After the beloved Laemmle theater closed in 2025, Regency Theatres’ Directors Cut opened in Claremont Village on Oct. 2, bringing a mix of independent films and mainstream releases to the neighborhood. The new theater offers a different take on local moviegoing, but can it attract a broader audience without losing the spirit of its predecessor?
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A new scoop in town: Bacio di Latte enters the Claremont village
With jazz playing in the background, bright lighting and rows of colorful gelato flavors behind the counter, Bacio di Latte has brought a new dessert spot to the Claremont Village.
New grant from the city of Claremont helps local businesses prevent break-ins
In recent months, some local businesses fearing break-ins have received funding from the city for shatter-proof window films through the Storefront Vandalism Prevention Business Grant Program.
Harvard & Yale brings the ‘retail coffee experience’ to Claremont
Harvard & Yale, which opened its pop-up location on February 16th in the Claremont Village, has grand aspirations for the future. The newest addition to the Village combines the retail and coffee shop experiences.
Philz Coffee opens location in Claremont Village
On Nov. 13, Philz Coffee officially opened in Claremont Village on West Bonita Avenue, following a Soft Launch Community Opening the day before. Known for specialty drinks like Mint Mojito and seasonal offerings, the café features vibrant murals, cozy seating, and a coffee bar.
Elders & Gen-Z can be friends: Pilgrim Place brings Claremont elderly and 5C students together
During a class visit to Pilgrim Place, a nearby retirement community, Lisa Gorelik CM ’25 met Ken Frank, a 78-year-old resident, sparking an intergenerational friendship. With shared interests in culture and philosophical questions, their monthly meet-ups have deepened their understandings of the world.
Sprinkles, stripes and stars at Insomnia Cookies
On the evening of Sept. 17, Insomnia Cookies in Claremont Village hosted its first National Pajama Party Night, where pajama-clad students and families waited in line for free cookies. Reviews of the cookies were mixed, with some praising the chewy texture and rich flavor, while others were less impressed. The event showcased classic cookie flavors along with seasonal options like pumpkin spice latte and Fruity Pebbles cereal milk.
Finding love at lunch: student perspectives on dating at dining halls
Dating at the Claremont Colleges has its quirks, from “suite-cest” to constantly running into your ex. Dining hall dates and Claremont Village outings are hot topics of debate – some students say dining halls dates show a lack of effort, while others appreciate the lack of traditional dating norms. What really makes a date meaningful at the 5Cs?
Claremont Village’s Nosy Neighbors relocates to Yale Avenue
Nosy Neighbors Coffee & Donuts, a popular café in Claremont Village known for its signature orange ambiance and freshly fried donuts, has recently moved to a larger space on Yale Avenue. Previously located in a cozy, 180 square-foot location on Harvard Avenue, the move was motivated by high customer demand and the need for more indoor seating, according to owner Keith Strenger.
Roll the credits: Claremont’s Laemmle theater may close for good
To the dismay of students and Claremont locals alike, the neon sign advertising Laemmle’s Claremont 5 may not glow much longer. The theater is likely to shut its doors sometime this year after the sale of its property to Winfund Investment LLC is finalized.