The Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association (GBCCA) hosted its annual Lunar New Year celebration on Saturday night in West Newton.
Metro, Newton
NewMo Offers Free Rides to Mark Ridership Milestone
To commemorate reaching 100,000 all-time rides, NewMo is offering Newton residents a free ride until Feb. 15.
Metro, Newton
Green Newton Co-Hosts Webinar Detailing Benefits of Electric-Powered Vehicles
The Green Energy Consumers Alliance advocated for a widespread transition to electric vehicles to limit the emission of carbon dioxide.
Politics, Newton, Metro
Barry Wanger Details Career of Newton-born Businessman at Newton Free Library Event
Wanger detailed the book at an event co-hosted by Historic Newton and the Newton Free Library on Thursday.
Newton, Politics, Top Story, Metro
Hundreds Sign Petition Opposing Boylston Street Housing Project
Development plans, proposed for construction at 528 Boylston Street, include building over 244 housing units in a seven-story building.
Metro, Newton
Newton’s Second Annual WinterFEST Fosters Connections Among Residents
Newton residents lined up at Hyde Community Center on Saturday for hot soup, live music, and appearances from costumed characters.
Newton Override Special Election, Newton, Politics, Metro
Override Vote Failure Would Cause Gap in NPS Budget, Superintendent Says
If it passes, the March 14 election would override Massachusetts’ Proposition 2 ½, which places a cap on annual increases in levy limits.
Metro, Newton
Newton Police Department Partners with Nonantum Boxing Club for After-school Youth Boxing Program
The free boxing program is held at the Nonantum Boxing Club and welcomes participants ages 10 to 17 every Wednesday.
Food, Newton, Metro
Burke’s Alewerks Offers Inventive Pints and a Cheerful Atmosphere
Originally based in Hanover, Mass., the restaurant opened in West Newton in January, with a focus on traditional and European style ales.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton Housing Partnership Members Advocate for Greater Availability of Affordable Housing Through Zoning
The City of Newton is currently undergoing the first overhaul of the city’s zoning ordinances in over 60 years, according to its website.
