metro Archives - The Heights

Rachael Cobb Highlights Declining Faith in U.S. Democratic Institutions at Newton Free Library Event

Henry Blanchette • October 11, 2022

Cobb said that the more positive the voting process is for the voter, the more likely they are to have faith in the results.

Che! Empanada Fills Newtonville Storefront with Argentinian Classics

Victor Stefanescu • September 25, 2022

The new Che! Empanada in Newtonville is an authentic, delectable Argentinian spot perfect for a lunch break right off the Mass. Turnpike.

Green Line Branch Serving Newton to Suspend Service Periodically Throughout Next Six Weeks

Connor Siemien • September 25, 2022

The MBTA announced that the Newton-based D Branch of the Green Line will close for 27 days over the next six weeks for safety repairs.

A Year After Newton Imposed Harsh Restrictions on Gun Stores, Gun Control Advocates Want More

Annie Li • September 25, 2022

Potential firearms businesses need a special permit and a vote of approval from the Newton City Council to open in the city.

Newton Senior Center Programs to Move to Temporary Facilities Starting in November

Ashley Emanuel • September 22, 2022

The department will host many of the same programs in the temporary campus as it would have held in the senior center building.

At Newton Centre’s Salt Patisserie, Thiago Silva Elevates Classic Desserts through Bold Flavors

MC Claverie • September 11, 2022

Salt Patisserie stands out among the plethora of shops in Newton Centre, combining classic French and Italian techniques with Brazilian flavors.

Newton Sees Highest Statewide Primary Turnout in Over a Decade

Connor Siemien • September 11, 2022

Newton residents cast the most statewide primary votes since 2006, according to the City of Newton’s website.

Double Zero, Wine and Pizza Joint, Arrives In Boston’s Plant-Based Scene

Anthony Yang • December 5, 2021

Double Zero, a New York-based vegan pizzeria and wine bar that opened on July 9, brings innovative doughs and Italian-inspired recipes to Newbury Street.

City of Newton Issues Ban on Nips to Tackle Pollution

Connor Siemien • December 5, 2021

The Newton Licensing Commission banned liquor stores and other retail businesses from selling “nips,” alcoholic beverages less than or equal to 100 milliliters, after June 30, 2022, Mayor Ruthanne...

Newton Home Prices Boom Amid the Pandemic

Victor Stefanescu • December 5, 2021

The median sales price of single-family homes has nearly doubled in Newton in the last 10 years, according to a report that the city’s Assessors’ Office released on Nov. 15. The median sales price...

Coco Ramen Brings Flavor-Packed Bowls To Newton

Victor Stefanescu • December 5, 2021

Coco Ramen, a Newton Centre restaurant that opened in September, brings Japanese cuisine and a homely atmosphere to a neighborhood with few competitors. For Mukesh Gupta, a customer at the restaurant on a rainy November night, the food let his family explore a new cuisine, he said.