Coronavirus In Brookline: 2nd Whole Foods Worker Tests Positive

A second employee of Whole Foods in Brookline tested positive for the new coronavirus, the chain confirmed to Patch Thursday.

Brookline Local Business Guide: What’s Open or Closed

We asked local businesses to update their status and created a handy guide from their responses.

Brookline Business Owners: Open or Closed? Let Customers Know

We’re publishing a simple open-or-closed directory for Brookline Businesses. Here’s how to get listed.

Coronavirus Brookline: Whole Foods Worker Tests Positive

The case comes as the number of cases across the commonwealth jumped to 6,620 on Tuesday​, including 89 deaths.

Brookline Booksmith To Close During Coronavirus Outbreak

The iconic bookstore in Coolidge Corner made the announcement March 16.

Japanese Market Now Open In Coolidge Corner

There's a Japanese specialty market in town now selling everything from snacks to tea and coffee and grocery items.

How Credit Scores In Brookline Compare To U.S. Cities

A new report shows where Brookline ranks among about 2,500 cities across the U.S., including many in Massachusetts.

More Brookline Residents Earning $1 Million Or More

The number of Brookline residents reporting income of $1 million or more increased by 16 percent in 2017.

Swiss Watch & Jewlery Co. Closes, Lash Shop Opens In Brookline

After years in the tiny corner space, the watch repair shop finally closed.

Toy Store To Close After 16 Years ​In Coolidge Corner

Business in Brookline has struggled in recent years, according to Magic Bean's owners, while expenses have skyrocketed.

Brookline Booksmith To Expand, Add Bistro Cafe

The new 4,000 sqft space will also include a restaurant with a full liquor license.

CBD Store Coming To Brookline's Coolidge Corner

The franchise is run by a Suffolk University senior.

Brookline's 2019 First Light: Photos And A Thank You

The Brookline Chamber of Commerce said the annual event was a success. Here's what it looked like.

What's Popped Up In The Old Peet's In Coolidge Corner

An old familiar has popped up in the space where Peet's Coffee once was in Coolidge Corner.

Japanese Market To Open In Coolidge Corner's Former Gen Sou En

A Japanese market has announced plans to open and may include a little Gen Sou En in the old space.

U.S. Attorney's Office Investigates Brookline Marijuana Contracts

Several communities, including Brookline, have been asked for documents related to the host community agreements for a grand jury probe.

Bar 'Cino To Open In Former Waxy O'Connor's Space In St. Mary's

It's been about a year since Waxy's closed. A new restaurant is slated to open there soon.

Starbucks To Close Stores In Brookline

There's a for lease sign in the window and employees are saying goodbye to customers.

Brookline Pushes For Special Town Meeting On Marijuana Regulation

"We created our bylaws long before we had our first shop," said Brookline resident Paul Warren. "It's incumbent upon us to adjust."

Brookline Businesses, Consumers To Feel Crunch Of U.S. Tariffs

Local business owners are concerned about what the 25 percent tariff on specialty goods imported from the E.U. could mean for them.

Brookline Police Issue Local Business Burglary Alert

Two Brookline restaurants were broken into and robbed last week.

New Marijuana Dispensary Planned In Brookline

Sanctuary plans to open in Coolidge Corner. It would be Brookline's second recreational marijuana shop after New England Treatment Access.

Hilton Inn On Route 9 In Brookline To Open Fall 2020

Proponents of hotels point out that the town collects a 6 percent hotel tax as well as a 1.6 percent real estate tax on hotels.

Brookline Cafe's Decision To Shut Off Wi-Fi Gets Rave Reviews

Allium Market and Cafe owner Talia Glass said the move to discontinue public wireless service in the restaurant was met with support.

Coming Soon To Old Emack & Bolio's Spot In Washington Square

After about two years sitting empty at the corner of Beacon Street and Winthrop Road a new sign has popped into the window.

New Restaurant Opens In Coolidge Corner

Parlour, a restaurant and bar, just opened where Regal Beagle once sat.

Krokidas & Bluestein Attorney Jennifer Gallop

Recognized by Chambers and Top 50 Women of Law

9 Brookline Businesses, Including NETA, Win Best Of Boston 2019

Brookline Booksmith and a popular Brookline playground a Jewish Deli in Coolidge Corner were among those businesses that got some props.

Brookline To Restaurants Eyeing Town: We Have Liquor Licenses

Last fall the State granted Brookline 12 additional liquor licenses. Now the town is hoping it will attract restaurants.

Vintage Vinyl & Hi-Fi Rocking It In Brookline's Coolidge Corner

Jonathan Sandler moved his record store to Harvard Street, looking to be a throwback small business success story.

National Company Buys MA Marijuana Retailer NETA: What It Means

The national chain bought New England Treatment Access some three months after NETA added retail sales of marijuana to its Brookline spot.

MA Cannabis Commission Greenlights Sale Of NETA, On Condition

The Cannabis Control Commission approved the sale of New England Treatment Access, but raised some concerns about the new company's record.

Brookline Stop & Shop Workers Join Strike

"Enough is enough," said Sean Killiea who works at the store and is on strike. "We just want what's fair. Nothing extra."

Boston Area's First Retail Marijuana Shop Opens Without Trouble

"Things have gone smoothly so far," said Brookline Police Chief Andrew Lipson.

Smooth Rollout: Boston Area's First Pot Shop Opens Without Hiccup

At one point early Saturday, Brookline police traffic detail officers outnumbered the people in line.

First Retail Marijuana Shop In Boston Area Opening: What To Know

The New England Treatment Access marijuana store in Brookline will become the first Greater Boston recreational pot shop this weekend.

MA Cannabis Commission Gives Final Green Light To Brookline NETA

NETA will start selling recreational marijuana at its medical marijuana facility in a week, according to officials.

Brookline's NETA One Step Closer To Selling Recreational Pot

It would be by far the closest recreational marijuana retailer to Boston.

Ascend Won't Open Marijuana Shop At Waxy's In Brookline After All

The company announced in a letter dated March 5, that it would no longer be pursing a pot shop at the old Waxy's bar on Beacon Street.

Who Are Brookline's Wealthiest?

Four billionaires (all men) worth some $11.4 billion made the Forbes 2019 list.