Can you name five women artists? This question is displayed by the entrance of the Women Take the Floor exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, prompting attendees to consider the lack of female recognition in the art world.
Metro, Newton
Energy Coach Advises Newton on Climate Action
To attain its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050, the City of Newton created the position of Newton energy coach. Liora Silkes will step into this role and work closely with residents, builders, and contractors to reduce carbon emissions, according to a statement from Mayor Ruthanne Fuller on Thursday.
Metro, Top Story, Newton
Boston College Files Lawsuit Against Newton to Challenge Compensation Received For Webster Woods
Boston College filed a civil lawsuit against the City of Newton on March 9 in Superior Court challenging the amount of compensation it received for the eminent domain taking of Webster Woods.
Metro, Politics, Boston, City
Kim Janey Sworn in as Boston’s First Black and Female Mayor
Former Boston City Council President Kim Janey was sworn in as the 55th mayor of Boston on Wednesday morning following the confirmation of Marty Walsh, BC ’09, as Labor Secretary on Tuesday.
Metro, Newton
Bluebikes Will Expand in Newton This Spring
The City of Newton will expand Bluebikes, opening four new bike stations with 44 more bikes, later this spring.
Metro, Top Story, Features, Boston, Coronavirus Updates
“It’s the Best it Can Be”: Boston Students Navigate College During a Pandemic
Since returning to campus in the fall, Boston College students have grown accustomed to COVID-19 testing, social distancing, and contact tracing. These new measures have created a unique BC experience, but changes to college life are all too familiar to students throughout the Boston area.
Metro, Newton
Newton Al Fresco Dining To Return on April 1
Newton Al Fresco, an initiative started in 2020 to bring outdoor dining to local restaurants, is returning on April 1. The project will allow restaurants to convert open spaces into outdoor dining areas decorated by local artists.
Metro, Food
Robot Cooks Healthy, Flavorful, Sustainable Bowls at Spyce
With locations in both Harvard Square and Downtown Crossing, Spyce offers the Boston area healthy bowls packed with flavor—and prepared by robots.
Metro, Boston, Coronavirus Updates
Mass. Residents Over 16 to Be Eligible for Vaccine Starting April 19
The general public, including all residents 16 years and older, will be eligible to receive the vaccine in Massachusetts on April 19, according to Governor Charlie Baker’s announcement on Wednesday.
Metro, Politics, Newton
John Oliver and Tarik Lucas Elected to Newton City Council
John Oliver will fill the vacant at-large seat on the Newton City Council in Ward 1 and Tarik Lucas will fill the vacant at-large seat on the council in Ward 2, based on unofficial results for the special election.
