For nine years, the Brookline Asian American Family Network essay contest asked “What does it mean to be Asian American?” This year, co-chairs Susan Park and Giles Li asked a new question of the young writers. They wanted to know the gifts — or “superpowers” — students learn as Asian Americans. Brookline high schoolers read… Continue reading AAPI students share their ‘superpowers’ in tenth annual essay contest
Author: Jillian Brosofsky
A 12-year-old Brookline baker serves up sweet treats and raises thousands for charity
When Emerson Harvey turned 11 earlier this year, she knew exactly what dessert she wanted to serve her 15 guests: Cupcakes and a chocolate cake with chocolate frosting and colorful decorations. And that’s exactly what she got. The baker behind the creation was 12-year old Tasneem Abdel-Dayem, the owner and creative talent behind Sweet Street… Continue reading A 12-year-old Brookline baker serves up sweet treats and raises thousands for charity
A Brookline doctor tries to update podiatry for the 21st century
Dr. Zac Cartun, a newly minted graduate of UMass Chan Medical School, had just arrived at the Paris business school INSEAD in 2023 when he saw a note asking if anyone wanted to collaborate on a custom orthotics business together. During medical school, Cartun felt that he had “blinders on,” that he just needed to… Continue reading A Brookline doctor tries to update podiatry for the 21st century
By grocery shopping for seniors, Brookline teens bridge a generational gap
Approaching the deli counter at Stop & Shop on Harvard Street, Alaina Bodine, 16, asks for the “usual.” The quarter-pounds of turkey and cheese are not for herself or her family. They’re for Miriam Bronstein, 66, a Brookline senior for whom she grocery shops every week. Along with classmates Meeka Dagieli and Priscila Hill, also… Continue reading By grocery shopping for seniors, Brookline teens bridge a generational gap