This summer you can find cold comfort in a cone, on a stick, wedged between two cookies, and topped with waffle chips at Newton’s ice cream shops. 

Fireworks will light up the skies in several MetroWest and Greater Milford communities in the days surrounding the Fourth of July as the nation commemorates 250 years of independence.

New City is my pick for the No. 1 ice cream spot in Central Mass. — and was a strong contender for No. 1 overall.

We sampled ice cream across Boston. These 12 shops churn out greatness.

The company has since expanded beyond Hudson, with locations in Arlington, Chestnut Hill and Sudbury.

Last fall, it was reported that a local group of ice cream shops was expanding to a space where another ice cream shop had been, and now we have learned that it has debuted.

The new location is serving an exclusive flavor made with sweet cream ice cream, cookie dough, Oreo pieces, and brownie bites.

The United States is full of regional flavors, and each state has one ice cream flavor that, in all likelihood, is not going to be better licked anywhere else. No one can make it like they do in … well, read on to find the answer for your state.

An acclaimed ice cream brand with roots in Central Massachusetts has continued its expansion in the Boston area.

Massachusetts has the New England Main Street down to a science.

New and exciting restaurants to check out, plus good reasons to visit older spots.

Milford Beautification Day, an annual community-wide cleanup organized by Citizens for Milford, is set to take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, according to a community announcement.

Babson College’s inaugural Food Summit served up a powerful mix of food industry insights and student product pitches that brought entrepreneurs and operators from across the food ecosystem to the table.

The 13th Annual Taste of MetroWest on April 27 (5-8pm) will give attendees a chance to more than sample offerings from more than two dozen restaurants and vendors from the area at the Renaissance Framingham Hotel & Conference Center.

When I was a student at Boston College many moons ago, one of my favorite places to visit near the campus for a study break was White Mountain Creamery.

Where to: new city micro­cre­am­ery in Arling­ton cen­ter.
Why: for a taste of sum­mer in fri­gid tem­per­at­ures, from an expand­ing local ice cream empire.

The Hudson Downtown Business Improvement District is holding its inaugural Downtown Hudson Restaurant Week Feb. 1-7. Over a dozen restaurants are participating in the new tradition, offering a variety of specials and deals

Downtown Hudson Restaurant Week returns February 1–7, 2026, inviting residents and visitors to celebrate the incredible flavors, creativity, and locally owned restaurants that make our downtown dining scene so special.

Retailer’s new location features more than 1,000 products from 230+ suppliers from New England

Massachusetts often brings to mind the busy streets of Boston, the witch trials of Salem, or the sandy stretches of Cape Cod during peak season. However, the spirit of the Bay State also lives in quieter corners.