Newton City Councilor Alicia Bowman is criticizing a video of the Boston College football team celebrating after its win on Saturday.
Newton Officials Reflect on Life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Citizens of Newton reflected upon the life of the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Friday afternoon in an event organized by The League of Women Voters Newton.
Newton Students Return to School
The first day of school on Sept. 16 looked different from years past in Newton Public Schools. The reopening of the district involved a combination of in-person classes and remote learning, depending on students’ age groups.
Newton Community Cameras Documents the Early Days of the Pandemic
“I think people might not realize that a historic time is made up of everyday moments when people are trying to make the best of things,” Silverstein said.
Restaurants in Newton Find New Ways to Safely Expand Outdoor Dining
“We’re just a very vibrant, artistic, and cultural community,” Gannon said. “It was pretty easy for me to tap into this and get people to come forward to help, and I’ll tell you they came running. It was really great to see how everyone was willing to support our community.”
Newton Mayor Concerned About COVID-19 Transmission at BC
Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller has requested that BC increase its testing and said she does not support the University leasing additional space in Newton for isolation or quarantine facilities.
Newton Judge to Face Trial for Obstruction
A federal judge denied suspended Newton Judge Shelley Joseph and retired court officer Wesley MacGregor’s request to dismiss their charges of conspiracy and obstruction of justice.
Former Northeastern Athletic Director Addresses Injustice, Says Guns Were Drawn on Him by Newton Police
“It’s not okay that just because I am a tall Black man walking one block from my house, that I’m pulled over and say that I fit a profile of a murder suspect just because he was tall,” Duncan said in the video.
Boston Marathon Canceled, Replaced With Virtual Event
The 124th Boston Marathon, originally set to take place on April 20 and rescheduled for September, has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Newton Senior Sells Handsewn Masks to Benefit the Greater Boston Food Bank
Newton senior Izzy Klein launched Masks by Izzy to provide hand sewn masks for protection against the coronavirus, while donating half of the proceeds to the Greater Boston Food Bank.