NNHS’ ToBeGLAD Day celebrating LGBTQ+ identities sparked a protest and counterprotest due to its inclusion of a drag performance.
Arts, Politics, Metro
Newton Public Schools Reallocates Funding to Elementary Orchestra and Strings Programs After Advocacy From Save Newton Strings
The updated FY24 NPS budget reallocates funding to elementary strings programs following community pushback to their initial elimination.
Metro, Business, Newton
Super Dough Transforms Upper Falls Parking Lot Into Gourmet Pizzeria
Operating out of a trailer, Super Dough Pizza Co. only serves 50 handcrafted pizzas a day, but does so with extreme attention to detail.
Metro, Food, Business
Little Luke’s Offers Homestyle Breakfast and Coffee in Newton Upper Falls
Near Newton Upper Falls Greenway is Little Luke’s Cafe, a quaint spot serving up breakfast, lunch, coffee, and pastries.
Metro
Countryside Elementary School Building Committee Submits Plans for New Construction
The new site farther to the north would place the school building on higher ground to avoid mass flooding, according to the project webpage.
Metro, Politics
Newton Zoning and Planning Committee Reviews Version 2.0 of Zoning Maps
The new zoning maps are part of updated zoning laws in the city, which have not received any major zoning updates in over 30 years.
Metro, Politics
NewCAL Officials Update Community on Building Plans, Project Timeline
City officials announced revisions to several previous design plans to make parts of NewCAL more accessible at a meeting on Thursday.
Metro
Newton Affordable Housing Lottery To Accept Applications Through May 23
A new affordable housing development at 15 Riverdale Avenue is now accepting lottery applications for future tenants through May 23.
Metro
Prana Plants Is an Ideal Destination for First-Time Plant Buyers
Prana Plants specializes in houseplants, including succulents, cacti, and air plants, according to Ritcey.
Metro, Politics
Residents, Local Officials Demonstrate at Earth Day Event
Activists, students, and residents rallied for climate action during the Newton Democratic City Committee’s Earth Day event.
