Newton Manhole Explosion Cuts Power To Thousands Of Residents Newton Manhole Explosion Cuts Power To Thousands Of Residents
Newton Manhole Explosion Cuts Power To Thousands Of Residents Thousands of people abruptly lost power after a manhole explosion in one Boston suburb this week, authorities said. The incident happened in the area of Walnut and Lakewood Street in Newton around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, according to Newton Police on Twitter. Alert: There are wide spread power outages due to a manhole explosion. The incident occurred around 3:30 in the area of Walnut & Lakewood Streets in the Newton Highlands, will provide an update shortly. — Newton MA Police Dept. (@newtonpolice) April 6, 2023 According to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency's m…
Pandemic Woes Cause Vegan Eatery In Newton To Close After Decade Of Service Pandemic Woes Cause Vegan Eatery In Newton To Close After Decade Of Service
Pandemic Woes Cause Vegan Eatery In Newton To Close After Decade Of Service A popular eatery in Newton that specializes in "delectable varieties of vegetarian and vegan choices and plenty of Gluten Free options" is shutting down after a decade in business. Walnut Grille, located at 1203 Walnut Street in Newton Highlands, will be closing its doors on Saturday, April 1, the restaurant said in a Facebook post.  The eatery said they "never really recovered financially from the pandemic" and thus made the decision to close. However, Walnut's end marks a new beginning for the plant-based brand.  "We will be rebranding to our new concept Shiva’s Kitchen," the restaurant …
Iconic Blues Musician Bringing Kick-Ass Shows To Massachusetts This Spring Iconic Blues Musician Bringing Kick-Ass Shows To Massachusetts This Spring
Iconic Blues Musician Bringing Kick-Ass Shows To Massachusetts This Spring A New England Music Hall of Fame inductee is bringing his signature sound to several shows in Massachusetts later this year, and you better have the stamina to keep up with the 73-year-old James Montgomery has been performing and making blues music for several decades, and the New England musician is showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon.  "People should know that they're going to see an energetic show played by some of the best musicians on the planet," the Detroit, MI, native said in an interview with Daily Voice. "Everybody I have with my band has played with some of the biggest…
You're Making More Money But It Doesn't Feel Like It, Especially In Boston Metro Area You're Making More Money But It Doesn't Feel Like It, Especially In Boston Metro Area
You're Making More Money But It Doesn't Feel Like It, Especially In Boston Metro Area All Americans are feeling the effects of rising inflation rates, but people living in Boston, Cambridge, and Newton have the hardest time stretching a dollar, a new study by SmartAsset found.  The Boston metropolitan area requires the third-highest paycheck out of the 25 metropolitan cities including in the SmartAsset study, requiring an after-tax salary of $78,752 for a single person to live comfortably. This figure is considerably higher than the average after-tax salary needed to live comfortably in metro areas, which is calculated at $67,060.  A $100,000 salary is worth $84,498 in O…
Liquor Stolen From Newton Pizzeria Plagued By Back-To-Back Break-Ins: Police Liquor Stolen From Newton Pizzeria Plagued By Back-To-Back Break-Ins: Police
Liquor Stolen From Newton Pizzeria Plagued By Back-To-Back Break-Ins: Police Police in Newton are investigating after several items were stolen from a local pizzeria during two break-ins earlier this month.  The incidents happened at Stone L'Oven Pizza, located at 1649 Beacon Street in Newton, overnight on Friday, March 10 and again on Sunday, March 16, Newton Police report.  NPD is currently investigating two past B&E's of Stone L'Oven Pizza located at 1649 Beacon St. The first occurred on... Posted by Newton MA Police Department on Sunday, March 19, 2023 The suspects broke into the business by smashing a window on the front door and stole multiple bottl…
'Cheated': Recovery Centers Across Mass Close, Operators Charged With Millions In Fraud: Feds 'Cheated': Recovery Centers Across Mass Close, Operators Charged With Millions In Fraud: Feds
'Cheated': Recovery Centers Across Mass Close, Operators Charged With Millions In Fraud: Feds Instead of fostering recovery, the operator of a chain of addiction treatment centers used his position to launder money, steal millions of dollars, and write prescriptions under doctors' names without permission, said the US attorney's office.  Michael Brier, of Newton, used his position as operator of Recovery Connections Centers of America to rake in millions of dollars from Medicare, Medicaid, and other such organizations by falsifying healthcare claims, back-dating documents, and writing prescriptions using the names of doctors without their permission, according to Unite…
Newton Man Injures 2 Cops, Held Without Bail Despite Reports Of Excessive Force By Police Newton Man Injures 2 Cops, Held Without Bail Despite Reports Of Excessive Force By Police
Newton Man Injures 2 Cops, Held Without Bail Despite Reports Of Excessive Force By Police A pair of cops who were responding to a report of domestic violence were punched in the head and sent to the hospital by a man who attempted to take the officers' guns from them, officials say.  Newton police responded to a report of domestic violence and were met with an "out of control" suspect on Saturday, March 4 around 9:55 p.m., the Newton Police Department said.  The domestic violence suspect dashed away from police and into an apartment when they tried to arrest him, police said. Police found the suspect but he attacked him, trying to unholster the officers' guns and punching a pai…
Boston Cold Case From 70's Reopened, Police Ask For Public's Help Boston Cold Case From 70's Reopened, Police Ask For Public's Help
Boston Cold Case From 70's Reopened, Police Ask For Public's Help An almost 50-year-old murder case is being reviewed by modern-day detectives who hope someone will step up with information that could finally identify the circumstances of the homicide, officials say.  A body found on August 23, 1975 in the Madison Park area was determined to be 61-year-old Ruth Bayla Pearson, of Newton, according to the Boston Police Department. She died after receiving multiple gunshot wounds.  Two weeks after the discovery of her body, her 1972 red Camaro was found in the Orchard Park Development.  Pearson was described as looking younger than her age an…
Pet Store With 18 Mass Locations Files Bankruptcy, Closes Pet Store With 18 Mass Locations Files Bankruptcy, Closes
Pet Store With 18 Mass Locations Files Bankruptcy, Closes A pet store with locations across Massachusetts is filing for bankruptcy less than five years after announcing its opening.  Loyal Companion, a pet shop with a focus on natural wellness, announced on Monday, Feb. 6 that all stores with the name would close within the month, according to their website.  While individual stores may close on different dates, all will close by Tuesday, Feb. 28.  "With a heavy heart, we want to inform you that we've made the tough decision to close our Loyal Companion stores," the statement read. "We will be offering liquidation discoun…
Morning Commute Greatly Extended By Multi-Lane Crash On Mass Pike In Allston Morning Commute Greatly Extended By Multi-Lane Crash On Mass Pike In Allston
Morning Commute Greatly Extended By Multi-Lane Crash On Mass Pike In Allston Exponentially heavy delays were expected on the Mass Pike just outside of Boston after a car crash blocked all three travel lanes, officials said.  The crash happened on I-90 East in Allston near the Market Street overpass (New Balance Building) on Monday morning, Jan. 30, according to WBZ Traffic on Twitter. #Breaking right now crash EB on the Pike. Only 1 lane of traffic gets by, traffic backed up to EX 125 - Rt-16/West Newton. Drive time from 128 TO I-93: 58 MIN @wbz pic.twitter.com/wa2bspD8bV — Breana Pitts (@BrePWBZ) January 30, 2023 The crash reduced the highway to only the cent…
Woman Victim Of Newton Hit-And-Run; Police Looking For Vehicle: Report Woman Victim Of Newton Hit-And-Run; Police Looking For Vehicle: Report
Woman Victim Of Newton Hit-And-Run; Police Looking For Vehicle: Report Authorities are looking for a vehicle involved in a Newton hit-and-run that sent one woman to the hospital, reports said.  Police got a call about a woman who was hit by a car in the area of Commonwealth Avenue and Prince Street around 6:45 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19, Boston25 and NBC10 Boston report. The crash happened on Commonwealth Avenue at Prince StreetGoogle Maps Street View The woman was walking on Commonwealth Ave Carriage Lane when she was hit, both outlets said citing Newton Police.  A passerby stopped to help the woman when they saw her in the street. She is expected to reco…
Beyond Beer: Warm Up With Best Holiday Drinks At These Spots In Boston Area Beyond Beer: Warm Up With Best Holiday Drinks At These Spots In Boston Area
Beyond Beer: Warm Up With Best Holiday Drinks At These Spots In Boston Area Sometimes coats and mittens don't quite cut it in winter weather. Keep cozy from the inside out at these local haunts that are spicing up drinks menus with festive cocktails and beverages.  Backbar (Somerville) If you're tired of endless apple and cinnamon holiday flavors, try backbar. The award winning spot is switching up traditional offerings with backbar's Hanukkah themed drinks menu.  Options include the Sababa, a savory chilled pina colada made with tahini and zhoug (zhoug is a spicy middle eastern sauce), from their Maccabee bar popup.  Maccabee bar operates through "popups," in wh…