The Heights compiled a list of nine heart-warming events that will power you through the freezing cold of the months ahead.
Metro, Newton
MIT Professor Presents Vision of Sustainable Energy Future at Newton Free Library Partnership Event
Dennis Whyte said that fusion energy can become a sustainable energy source for the future in a talk last Tuesday.
Metro, Newton
Zhang: An International Student’s Newton Pandemic Story
Looking back now, much of that three-year saga felt surreal—I do believe that every Newtonian has their own COVID-19 pandemic story to tell.
Metro, Newton
Advocates Talk Newton, Massachusetts Natural Gas Infrastructure at Library Event
Newton is no exception to statewide reliance on old gas distribution systems, according to one of the talk’s participants.
Metro, Newton
Residents Celebrate Community and Tradition at Ninth Annual Newton Turkey Trot
The organizer of this year’s Turkey Trot dedicated the race to Tim O’Brien, a founder of the race who died from a heart attack last year.
Metro, Newton
Historic Newton and Natick Historical Society Collaborate on Local Indigenous History Exhibit
The exhibit narrates the story of Indigenous people in Nonantum, many of whom were converted to Christianity.
Metro, Newton
Newton Business up for $1 Million Prize Jolts Online Learning Back to Life
The business is a semifinalist for a $1 million prize that awards innovation in education, selected out of thousands of applicants.
Newton, Metro, Politics
UPDATE: Newton Follows Mass. Trend as Voters Elect Historic Democratic Candidates
Despite a lack of competition on the ballot, voters had concerns about political and social issues that affect Newton and the nation.
Metro, Newton
Parents Question Impact of Proposed Tax Increase on Schools at Thursday Town Hall
Newton voters will have the opportunity to vote for the proposed increase at a special election tentatively set for March 14.
Metro, Newton
‘Smashing Success’: Newton Residents Fling Pumpkins at Annual Composting Event
A large catapult was a fan-favorite way to launch the pumpkins, but residents also flung the gourds at a target or a tarp on the grounds.
