Super Dough Transforms Upper Falls Parking Lot Into Gourmet Pizzeria

Brendan O’Friel • April 30, 2023

Operating out of a trailer, Super Dough Pizza Co. only serves 50 handcrafted pizzas a day, but does so with extreme attention to detail. 

Little Luke’s Offers Homestyle Breakfast and Coffee in Newton Upper Falls

Henry Blanchette • April 30, 2023

Near Newton Upper Falls Greenway is Little Luke’s Cafe, a quaint spot serving up breakfast, lunch, coffee, and pastries.

Lynne’s Vintique Offers Range of Goods, From Vintage Items to Psychic Readings

Brendan O’Friel • April 16, 2023

Lynne’s Vintique in Newton Upper Falls offers a selection of vintage and antique finds, organic coffees, teas, honeys, and psychic readings. 

Newton Considers Retail Ban on Single-Use Plastic Bottles, Containers

Ella Song • April 2, 2023

The city of Newton is considering expanding Section 12-72 of the city’s charter to further limit single-use plastic waste in the city.

Newton Plans Accessibility and Safety Upgrades in Pettee Square Using Investments Totaling $3 Million

Jacob Ye and Victor Stefanescu • October 30, 2022

The proposed improvements will include a raised intersection and crosswalks, ADA-compliant curbs, and new concrete sidewalks.

Newton Business Chamber Leader Questions Timing of Proposed $15 Million Tax Increase

Connor Siemien • October 23, 2022

“But at a time when our employers are battling inflation, wage pressure and a looming recession, a property tax increase feels like a lot to ask of our business community,” Greg Reibman said.

Two-Day Harvest Fair Provides a Boost for Newton Centre Businesses

Victor Stefanescu • October 16, 2022

“While it may not translate today and tomorrow to increased sales, the idea is that people are just introduced to another part of Newton—and, in particular, Newton Centre—and they will come back,” Petrulakis said.

From Farms to Golf Courses, Newton Businesses are Feeling the Heat During Extreme Drought

Caitlin Clary • September 11, 2022

Whether it be at farms or golf courses, the summer drought has left Newton businesses with changes in revenue.

Coming in Hot: Dave’s Hot Chicken Impresses at Newton Grand Opening

Victor Stefanescu • April 10, 2022

“They had super moist chicken, and when I bit into it, it was like biting into a slice of heaven,” said Joseph Anderson, a Bentley University student. “And when I did it, it was like a little bit of crunch but then just a full melt of flavors in my mouth.”

Restaurants Partner with City of Newton to Expand Al Fresco Dining

Aveline Roderick • March 29, 2022

Newton Al Fresco, an outdoor dining collaboration between local restaurants and artists, is returning to the streets of Newton starting April 1 with more restaurants participating than ever before.

DoorDash Pandemic Program Awards Corner Café Newton $20,000

Caitlin Clary • February 6, 2022

DoorDash awarded Corner Café Newton $20,000 as part of the delivery service’s Main Street Strong program, created to support small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Uber and Lyft Policy to Change at Logan Airport

Colleen Martin • April 26, 2019

The proposal to ban Uber and Lyft from picking up and dropping off customers on the curb outside of the Logan Airport terminals and to add a drop-off fee at Logan was approved Thursday. The Massachusetts Transportation Authority (Massport) voted to institute the new policies beginning in October 2019.