Belmont resident Dr. Kwan Kew Lai shares her journey from Malaysian student to physician in Finding Independence in America. Book available for pre-order.

A parent recently asked me for guidance concerning teen overuse of a legal drug—caffeine! “When I was young, yes, we used energy drinks to get through finals. But it seems like today’s teens are ...

Free morning runs in Belmont, MA with Coogee Groups. Meet in Belmont Center, Waverley and Cushing Square. All paces welcome; sign up online.

The last time the job description for the town clerk was updated, President Barack Obama was serving his first term, the final episode of Oprah Winfrey’s 25-season run had aired, and Adele’s “Rolling ...

Weeks into the school year, parents say they have faced delayed pickups and drop-offs and even missed stops when it comes to busing for the elementary and middle schools. “You expect there to be kinks ...

Town officials are “strongly considering” hiring a part-time administrative employee to manage the growing number of public records requests across departments. “It’s very nuanced and complicated, and ...

5. What are you passionate about? Creating things, and acts of service for loved ones! 6. What words of wisdom would you like to leave for other BHS students? Don’t overload your schedule. Try to make ...

Umasrija Sarkar knows firsthand how music and art can bring people together. “Ever since I was little growing up, I’ve always ...

If you’ve ever been curious about how to lift a fingerprint, safely initiate a traffic stop or work with a K9 to nab a suspect or find a lost child, the Belmont Police will be offering a Community ...

In a time when the Republican Party in Massachusetts seems to be struggling to find its identity, U.S. Senate candidate John Deaton says he’s trying a new approach. “I’ve had three opportunities to ...

When the dust settled after the Democratic state primary for state Senator, just about half of voters ticked the box next to incumbent Sen. William Brownsberger’s name, and the other half chose ...

Three-quarters of Belmont voters used mail-in ballots in the Sept. primary, raising turnout to about 35%. Town Clerk explains the mail-in process.