by Nathan Phillips | May 13, 2014 | Newton
I don’t know what’s cooler about this — that three members of this band, Magic Man, that my son keeps talking about are Newton South graduates or that former Newton TAB intern (also a South graduate and Lion’s Roar editor-in-chief) Katie...
by Nathan Phillips | May 7, 2014 | Legendary Locals
As I try to wrap up “Legendary Locals of Newton,” someone just mentioned hockey Hall-of-Famer Leo Boivin to me. Apparently he lived in Newton for some, if not all, of his years with the Bruins. This person remembered the city flooding the tennis courts in...
by Nathan Phillips | Apr 28, 2014 | Newton
If you’ve ever wanted to check out some of Newton’s and Needham’s best restaurants but haven’t had the time or or budget to make the full commitment, here’s just the event for you: “Spring Seasonings: A Taste of Newton and...
by Nathan Phillips | Apr 5, 2014 | Newton |
I just received word that Alderman Anthony Salvucci (Sal) passed away at about 5:30 p.m. yesterday. More details will be posted here as we have them. Village 14 sends our condolences to Sal’s family and loved ones and to Sal’s colleagues on the Board of...
by Nathan Phillips | Apr 4, 2014 | Newton South, Teens |
The Globe’s Ellen Ishkanian wrote about the rap song by the Newton South duo — Brendan Duggan and Michael Garfinkle — about teenage suicide. Their video — directed and produced by Alexi Reibman (son of Village 14’s Greg Reibman) —...
by Nathan Phillips | Mar 31, 2014 | Newton |
NECN is reporting that police are investigating a possible carjacking and gunshots in Newton. Some tweets Newton Patch reports that the (attempted) carjacking was on Lincoln Road.
by Nathan Phillips | Mar 29, 2014 | Newton |
Mayor Warren and staff will be holding a community meet-up tomorrow, March 30, to discuss the “desired outcomes that we seek to achieve to help build a more sustainable livable and vibrant 21st century community.” What I think that means in English is:...
by Nathan Phillips | Mar 16, 2014 | Zervas |
According to Ellen Ishkanian’s story, “Parents question school project,” in today’s Globe West, Zervas parents want to know why their school  has to absorb the overcrowding problems that are happening across the school district. She wrote that...
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by Nathan Phillips | Mar 6, 2014 | apropos of nothing, West Newton |
I thought I was hallucinating when I saw these this morning.
by Nathan Phillips | Mar 5, 2014 | Business |
According to Emily Costello on the Newton TAB Blog, Johnny’s Luncheonette has been sold.
by Nathan Phillips | Mar 5, 2014 | Newton |
There’s an interesting story on page one of today’s Boston Globe that relates to our recent discussions about high schoolers and stress. Apparently, some kids who want to get into highly competitive colleges plan their summers around building their...
by Nathan Phillips | Feb 15, 2014 | Newton |
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