Author: Celine Hijazi
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The Biltmore’s Rebirth: Newton’s oldest bar gets new owners, a new look and a new name
The owners of the Blue on Highland in Needham have taken over The Biltmore Bar & Grille in Newton, and they’ve given it a new look and a new name, The Biltmore Tavern. Photo by Celine Hijazi. The Biltmore, a…
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Mayor Laredo reflects on first 100 days as mayor at public forum
Mayor Marc Laredo marked his first 100 days in office with a public event hosted by NewTV and the Newton Beacon on Thursday night. During the discussion, moderated by Newton Beacon editor-in-chief Bryan McGonigle and NewTV news director Jenn Adams,…
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Newton South High School Mock Trial Team shares the strategy behind their state win ahead of Nationals
Newton South Mock Trial Team prepares for national competition. Front: Owen Butler, left, and Emily Zisow, right. Back: Theo Younkin, left, and Sofia Telio, right. Courtesy photo A courtroom filled with mystery, jealousy and a peanut allergy found Audrey South…
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Iranian, Lebanese diaspora members in Newton react to war back home
Iranian flag flying above an archeological site in southern Iran. Public domain photo For Iranian and Lebanese residents in Newton, the war overseas feels both distant and dangerously close, unfolding through headlines, long silences and urgent phone calls from home.…
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‘A Youth Revolt’: Jason Poulos and the fight for the 4th Congressional District
Jason Poulos is running for the Democratic nomination for the Massachusetts 4th Congressional District seat currently held by Jake Auchincloss. Courtesy photo On a sunny day outside Newton City Hall, Jason Poulos lays out his vision for a new kind…
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After first state championship win since 1972, Newton North gymnasts ready for New England meet
While the rest of Newton North High School rushes home for the day, the girls’ gymnastics team is just getting started: leotards on, pink fuzzy socks flying through the air as the gymnasts hurl themselves across the gym. This weekend,…
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Snow, Well: Newton residents work at staying chill amid this brutal winter
In Newton Centre, the snow was so much that several businesses stayed closed a day or two after Monday’s blizzard. In Newton Highlands, pedestrians gingerly stepped through narrow shoveled strips of sidewalk. In Newtonville, residents complained about the slush and…