Bryce and Kathryn Denney have not let COVID-19 prevent them from safely singing with others. Their solution was a driveway choir, which allowed singers to perform together in real time from the safety of their cars.
Metro, Top Story, Newton
Man with Knife Fatally Shot by Police in Newton
Newton police officers fatally shot a 28-year-old male who was carrying a knife at a store in Newton Highlands on Tuesday, after receiving a report of an armed robbery and subsequently being unable to de-escalate the situation, alongside Massachusetts State Police troopers.
Newton, Metro
“Stuff A Cruiser” Drive Proves Generosity of Newton
More than a hundred cars lined up in front of Newton City Hall on Tuesday night to donate their gifts for the Newton Police Department’s annual holiday gift drive, “Stuff A Cruiser,” according to Sholkin.
Metro, Newton, Coronavirus Updates
Drive-In COVID-19 Testing Site Opens in Newton
A new drive-in COVID-19 testing site opened in Newton on Monday in the Riverside MBTA station parking lot on Grove Street.
Metro, Newton, Politics
Harvard Student By Day, Councilor By Night: Ranalli Announces Her Campaign for Newton City Council
“I’m running because I love this city. And I am committed to this city, and I am dedicated here,” Ranalli said.
Metro, Newton, The T
Mayor Fuller Opposes Proposed MBTA Service Cuts
As a part of its “Forging Ahead” initiative, the MBTA Advisory Board held a public meeting on Nov. 17 to discuss potential service cuts to the Inner Core service area.
Newton, Metro, The T, Boston
Newton City Council Responds to Proposed MBTA Service Cuts
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) proposed a number of service cuts to account for the $580 million budget shortfall it is experiencing due to decreased ridership during the pandemic.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Candidates Announce Intent to Run in City Council Special Election
Bryan Barash and Tarik Lucas are poised to run for the seat left vacant by Jake Auchincloss’s election to Congress.
Metro, Top Story, Politics, Newton
Unofficial Newton Election Results Show Biden Leading the City By a Wide Margin
The unofficial results from the City of Newton indicate that former Vice President Joe Biden and his running mate Senator Kamala Harris are projected to win among Newton voters by a wide margin.
Metro, Newton
Early In-Person Voting Held at Newton Free Library
During the two week period of early in-person voting 9,954 Newton residents cast their ballots. Voting was held from Oct. 17 through Oct. 30 at the Newton Free Library in Drunker Auditorium, which was a change from the traditional location of Newton City Hall.
