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Inside the Hardcore Music Community With a Belmont Native

September 15, 2026
From the outside, Belmont native Alex Dow admits a hardcore punk show looks violent. But the community within the heart-hammering chords is one where he says anyone can feel at home. “It’s the purest form of music in the sense that, while…
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Mini-Forest Serves as Muse For Poetry Contest

September 10, 2026
A year ago, a group of community volunteers came together to plant more than 1,000 trees to create a 3,000-square mini-forest at Belmont High School. In recognition of the mini-forest’s one-year anniversary, the Miyawaki Forest Action Belmont (MFAB) is hosting its first…

Fenway National Anthem Courtesy of Belmont High School

September 8, 2026
The Belmont Middle High School Marching Band will kick off the Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Angels game in Boston with the national anthem Sept. 8. This will be the Marching Marauders’ first time performing at Fenway Park, said director Allison Lacasse.…
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Belmont Church Unveils ‘Earthrise’ Mural

September 6, 2026
As Apollo 8 circled the moon on Christmas Eve in 1968, astronaut Bill Anders snapped the first color photo of Earth over the lunar horizon. More than 50 years since it was taken, the photo, dubbed “Earthrise,” has remained one of the…

Belmont Enjoys Porchfest

August 19, 2026
The annual music festival was moved from September to August this year, but that didn’t seem to matter. Dozens of performers on dozens of makeshift stages took over Belmont for a few hours of fun and entertainment.…
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Author Maggie O’Brien Takes the Road Less Traveled

August 17, 2026
Over a decade ago, on a college campus nestled near the Colorado Rocky Mountains, Maggie O’Brien arrived at Professor Kathy Giuffre’s office with a bold plan. O’Brien, now an artist, business owner and author, wanted to design her own major. According to…
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Local Conductor Launches Boston Opera Company

August 9, 2026
Nathaniel Meyer’s enthusiasm for opera is not only contagious, but also inspiring. The Belmont native and current resident has deep music roots and an impressive, international resume as an award-winning conductor and teacher. Over the years, his love of and devotion to…

Teens Launch Independent Theater Troupe

August 3, 2026
For many teens, summer means hanging out with friends at the beach, working a first job, or learning to drive. One group of Belmont High School students, however, have decided to use their creativity and bring their love of theater to life.…
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