One sunny morning last week, 12 Brookline High School students spread out across a garden outside Pierce School in Brookline Village to weed, water and… Read More »In gardens across town, summer program teaches BHS students about food justice …
The town’s ambitious plan to build a bike and pedestrian path down the entire length of the Beacon Street median, reimagining the corridor in the… Read More »Beacon Street Bridle Path moving forward as town enters design phase …
Whether their feet were on the grass of Olmsted Park or the concrete of Coolidge Corner’s sidewalks, there was fun to be had for everyone… Read More »Photos: Brookliners head to the park and the sidewalks in summer sun …
Brookline is likely to dip below an affordable housing threshold this fall, which will mean housing developers will again be able to appeal decisions of… Read More »Brookline set to fall under 10% affordable housing, triggering 40B applications …
Eversource is working to replace a transformer that was destroyed by a fire on Griggs Terrace earlier this month, as questions remain about the environmental… Read More »Eversource replacing Griggs Terrace transformer, cleaning up oil spill after fire …
The town of Brookline has declared a heat emergency this week and is opening up cooling centers around town. Temperatures are forecast to be in… Read More »Town declares heat emergency, opens cooling centers …
This weekend was a blockbuster movie event across the country, and Brookline was no exception. The double feature of Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie,” a satiric take… Read More »‘Barbenheimer’ boom: Double feature brings historic crowds to Coolidge Corner Theatre …
Looking for ways to spend the summer weekends (plus a few weeknights) in Brookline? We’ve got you covered with ideas below. Some are good for… Read More »Summer events: Parkfest, concerts and a walking tour …
Restaurateur Yujin Hess hopes to open a Japanese cafe in Brookline Village by summer’s end. Hess plan to bring Cafe Itadaki to 24 Harvard Street,… Read More »Japanese cafe in the works for Brookline Village …
Brookline’s public library system has eliminated late fees, following a national trend as libraries look for ways to make their materials more accessible to the… Read More »Brookline libraries eliminate late fees …
Police continued to search on Wednesday for the suspects in an armed home invasion which took place on Warren Street early Tuesday. Police officials now… Read More »Police investigating armed home invasion on Warren Street …
Several Brookline school officials likely violated campaign finance law by sending out emails to parents with information about ballot questions ahead of the May election,… Read More »School officials likely violated campaign finance laws, Town Counsel says …
Should the town of Brookline consider becoming a city? That question could be on the ballot next May if a group of residents can collect… Read More »New campaign wants to put Brookline’s system of government on the ballot …
State health officials discovered mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus in Brookline on Thursday, the town said in a press release. West Nile virus, most commonly… Read More »State health officials find West Nile virus in mosquitoes in Brookline …
Update: The bridge is now open. Read more here. The Carlton Street Footbridge, which links Brookline’s Longwood neighborhood to the Riverway Park and the Emerald… Read More »Carlton Street Footbridge set to reopen in July after decades of debate, delay …
Brookline.News is excited to be co-sponsoring a free book event with Brookline Booksmith on July 12 at 7 p.m. as local author Andrew Ridker celebrates… Read More »Brookline.News joins Brookline Booksmith to co-sponsor event on Wednesday July 12 …
Brookline is scrambling to meet the requirements of a state zoning law that could shape the town’s housing landscape and character for decades to come.… Read More »Brookline weighs its housing future as zoning law deadline approaches …
A fast casual chain selling vegan burgers plans to open a location in a prime spot across from the Coolidge Corner Theatre. PLNT Burger aims… Read More »Vegan burger joint coming to Coolidge Corner …
The two staff members of the Office of Educational Equity at the Public Schools of Brookline have announced they are leaving their jobs this summer,… Read More »Brookline schools’ equity office faces a reckoning as two leaders step down …
Hundreds of Brookliners came out to two events this weekend to celebrate Juneteenth, marking the occasion with parties, a parade, dancing and food. Juneteenth, which… Read More »Photos: Brookline celebrates Juneteenth with block party, march …
