Arts
‘Boston’s Apollo’ at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Studies Racial Identity
Boston’s Apollo raises questions about racial and sexual identity, as well as the social statuses that came with those identities. […]
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Newton Free Library Thrives in the Technological Age
Library cardholders have been borrowing more library books every year. An increase in programming, technology, and classes has helped the library attract visitors. […]
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Johnny’s Luncheonette Owners Keep Tradition Alive
Owner Karen Masterson says owning Johnny’s has never just been a business endeavor. When she and her husband Kevin purchased Johnny’s in 2014, they knew they had a unique opportunity to foster a haven of community for the greater Boston area. […]
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Newton Temporarily Suspends Landmark Nominations
The Newton Zoning and Planning Committee decided to suspend landmark nominations to give the city more time to make revisions to the nomination process. […]
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Valet Shot at Brigham and Women’s Hospital
A shooting occurred near Brigham and Women’s Hospital. The suspect, after injuring a valet of the hospital, was later shot dead by the police. The situation is no longer a threat to the public. […]
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Newton Postpones Decision on Ascend Dispensary
The Newton Land Use Committee postponed its decision on a petition to open a dispensary. Ascend requested for a special permit to allow the sale of marijuana. […]
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‘We All Fall Down’ Celebrates Tradition
We All Fall Down comically illustrates the importance of family connection and tradition. The play takes the audience into the home of the Stein family. […]
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City of Newton Now Charging for Paper Bags
The Newton City Council has now issued a new ordinance enacting a 10-cent charge on all single-use paper bags. The charge is part of efforts to reduce waste and move toward more environmentally-conscious shopping. […]
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Mayor Fuller Delivers Third State of the City Address
Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller discussed the progress the city has made and the obstacles that it faces in her third State of the City address. Fuller focused on three major challenges. […]
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Snowport Brings Winter Spirit to Boston
Snowport offers ice skating, hot chocolate and warm comfort food trucks, tables of boards games to play with friends, and curling courts from now until the end of February. […]
