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Owner Ian Maschal left his career in fine dining to create Super Dough Pizza and make high-quality, accessible food that is not necessarily fancy. (Image Courtesy of Ian Maschal)

Super Dough Transforms Upper Falls Parking Lot Into Gourmet Pizzeria

Brendan O’Friel • April 30, 2023
Operating out of a trailer, Super Dough Pizza Co. only serves 50 handcrafted pizzas a day, but does so with extreme attention to detail. 
The café opened in March and features an assortment of breakfast items, sandwiches, and beverages, according to owner Phil Emmanuel. (Image Courtesy of Phil Emmanuel)

Little Luke’s Offers Homestyle Breakfast and Coffee in Newton Upper Falls

Henry Blanchette • April 30, 2023
Near Newton Upper Falls Greenway is Little Luke’s Cafe, a quaint spot serving up breakfast, lunch, coffee, and pastries.
Lynne Robbins opened the store after a long career in education as a way to keep busy in retirement. (Brendan O'Friel / Heights Staff)

Lynne’s Vintique Offers Range of Goods, From Vintage Items to Psychic Readings

Brendan O’Friel • April 16, 2023
Lynne’s Vintique in Newton Upper Falls offers a selection of vintage and antique finds, organic coffees, teas, honeys, and psychic readings. 
Proponents of the ordinance said that the goal of the ban is to reduce plastic waste in Newton. (Abby Hunt / Heights Senior Staff)

Newton Considers Retail Ban on Single-Use Plastic Bottles, Containers

Ella Song • April 2, 2023
The city of Newton is considering expanding Section 12-72 of the city’s charter to further limit single-use plastic waste in the city.
The proposed improvements will include a raised intersection and crosswalks, ADA-compliant curbs, and new concrete sidewalks. (Steve Mooney / Heights Editor)

Newton Plans Accessibility and Safety Upgrades in Pettee Square Using Investments Totaling $3 Million

Jacob Ye and Victor Stefanescu • October 30, 2022
The proposed improvements will include a raised intersection and crosswalks, ADA-compliant curbs, and new concrete sidewalks.
(Image by Steve Mooney / Heights Editor)

Newton Business Chamber Leader Questions Timing of Proposed $15 Million Tax Increase

Connor Siemien • October 23, 2022
“But at a time when our employers are battling inflation, wage pressure and a looming recession, a property tax increase feels like a lot to ask of our business community,” Greg Reibman said.
As a carnival ride swung children through the air on the Newton Centre Green Saturday afternoon, customers wove in and out of local businesses. (Victor Stefanescu / Heights Editor)

Two-Day Harvest Fair Provides a Boost for Newton Centre Businesses

Victor Stefanescu • October 16, 2022
“While it may not translate today and tomorrow to increased sales, the idea is that people are just introduced to another part of Newton—and, in particular, Newton Centre—and they will come back,” Petrulakis said.
Rainfall levels are roughly 9 inches less than what is expected in a normal year (Molly Bruns / Heights Editor).

From Farms to Golf Courses, Newton Businesses are Feeling the Heat During Extreme Drought

Caitlin Clary • September 11, 2022
Whether it be at farms or golf courses, the summer drought has left Newton businesses with changes in revenue.
The sliders feel gourmet. Chilled kale slaw and pickles balance out the hot kick of the chicken. (MC Claverie/Heights Editor)

Coming in Hot: Dave’s Hot Chicken Impresses at Newton Grand Opening

Victor Stefanescu • April 10, 2022
“They had super moist chicken, and when I bit into it, it was like biting into a slice of heaven,” said Joseph Anderson, a Bentley University student. “And when I did it, it was like a little bit of crunch but then just a full melt of flavors in my mouth.”
Restaurants Partner with City of Newton to Expand Al Fresco Dining

Restaurants Partner with City of Newton to Expand Al Fresco Dining

Aveline Roderick • March 29, 2022
Newton Al Fresco, an outdoor dining collaboration between local restaurants and artists, is returning to the streets of Newton starting April 1 with more restaurants participating than ever before.
DoorDash Pandemic Program Awards Corner Café Newton $20,000

DoorDash Pandemic Program Awards Corner Café Newton $20,000

Caitlin Clary • February 6, 2022
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.
Uber and Lyft Policy to Change at Logan Airport

Uber and Lyft Policy to Change at Logan Airport

Colleen Martin • April 26, 2019
The proposal to ban Uber and Lyft from picking up and dropping off customers on the curb outside of the Logan Airport terminals and to add a drop-off fee at Logan was approved Thursday. The Massachusetts Transportation Authority (Massport) voted to institute the new policies beginning in October 2019.
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