More pedestrians died during the pandemic despite fewer cars driving on American roads, according to author and consultant Angie Schmitt.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Zhang: Demolishing 345 Walnut St. is Both Necessary and Necessarily Unpleasant
Senior centers serve seniors, but the existing one does not fulfill that purpose.
Metro, Newton
Newton Police Department Fields Complaints Meant for Police in Newton, Iowa
The Newton Police Department (NPD) has been inundated with misplaced calls and complaints in the past week. But the calls aren’t meant for Newton, Mass.
Metro, Newton
Newton Police Chief Holds Quarterly Discussion with Public Safety & Transportation Committee
The Newton Police Department (NPD) has recorded over 50 bias-related incidents since the start of 2022.
Metro, Business, Newton
From Farms to Golf Courses, Newton Businesses are Feeling the Heat During Extreme Drought
Whether it be at farms or golf courses, the summer drought has left Newton businesses with changes in revenue.
Newton, Featured Story, Politics, Metro
Newton Starbucks Joins Unionization Effort, Reflecting National Pattern
A Starbucks in Waban became the second location within a mile of Newton city limits to unionize within the last year.
Metro, Newton
Newton Police Chief Says Fentanyl Contamination and Introduction of New Drugs May Complicate Opioid Crisis
From January to August, Newton saw 20 incidents of overdose and four fatalities, which was lower than in 2019, but equivalent to the totals for the full year of 2021.
Newton, Food, Metro
At Newton Centre’s Salt Patisserie, Thiago Silva Elevates Classic Desserts through Bold Flavors
Salt Patisserie stands out among the plethora of shops in Newton Centre, combining classic French and Italian techniques with Brazilian flavors.
Metro, Newton, Politics
Newton Sees Highest Statewide Primary Turnout in Over a Decade
Newton residents cast the most statewide primary votes since 2006, according to the City of Newton’s website.
Top Story, Politics, Newton, Metro
Newton Residents Call for Progress as Reconstruction of Historic House Further Delayed
“I mean, there’s no doubt that there used to be an old house there that could have been beautifully restored,” Anne Greer said. “And now there is a soaking wet pile of rotting wood.”
