A bill that would make free disposable menstrual products available in all elementary and secondary public schools serving students grades six to 12 in Massachusetts recently passed through the Education Committee and is awaiting a vote by the House or Senate.
Racist Epithet Found Written on Sidewalk in Newton
A racist epithet written in masking tape was found on the sidewalk on Sunday night. The incident is currently under investigation by the Newton Police Department.
‘Boston’s Apollo’ at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Studies Racial Identity
Boston’s Apollo raises questions about racial and sexual identity, as well as the social statuses that came with those identities.
Newton Free Library Thrives in the Technological Age
Newton Free Library has maintained cardholders, visitors, and book circulation. Library cardholders have been borrowing more library books every year since 2013.
Johnny’s Luncheonette Owners Keep Tradition Alive
Owner Karen Masterson says owning Johnny’s has never just been a business endeavor. When she and her husband Kevin purchased Johnny’s in 2014, they knew they had a unique opportunity to foster a haven of community for the greater Boston area.
Taza Chocolate Spreads the Valentine’s Day Love with Pop-tarts
Taza threw a pre-Valentine’s Day Pop(tart) & Shop on Feb. 13 in which it offered hot chocolate made from Taza chocolate and Purbaugh’s mini Pop-Tarts.
Artist Adam O’Day Finds Inspiration in Boston
O’Day won the Portrait of a City competition, where citizens of Boston voted for their favorite artists’ works. O’Day’s art took him to TD Garden, where he painted a mural for the Boston Bruins.
‘Sweat’ Explores Capitalism’s Impact on Union Workers
Sweat confronts disillusionment, racism, and the tribulations of the working class from the moment the play begins.
Newton Temporarily Suspends Landmark Nominations
The Newton Zoning and Planning Committee decided to suspend landmark nominations to give the city more time to make revisions to the nomination process.
Valet Shot at Brigham and Women’s Hospital
A shooting occurred near Brigham and Women’s Hospital. The suspect, after injuring a valet of the hospital, was later shot dead by the police. The situation is no longer a threat to the public.