The international bakery and cafe chain Tous Les Jours opened a new location in Newton Centre in December, bringing fresh and authentic South Korean and French goods to the city.
Metro, Newton
Newton Free Library Holds Open Mic Event Amplifying Black Voices in Poetry
The Newton Free Library celebrated Black History Month by dedicating a space for Black poets to share original work and honor the artists that came before them at an open mic event.
Politics, Newton, Metro
Newton City Council Reflects on City’s Handling of the Pandemic and Looks Toward Future
The Newton City Council Programs and Services Committee met on Feb. 9 to provide an update about the future of the city’s efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Metro, Newton
LoveFEST Brings Publicity to Area Businesses for Valentines Day
Lauren Berman, founder of All Over Newton, created LoveFEST to provide publicity to small businesses around the community as Valentine’s Day approaches.
Metro, Newton
Newton to Remove Public Indoor Mask Mandate Effective Feb. 18
Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller and Newton Health and Human Services Commissioner Linda Walsh announced the removal of the indoor mask mandate for public spaces effective at the end of the day on Feb. 18, according to an email update from Fuller on Feb. 11.
Politics, Newton, Metro
Newton City Council Passes Ordinance to Allow Unlimited Outdoor Dining
The amendment went to a voiced vote and passed unanimously. Councilor Andreae Downs made a motion for reconsideration so councilors could voice last-minute thoughts about the amendment, but the motion was denied, approving the amendment.
Newton, Food, Metro
Five Valentine’s Day Dates Within the City of Newton
Located in Newton Centre, Baramor offers upscale American classic cuisine that any date would love. Baramore’s red awnings are iconic in the town center, and a modern wood-trimmed interior and mood lighting make you feel at home inside.
Metro, Newton
Library Exhibit Highlights Black Newtonians Who Fought in World War II
The Black Newtonians in World War II exhibit at the Newton Free Library highlights the courage of local Black servicemen in the global conflict.
The exhibit reminds visitors of the discrimination against Black people in both the military and society at large in the 1940s. Historic Newton, a partnership between the City of Newton and the Newton Historical Society, put on the exhibit.
Metro, Business, Newton
DoorDash Pandemic Program Awards Corner Café Newton $20,000
DoorDash awarded Corner Café Newton $20,000 as part of the delivery service’s Main Street Strong program, created to support small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Metro, Newton
Da LaPosta Pizzeria Brings the North End to Newton
Da LaPosta Pizzeria opened in November in Newton, and its liveliness and charm might be enough to rival the renowned restaurants of Boston’s North End.
