“It’s not okay that just because I am a tall Black man walking one block from my house, that I’m pulled over and say that I fit a profile of a murder suspect just because he was tall,” Duncan said in the video.
Metro, Newton, Coronavirus Updates, City
Boston Marathon Canceled, Replaced With Virtual Event
The 124th Boston Marathon, originally set to take place on April 20 and rescheduled for September, has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Metro, Boston, Newton, Coronavirus Updates, City
Newton Senior Sells Handsewn Masks to Benefit the Greater Boston Food Bank
Newton senior Izzy Klein launched Masks by Izzy to provide hand sewn masks for protection against the coronavirus, while donating half of the proceeds to the Greater Boston Food Bank.
Metro, Newton, City
Suspended Newton Judge’s Attorney Accuses District Attorney Andrew Lelling of Political Bias
The attorney for a suspended Newton District Court judge charged with helping a man escape from ICE has issued a letter accusing District Attorney Andrew Lelling of political bias and the state government of improper leaks to the press.
Metro, Newton, Coronavirus Updates, City
Intruders Display ‘Hate-Filled Images and Speech’ in Virtual AP Chinese Class at Newton South High School
A group of intruders infiltrated a Newton South High School Advanced Placement Chinese class conducted on Zoom on Wednesday and spreaded “hate-filled images and speech,” according to a statement from Newton South Principal Joel Stembridge.
Metro, Boston, Newton, Coronavirus Updates, City
Feed the Fight Boston Supports Both Medical Personnel and Local Businesses
Feed the Fight Boston is donating meals to those on the front lines in hospitals. It was started by four women from Newton in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Metro, Newton, Coronavirus Updates, City
Historic Newton Documents Newtonites’ COVID-19 Experience with Newton Connects
Historic Newton is working to ease anxiety and bring Newtonites together with a new project called Newton Connects. It will be sharing submitted photos and written entries about residents’ thoughts and emotions surrounding COVID-19.
Metro, Newton, Coronavirus Updates
City of Newton Resident Tests Positive for Coronavirus
The City of Newton has formed an Emergency Management Committee to respond to the threat of coronavirus and has a page on its website to update residents about the virus.
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Building at 978 Watertown St. to Receive Local Landmark Status
The Newton Historical Commission unanimously voted on Thursday for the building at 978 Watertown St. to receive local landmark status.
Metro, Newton
Racist Epithet Found Written on Sidewalk in Newton
A racist epithet written in masking tape was found on the sidewalk on Sunday night. The incident is currently under investigation by the Newton Police Department.
