on Virginia creeper as MDAR counts 186 infested Massachusetts communities. How to find and destroy egg masses.

Belmont resident receives scholarship for commitment to nursing

NORTON, Mass. — Adeline Takantjas, member of the Wheaton Class of 2029 and an aspiring nurse practitioner, has earned the 2026 Sturdy Health Nursing Scholarship Award. She is a resident of Belmont. Given annually to a high-achieving sophomore, this award includes a renewable $5,000 scholarship, an opportunity for paid...

Eyes On the Street: Somerville’s New Protected Bikeways Around Porter Square

This fall, the City of Somerville is putting the finishing touches on a network of new protected bikeways that will link several bike routes between Porter and Davis Squares – a project mandated by the city’s 2024 Safe Streets Ordinance. The project renovated a 0.7-mile segment of Elm...

After five years: A look at how the MBTA Communities Act is playing out

Reporters from local newsrooms look at what the state’s multifamily zoning law has delivered in Lexington, Cambridge, Arlington, Belmont and Waltham — and where it hasn’t. While driving through just about any Boston suburb these days — or better yet, riding the MBTA bus, commuter rail or...

Cambridge parking permit changes address chronic underfunding

On December 1, Cambridge residents can start renewing their resident parking permits, and for the first time since 2013, the price is going up, from $25 to $75. Though this may seem like a large increase, the true price was never really $25. Rather, neighbors without cars were paying part of the difference.

Porter Square Sub Shop Replaces Half Shell After Nearly 30 Years on Mass. Ave.

1760A Massachusetts Ave. — Approximate Site of Sub Shop Takeover. A sandwich shop is moving into one of Porter Square's most familiar addresses. The Sub Shop plans to open its first brick-and-mortar location this month at 1760A Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, taking over the spot long occupied by The Half Shell, the pizza-and-subs institution that closed after nearly 30 years in business.

Mystery as top Boston cardiologist, 44, is found dead after biking though quiet cow pasture

Dr Daniel Arnett, 44, was found dead near a cow pasture in Newbury, Massachusetts on Sunday afternoon.

7 Historic Massachusetts Blizzards That People Who Lived Through Them May Never Forget

Massachusetts has experienced blizzards that stopped traffic, interrupted public transport, and changed ordinary errands into days of waiting. Their histories are not interchangeable. Some brought exceptional snow to Boston; others were most severe on the South Shore, Cape, or islands. These seven events are documented in government, climate-center, and weather...

Cambridge can spare seniors, and many other drivers, oncoming $75 parking permit sticker shock

The price of a Cambridge residential parking permit is about to triple to $75 from $25. Senior permits will no longer be free. The exception is that there is no fee for anyone who declares themselves low-income by checking a box on the permit application; no proof of income is required.

European Auto Solutions Moving from Waltham to Bigger Space in Framingham

A longtime Waltham auto repair shop specializing in Mercedes-Benz and BMW service, sales, and restoration is preparing for a major move. European Auto Solutions is trading its longtime home at 1486 Main Street in Waltham for a newly renovated, 30,000-square-foot facility at 280 Worcester Road (Route 9 East) in Framingham. Owner Ed Owen confirmed that the Waltham shop will close on November 30, 2026, ahead of the new location’s planned December 16 opening. The Framingham facility will also be home to an exciting new partnership with collector car club Archive Boston.

Parking at 350 Rindge project may be tighter than thought, and loss of a grocery store causes worry

While an all-affordable apartment building proposed for North Cambridge was greeted warmly by Planning Board members on Tuesday, there’s a potential problem with its parking plan, and members of the public are worried about the multiyear absence of the area’s nearest grocery store and restaurant. The proposed 10-story...

ABC News Live: Boston students stage walkout to call for remote learning amid surge

Hyland, CRLS boys’ soccer take charge in second half to top Winchester

Having faced Winchester in the regular-season finale two weeks ago, the Cambridge Rindge and Latin boys’ soccer team knew Wednesday’s postseason rematch would require persistence against a tough-nosed, defensive-minded opponent. “We knew they were coming to get us back,” said CRLS coach Olf Mouyaka. After struggling to...

Family-Run Italian Restaurants In Massachusetts That Locals Refuse To Trade For Anywhere Else

One pizza kitchen on this list is run by a brother and sister. Honestly, that makes a slice sound like a family reunion. Another family spot serves honey lavender duck beside wood-fired pizza, and I love that kind of surprise. Each of these eight Italian restaurants in Massachusetts is family-owned...

New pay-to-park signage posted in Kingston Emporium

The Kingston Emporium has installed new QR-code signage requiring drivers to pay for longer-term parking, offering a compromise for University of Rhode Island students who previously risked being towed for parking in the lot all day. The Emporium is a commercial plaza next to the URI campus and is home...

Boston Bruins Hold Annual Holiday Toy Shopping For Hospitalized Children

The Boston Bruins headed to Target in Watertown Wednesday morning to take part in their annual holiday shopping event for children in local hospitals.