Quontay Turner, owner of The Emerald City Plant Shop on Washington Street, for her business success and community leadership.
Olde Colonial Café Closes Its Doors After 56 Years-December 26, 2025
After 56 years of serving the Norwood community, iconic family restaurant Olde Colonial Café closes its doors as owner Paul Angelo retires.
Four Years After Flash Flood, Norwood Hospital Site Sits as Unfinished Shell-September 23, 2024
Four years after a flash flood and amid Steward Health Care's bankruptcy, Norwood community leaders and lawmakers scramble to find an operator to rebuild and reopen Norwood Hospital.
Cement Truck Strikes Morse Street Bridge-September 28, 2023
A Tresca Brothers cement truck strikes the low-clearance Morse Street Bridge in Norwood, shifting the rail span five feet and resulting in a driver citation and road closure.
Winsmith Mill Transformed into Eclectic Shopping Center and Creative Hub (CBS-4)-September 22, 2022
The historic 200-year-old Winsmith Mill in Norwood is successfully transformed into a bustling shopping marketplace, artist lofts, and music venue.
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.