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Heath School Principal Asa Sevelius To Be Honored

Asa Sevelius, principal of the Heath School in Brookline, and the first transgender principal in the state, and possibly the second to transition on...

New Name, Change Of Plans For Landmark Center Redevelopment

A 506,000-square-foot office and lab building would replace the previously-approved plans for three apartment buildings containing 550 units at the Landmark Center in Boston’s...

Brookline Man Completes World-Record 51 Pull-Ups In 1 Minute

A self-proclaimed "pull-ups aficionado" set a new Guinness World Record for most pull-ups in one minute. Adam Sandel of Brookline, MA, edged out the previous...

Brookline Disaster Prep: What About Your Pets?

The Brookline Department of Public Health, in conjunction with State of Massachusetts Animal Rescue Team (SMART), and the Brookline Police and Parks and Open...

Local & National Ways To Donate To Victims Of Harvey

As the rain continues in Houston, southeastern Texas and Louisiana, residents of the area are trying to escape the epic flooding that is taking...

Two Brookline Residents Named Best Lawyers

U.S. News & World Report has recognized six attorneys of the Boston-based law firm, Krokidas & Bluestein, LLP, in its 2018 “Best Lawyers” list -...

Specialty Cheese Shop Curds & Co. Comes To Brookline Village

Curds & Co. is bringing delectable cheeses, jams and other treats to Brookline Village. The specialty cheese shop opens this week on Washington Street in...

Police Blotter

Friday, Aug. 25 Stolen before midnight: An officer was dispatched to Euston Street for a report of a stolen bicycle. The victim stated he had...

Minister Shares Pet Project

It was during a trip to the Angell Animal Medical Center’s emergency room with her son’s pet iguana several years ago that the Rev....

Boomers & Beyond

The following programs will take place at the Brookline Senior Center, 93 Winchester Street. For more information, please call 617-730-2770 or visit here. August Spotlighted...

Wow Barbecue Brings Authentic Chinese Cuisine To Brookline

Tucked away on Washington Street, Wow Wu Er Barbecue is bringing the streets of Beijing to Brookline Village. The restaurant opened at 320 Washington Street...

Dealing With Wild Turkeys

Various town departments have received calls of sightings of wildlife (coyotes, wild turkeys, foxes, and deer). Reports have specifically noted wild turkeys behaving aggressively...

Constance Alice Connor Passes At 74

Constance Alice Connor, 74, of the Town of Jacksonport, WI, formerly of Massachusetts, fell asleep in the loving arms of her family and awoke...

Old Mortar Brings Bomb Squad To The Brookline Police Station

Tis the season for old bombs? Just a couple weeks after a WWII shell and later a grenade were found in Newton, someone walked...

New “Fishing” Crime Hitting Massachusetts Postal Service Boxes

Postal service police are investigating a bizarre, new scam in the greater Boston area. Police said crooks have been stealing mail from official post office...

Boomers & Beyond

The following programs will take place at the Brookline Senior Center, 93 Winchester Street. For information, please call 617-730-2770 or brooklineseniorcenter.org. August Spotlighted Volunteer Opportunities: This...

Academic Honors

Madelyn Abbott and Benjamin Mooney, both of Brookline, and Alexandria Werrick of Chestnut Hill, have enrolled at James Madison University for the fall 2017...

Brookline Bancorp, Inc. (BRKL) Drops Lower Over Past 5 Sessions

Brookline Bancorp, Inc. (BRKL) has moved lower over the course of the past week revealing negative downward near-term momentum for the shares. In taking a...

Brookline School Calendar 2017-2018

The first day of school in Brookline is September 7, 2017 for grades K-9 and September 8 for grades 10-12. Feel free to mark...

Fallon Ambulance Equips Brookline First Responders

The rising opioid crisis and violence against first responders are demonstrating a need for first responders to have access to safety and medical equipment. “You...

Red Cross Seeking Local Blood Donors

The American Red Cross is asking blood donors to give in the final weeks of summer to help overcome a chronic summer blood shortage. In...

Brookline Arts Center Faculty Exhibition Reception

The Brookline Arts Center is pleased to host its annual Faculty Exhibition. Our faculty members are professional teaching artists with a wide range of...

Fairs & Festivals In Eastern Massachusetts

GODDESSES IN THE GARDENS — The Gardens at Elm Bank/Massachusetts Horticultural Society, 900 Washington Street (Route 16), Wellesley, on Aug. 17, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m....

Brookline Resident To Bike From Canada To South America

Hudson Doyle is about to embark on an eight-month trip from Canada to South America, but not by plane, nor by bus, but by...

Asian American Commission’s 6th Annual Young Leaders Symposium

Date: September 23, 2017 Location: Vietnamese American Community Center (VietAID) 42 Charles Street Dorchester, MA  02215 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Our 6th Annual Young Leaders Symposium is designed to engage young...

Boston Holocaust Memorial Vandalized For A 2nd Time This Summer

The New England Holocaust Memorial has been vandalized for the second time this Summer, according to the Boston Police. Boston Police said a witness on...

Brookline Police Department Releases A Mid-Year Review

The Brookline Police Department has released its mid-year review, and Patch is here to breakdown the 54-page document for readers. The review, which is...

Brookline Police Arrest Two in International ATM Scam

Two men have been arrested in connection to international ATM theft. Brookline police were dispatched to a bank on Harvard Street on Tuesday night...

Teen Arrested In Connection With 2016 Stabbing

A 19-year-old man walked into the Brookline Police Station August 11, 2017 at 4:00 a.m. and confessed to stabbing someone last year. On June 15,...
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Brookline’s Casey McNamara Advocates For Diabetes Research In Dc

Casey McNamara, a former Brookline high student and current rising junior at Ursuline Academy, excels as a three-sport varsity athlete. By looking at her, you...

China Trip An Eye-Opening Experience For Brookline Residents

Picture an average eight-hour day at the office. Now double that. That 16-hour period is still shorter than the time it takes to fly from...

Best Burger Open In Brookline Village

Where one coffee shop closes, a burger joint opens. But not just any burger joint if the restaurant's pointed name is to be believed,...