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Murphy Champions Peace and Connection at BC’s Irish Institute

Paige Folli February 24, 2025
“There are many issues that affect both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland,” Murphy said. “And perhaps Boston College can position itself to assist Irish policymakers, Irish politicians, and various Irish communities within Ireland to think through some of these challenges and problems.”
The seal the councilors voted on Tuesday incorporated a design of Newton City Hall from across the ponds in front of it. (Photo Courtesy of Sebastian Elliot Ebarb)

Newton City Council Approves New City Seal In Contested Vote

Riley Del Sesto February 23, 2025
On Tuesday evening, the Newton City Council approved a new city seal following four years of discussion and planning.
Paradise Unraveling: White Lotus Season 3 Sets a Meditative Fuse

Paradise Unraveling: White Lotus Season 3 Sets a Meditative Fuse

Mary Kozeny February 21, 2025
The acclaimed HBO series The White Lotus returns for its third season, trading sun-drenched Sicily for the serenity of Thailand's Koh Samui.
The Options Through Education Program was renamed last year for two Boston College alumni, Keith Francis (left) and Floyd McCrory (right). / (Photo Courtesy of Karly Francis-Forrester and Katina McCrory Hunter)

Renamed McCrory-Francis Scholars Program Honors Lives and Legacies of Two Black Alumni

Elizabeth Maher February 17, 2025
“Them renaming it in honor of him and Mr. Floyd is just unbelievable, and I'm glad that he was able to really allow students to experience it, and students are still able to experience it,” Francis-Forrester said.
Britain’s Beloved Bear returns in ‘Paddington in Peru’

Britain’s Beloved Bear returns in ‘Paddington in Peru’

Alexandrine Bourlot February 16, 2025
With its charming humor, heartfelt storytelling, and stunning visuals, Paddington in Peru continues to uphold the bear’s legacy as one of British cinema’s most endearing characters.
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Across the Pond: Childhood Dreams and Double-Decker Buses

Makayla Hickey February 3, 2025
London has been a dream of mine since childhood. It was a place I saw in storybooks and movies, dotted with grand palaces and cherry red double-decker buses. Hollywood’s version convinced me that it was the pinnacle of perfection, at least in the eyes of my younger self. Standing in Maloney Hall on that dull February day, I was overcome with excitement, knowing I would finally get to live out the life 11-year-old Makayla had always dreamed of.
Calvin Chin’s Martial Arts Academy of Newton Highlands performed a lion dance. (Sofia Levorchick / For The Heights)

Newton Residents Celebrate Lunar New Year at Sunrise Senior Living

Sofia Levorchick January 31, 2025
In celebration of Lunar New Year, residents of Sunrise Senior Living gathered on Wednesday to enjoy festivities and a cultural showcase. 
2024 Year in Review

2024 Year in Review

December 31, 2024

(Photo Courtesy of Colleen Shogan)

Preserving America’s History: Colleen Shogan Drives Digital Transformation at the National Archives

Kate Cugno December 8, 2024
“When you have women leading these institutions, it gives them the hope that someday, if they stay on this path, if they want to continue to work in libraries, museums, archives, that they too could run one of these large agencies or institutions,” Shogan said.
(Photo Courtesy of Diane Levine)

Turning Back to Help: Felibert Seeks to Aid Immigrants Through Law

Elizabeth Maher November 20, 2024
“I decided I want to help people,” Felibert said. “I want to make a difference. It sounds cheesy, but make a difference, not really in the world, but in somebody’s life.
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Fairytales With a Twist: Calonita Gives Disney’s Secondary Characters Their Own Stories

Savannah Lockwood November 17, 2024
“[In Cinderella], I always liked the Wicked Stepmother the best,” Calonita said. “And I remember my mom said, ‘Well this is Cinderella’s story. If you want to tell the Wicked Stepmother’s, you have to do that yourself.’”
Unofficial reports say just 45,146 people in Newton voted this year, though 62,033 people were registered. (Nicole Murphy / For The Heights)

Harris, Sangiolo, Warren Win in Newton

Genevieve Morrison November 6, 2024
Half of Newton’s total population cast ballots this Election Day, according to unofficial results. Here's how they voted.
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