Quontay Turner, owner of The Emerald City Plant Shop on Washington Street, for her business success and community leadership.
School Bus Crashes Into Front of Chateau Restaurant-July 16, 2022
Emergency crews responded to The Chateau after a bus drove up the front stairs and into the entrance; police are investigating the cause.
New Parking Policy Takes Effect-July 1, 2021
We are glad to announce that there is a new parking policy that will go into effect July 1st. These parking policy changes will impact the Central Business District (CBD) … Continue reading New Parking Policy Takes Effect-July 1, 2021
A Black-Owned Plant Shop Blooms In The Pandemic’s Wake-June 9, 2021
Quontay Turner opened Emerald City Plant Shop in Norwood, becoming New England's first Black woman-owned plant store, turning a pandemic leap into a thriving botanical oasis and community space.
1000 Year Storm Hits Norwood, Massive Flooding, Hospital Evacuated-June 28, 2020
A historic "back building" thunderstorm on June 28, 2020, dropped over four inches of rain on Norwood in ninety minutes, causing catastrophic flooding that completely knocked out power at Norwood Hospital and forced an emergency evacuation.
Hurley’s Beer & Wine Relocates to Vanderbilt Avenue-July 17, 2015
After 16 years in South Norwood, Hurley is navigating increased competition by emphasizing community involvement and quality customer service.
Boston’s Baddest Burger-August 10, 2012
Kevin Tortorella’s "Boston’s Baddest Burger" is now serving fresh, locally sourced breakfast and lunch options in Norwood and Boston, marking the town's first fully licensed food truck.