The College Democrats of Boston College, a registered student organization on campus, was barred from publicly endorsing and phone banking for Kamala Harris by University administrators five days before the 2024 presidential election, according to emails obtained by The Heights.
Alicia Piedalue was elected to the open Ward 7 Newton School Committee seat in a special municipal election held on March 18.
The Heights is endorsing Andrew Cimino and Brody Whetzel for UGBC president and vice president.
After in-depth discussions with all three teams and a careful review of their platforms, The Heights believes Cimino, MCAS ’26, and Whetzel, LSEHD ’26, will effectively lead UGBC with an outsider perspective, a focus on transparency, and realistic expectations of what their administration can achieve.
Just two days later, President Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States of America. BC’s most visible alumnus was noticeably absent from the ceremonies, presumably mourning the demise of his once proud basketball program. Markey, along with several other members of the Massachusetts delegation, including U.S. Representatives Bill Keating and Ayanna Pressley, consciously decided not to attend Trump’s inauguration.
Newton attorney and political strategist Jason Paul announced his campaign for chair of the Democratic National Committee on Thursday.
Ruthanne Fuller will not seek a third term as mayor of Newton, according to an email announcement she sent Tuesday.
Half of Newton’s total population cast ballots this Election Day, according to unofficial results. Here’s how they voted.
With a left-leaning voting population, Newton’s results are often predictable. But that’s not the whole story.
The West Newton Cinema held a screening of the movie War Game Tuesday with a panel of local political experts.
Schwartz, the unopposed candidate to represent the 12th Middlesex district in Massachusetts has had a long history of political participation, both as a citizen and a representative.
