Cafenation Reopens and Starts a New Chapter

In the uncertainty around the 2020 pandemic, our eyes pointed to some of our favorite long-lasting businesses in Brighton. Before any business aid or workers relief came to the surface, […]

Brighton’s Small Businesses Take Care of Healthcare Workers

We have seen businesses step up through changing their business models, hold drives for foods and basic goods for Brighton households, or simply provide a charitable hand and give a […]

Daniel’s Bakery Helps Brighton Get Through This Together

Almost two years ago, before our community had even heard of COVID-19 or the coronavirus, I was in Daniel’s Bakery picking up some pastries to bring to a meeting at […]

Small Businesses Survive with Ingenuity

Merriam Webster’s 2020 Word of the Year was “pandemic,” which for most is no surprise. What is curious is where “resilient” falls on that list. Families, schools, healthcare workers, universities, […]

Charlesview and Boston College Ensure Workers Get Relief

“It has been a trying year…”, or, “These are unprecedented times…” are statements that have been said repeatedly in the last 9 months. The COVID-19 pandemic completely uprooted how any […]

Brighton Lodge of Elks Partner Across the Community

When we initially began brainstorming for this year’s Season of Giving, The Elk’s Lodge of Brighton was highlighted for their work putting together the Non-Perishable Food Donation bins through the […]

Ghost and the Machine Helps Brighton Take Care of Each Other

When businesses closed in March due to the pandemic, Ghost in the Machine owner Erik Rieth wasn’t sure how long the shutdown would last. And he didn’t know if the […]

Blue Circle Yoga Keeps Brighton Connected

To celebrate the 2020 Season of Giving, I sought out to recognize Brighton businesses that showcased resiliency and community throughout the year. BlueCircle Yoga came to me quickly in my […]

Liz Breadon with FriendshipWorks and Women’s Table Give to Presentation Rehab

Heading into the Holiday season we can reflect on 2020 being one of the most trying years in our history. As a skilled nursing facility who serves our Community’s senior […]

It’s obvious why Twelve Hours is Brighton’s 2020 Business of the Year

Dining out or ordering take-out had become an oversight or a simple afterthought in how someone could support our local businesses, and in Brighton thereare just an amazing array of […]