The Heights

Kim Janey Sworn in as Boston’s First Black and Female Mayor

Maggie Leahy • March 25, 2021

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.

Boston Marathon Canceled, Replaced With Virtual Event

Lauren Wittenmyer • May 29, 2020

The 124th Boston Marathon, originally set to take place on April 20 and rescheduled for September, has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Governor Baker Announces Plan to Reopen Massachusetts

Madeleine Romance • May 19, 2020

Mass. Governor Charlie Baker released a four-phase plan for reopening the state, including specifics for the reopening of institutions of higher education.

Newton Senior Sells Handsewn Masks to Benefit the Greater Boston Food Bank

Julia Remick • May 11, 2020

Newton senior Izzy Klein launched Masks by Izzy to provide hand sewn masks for protection against the coronavirus, while donating half of the proceeds to the Greater Boston Food Bank.

Suspended Newton Judge’s Attorney Accuses District Attorney Andrew Lelling of Political Bias

Colleen Martin • April 19, 2020

The attorney for a suspended Newton District Court judge charged with helping a man escape from ICE has issued a letter accusing District Attorney Andrew Lelling of political bias and the state government of improper leaks to the press.

Intruders Display ‘Hate-Filled Images and Speech’ in Virtual AP Chinese Class at Newton South High School

Isabella Cavazzoni • April 18, 2020

A group of intruders infiltrated a Newton South High School Advanced Placement Chinese class conducted on Zoom on Wednesday and spreaded “hate-filled images and speech,” according to a statement from Newton South Principal Joel Stembridge.

Feed the Fight Boston Supports Both Medical Personnel and Local Businesses

Julia Remick • April 5, 2020

Feed the Fight Boston is donating meals to those on the front lines in hospitals. It was started by four women from Newton in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Historic Newton Documents Newtonites’ COVID-19 Experience with Newton Connects

Julia Remick • April 3, 2020

Historic Newton is working to ease anxiety and bring Newtonites together with a new project called Newton Connects. It will be sharing submitted photos and written entries about residents' thoughts and emotions surrounding COVID-19.

Local Businesses Struggle as BC Students Leave Campus

Gavin Zhang • March 23, 2020

As Boston College students and faculty are adapting to their new online environment, the stores closely linked to BC have felt the impact of the University’s decision on their business.

Walsh Announces St. Patrick’s Day Parade Cancelled, Plans to Hold Boston Marathon Unaffected

Jack Miller • March 11, 2020

Mayor Walsh said at a press conference on Tuesday that the coronavirus has not affected plans to hold the Boston Marathon. He announced that the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade would be canceled.

Massachusetts Declares a State of Emergency as a Result of Coronavirus

Isabella Cavazzoni • March 10, 2020

Governor Charlie Baker declared a state of emergency in Massachusetts in response to coronavirus during a press conference at the State House on Tuesday.

Boston Public Schools Cancel All Domestic School-Sponsored Trips due to Coronavirus

Gavin Zhang • March 10, 2020

Boston Public Schools has canceled all domestic school-sponsored trips due to rising concerns of the coronavirus outbreak. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education relieved schools of attendance and school year requirements, allowing them to make the decision to close in response to coronavirus.