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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Various produce sits on display at the Charlesgate Farmers Market Sept. 29. Over 550 regulars attended the market each week.

Local Farmers Market celebrates Halloween parade and urban renewal in Charlesgate Park

Eleanor Hardy, news correspondent October 24, 2024

The Charlesgate Farmers Market closed its first year Oct. 20 with a Barktober puppy Halloween costume contest and a limited market under the Bowker Overpass. The Pup Party & Parade event, sponsored by local Pawsh Dog Boutique and Lina Kriva Homes, featured a costume contest...

Glassblowing artist Lucas Land displays how light changes the appearance of his glassware. Land vaporized pure silver onto glass in order to create the iridescent appearance of the glasses.

SoWa Open Market connects local community of artists, vendors, customers

Ananya Kulkarni, photo staff October 21, 2023

Every week, local vendors come together at Boston’s SoWa Open Market to sell clothing, jewelry, art, food and more.  The market takes place every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is located at 500 Harrison Ave. and takes place outside close to businesses, artist studios,...

A sign advertising the Vegan Market stands outside the entrance. The market was started in 2018 as a way to bring the vegan community together in a more intimate manner.

Foodies, animal lovers flock to Somerville vegan market

Yaakov Aldrich, news correspondent September 27, 2023

Vegans from across New England converged on Somerville’s Center for Arts at the Armory community center Sept. 16 for the Vegan Market, forming a temporary community hub for foodies and animal lovers in the heart of Boston. Vendors at over 20 colorful stalls sold boutique clothing,...

Quontay Turner and Danita Mends pose for a picture at the Northeastern Valentine’s Day Marketplace Feb. 11. 
Turner and Mends cofounded the Emerald City Plant Shop, one of the local small businesses at the Valentine's Day Marketplace.

Northeastern Valentine’s Day Marketplace supports Mutual Aid, small businesses

Gray Timberlake, news staff February 24, 2021

Students lined up outside of the tents on Robinson Quad Feb. 11 to buy gifts at the Valentine’s Day Marketplace for loved ones while also supporting small businesses and benefiting Northeastern Mutual Aid.  The tents housed four booths selling items like handmade crocheted...