Openings, closings & business in Lexington

Women's Business League to Launch Lexington/Arlington Chapter

Sep 1 · Women's Business League →

Orum Therapeutics cleared by FDA to start leukemia drug trial

Lexington-based Orum Therapeutics announced FDA clearance of its Investigational New Drug application for ORM-1153, enabling a clinical trial to begin by the end of 2026.

Aug 25 · BioSpace →

MIT Lincoln Lab sensors boost U.S.-Japan space surveillance

MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington built two U.S. surveillance payloads launched aboard Japanese satellites, feeding orbital data to the U.S. Space Surveillance Network over the Indo-Pacific.

Aug 22 · Patch →

Profile: Lexington's Tracy Chang builds impact beyond her Cambridge restaurant

An Aug. 20 profile highlights how chef Tracy Chang has grown her Cambridge restaurant, PAGU, into a Michelin-recognized success while supporting refugee chefs and local food security programs.

Aug 22 · The Lexington Observer →

The Music Emporium marks 30-plus years in Lexington

A profile published August 13, 2026 details how The Music Emporium has combined its Lexington store with a national online presence over more than 30 years.

Aug 16 · The Lexington Observer →

Longtime Lexington Dunkin' to reopen as dual-brand with Jimmy John's

The Dunkin' at 323 Marrett Road reopens Tuesday, August 18, 2026 under new ownership, co-branded with Jimmy John's.

Aug 15 · Lexington Patch →

Lexington home sales highlighted by $3.45M Slocum Road transfer

Deeds recorded the week of August 7 show 27 Slocum Road sold for $3.45 million on July 23, and 14 Albemarle Avenue sold for $2.3 million on July 20.

Aug 10 · The Lexington Observer →

Commune All Day Cafe to open in Lexington Center

Sam and Kinnari Patel, owners of Billerica's Turnpike Market, plan to open Commune All Day Cafe at 7 Depot Square, the former Lexington Liquors space, this winter.

Aug 9 · What Now Boston →

Abbott's Frozen Custard closes Lexington Center location

Abbott's Frozen Custard permanently closed its Lexington Center storefront on Friday after six years, citing construction disruptions and financial strain.

Aug 9 · The Lexington Observer →

Town Meeting Bistro chef named top new suburban chef

Executive Chef Cory Williams of Town Meeting Bistro at the Inn at Hastings Park was named top new suburban chef in Modern Luxury's 2026 'Best of the City' list.

Aug 7 · Modern Luxury →

Rapid Micro Biosystems to host Q2 2026 earnings call

Lexington-based Rapid Micro Biosystems released its Q2 2026 results and hosted a live webcast Friday, Aug. 7, at 8:30 a.m. ET.

Aug 7 · Rapid Micro Biosystems, Inc. →

Global Leadership Summit begins at Grace Chapel today

Grace Chapel hosts the Global Leadership Summit 2026 today at 9:30 a.m. across its Lexington, Watertown, and Wilmington campuses.

Aug 6 · Grace Chapel →

Charles River Food Co-op Surpasses 1,000 Members, Wins National Award

The food co-op serving Lexington and surrounding towns announced Wednesday it has topped 1,000 member-owners and received a national startup development award.

Aug 5 · Fig City News →