
Put the giving in Thanksgiving
The countdown has begun. In two weeks, Thanksgiving hosts will be…

Keeping it local this Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving just a few short weeks away, it’s time to start planning what to buy, where to buy…

What’s on in November
Well, it’s time to bid farewell to peak foliage and welcome a busy pre-Holiday season…

A guide to coffee and tea shops in Beacon, NY
Whether you’re a local or a visitor, you’ve probably been struck by…

“Vices & Virtues” comes to the Howland Cultural Center
When I sat down with Matt Eddy, a local author and raconteur…

October in Beacon, NY
Halloween, pumpkins, and marshmallow martinis! We have it all going on in Beacon, NY…

Global eats in Beacon (Part 2)
Since there are so many incredible international food choices in Beacon, NY, we created a two-part story…

Global eats in Beacon, NY (Part 1)
Beacon’s nearly mile-long Main Street—comprised of hundreds of beautiful, picturesque…

7 Fall activities you won’t want to miss
Is there a more spectacular season than Fall in Beacon, NY? There’s a chill in the morning air…

Gift shopping in Beacon, NY
The first thought that comes to mind while walking Beacon’s Main Street is that this is no ordinary…

Looking for the perfect pizza?
Who doesn’t like pizza? The simple and obvious answer is almost no one. In addition to most folks instinctively…

Shining a light on shopping, eating,and culture
Welcome to The Beacon Beacon, a hyperlocal platform dedicated to shining a light on…

11 Hearty Sandwich Spots in Beacon, NY
Ever since John Montagu (AKA “the 4th Earl of Sandwich”) invented the sandwich…

Spend a Day in Beacon, NY
Just 60 miles north of New York City, Beacon, NY is an artistic and cultural gem…

Experience the great outdoors in Beacon, NY
Although most people consider Beacon a small town, it’s technically a city…