French Press to Change Hands
August 24, 2026 • Jay Spencer, owner of the Needham Center cafe, announced he’ll be passing the torch to the business’s executive pastry chef. After...
Chestnut Street McDonald’s Reopens After Prolonged Closure
July 13, 2026 • A kitchen fire on June 23 forced the 340 Chestnut St. location to close for more than two weeks as staff...
Out with the Old, In with the New Year
January 15, 2026 • As 2026 gets underway, Needham business owners and leaders set goals and reflect on the past year. Scott McCourt, owner of...
Dave Portnoy, Ann Michael Maye Review Gianni’s Deli and Pizza in Needham
January 9, 2026 • Since the viral pizza review at the local restaurant, the family business has seen a sizable surge in customers and recognition....
Argentinian Bakery Welcomes ‘The Smell of Home’
November 24, 2025 • A Needham cook-turned-baker recently started Pampa Bakery, an at-home pastry business, which has enabled her and other residents to connect with...
Alcohol Regulations Under Review
November 6, 2025 • Modifications to the town's regulations may measure the importance of messaging against the transparency of practice. In order to more closely...
