Category: Newton News

News happening in Newton Massachusetts.

  • Newton #7 Most Affluent in MA

    Newton #7 Most Affluent in MA

    The Boston Business Journal’s “Rich State, Poor State: The Most—and Least—Affluent Communities in Massachusetts” ranked Newton the No. 7 most-affluent community.  According to BBJ, Newton’s Stats are:

    • Population: 86,241
    • Median household income: $119,148
    • Median home value: $696,500
    • Percent of workers earning $100,000+: 28.8 percent
    • Adults with advanced degrees: 48.7 percent

    Newton #7 Most Affluent in MA

    Top 10 affluent communities:

    1. Dover
    2. Wellesley
    3. Lexington
    4. Winchester
    5. Needham
    6. Duxbury
    7. Newton
    8. Hingham
    9. Belmont
    10. Brookline

    Top 10 least affluent communities:

    1. Lawrence
    2. Warren
    3. Springfield
    4. Athol
    5. Holyoke
    6. Fall River
    7. New Bedford
    8. Chelsea
    9. Webster
    10. Winchendon
  • FREE Yoga Classes all week at NEW Artemis Yoga!

    FREE Yoga Classes all week at NEW Artemis Yoga!

    Liz Padula of Auburndale has opened a new yoga studio in Watertown, Massachusetts! To kick off her the opening, she’s offering FREE classes all week!

    Artemis Yoga in Watertown MA

    Classes begin on Monday Dec 7th with free classes all week Monday the 7th through Saturday the 12th.

    Artemis Yoga in Watertown MA

    Artemis Yoga
    639 Mt. Auburn Street
    Watertown, MA 02472

    The schedule is here.

    Artemis Yoga in Watertown MA

    Artemis Yoga is also home to Soccer on the Mat, Brazilian Fast Foot soccer combined with yoga classes for girls ages 11 to 15 developed by Alison Foley, Boston College Women’s Soccer Head Coach.

    Parking is available in the public lot on Wells Ave or in meters around the area.

  • Ethnic Makeup of Newton

    Ethnic Makeup of Newton

    According to the latest Census statistics available  2010), Newton’s population made up of:

    Ethnic Makeup of Newton

    • 82.3 percent white
    • 2.5 percent African American
    • 0.1 percent American Indian and Alaska native
    • 11.5 percent Asian
    • 0 percent Hawaiian
    • 2.4 percent two ore more races
    • 4.1 percent Hispanic.

    How does that compare to the rest of the state? Massachusetts statistics are:

    • 82.6 percent white
    • 8.3 percent African American
    • 0.5 percent American Indian and Alaska native
    • 6.3 percent Asian
    • 0.1 percent Hawaiian
    • 10.8 percent Hispanic

    According to a 2014 estimate, there are 88,287 living in Newton.

    Other interesting facts:

    • Living in same house 1 year & over, percent, 2009-2013: 85.1% Newton compared to 86.7% Massachusetts
    • Foreign born persons, percent, 2009-2013: 20.5% Newton compared to 15.0% Massachusetts
    • Language other than English spoken at home, pct age 5+, 2009-2013: 25.6% Newton compared to 21.9% Massachusetts
    • High school graduate or higher, percent of persons age 25+, 2009-2013: 97.0% Newton compared to 89.4% Massachusetts
    • Bachelor’s degree or higher, percent of persons age 25+, 2009-2013: 76.2% Newton compared to 39.4% Massachusetts
  • Bollywood Star Priyanka Chopra NNHS Grad

    Bollywood Star Priyanka Chopra NNHS Grad

    11.1 million viewers tuned into ABC’s Quantico starring Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra, if you include the time shifted viewing on DVRs the three days after last Sunday’s premiere.

    Bollywood Star Priyanka Chopra NNHS Grad

    It was the highest rated Sunday night program among young adults.

    That had to be great news for Anjula Acharia-Bath. The venture capitalist’s goal for the last five years, according to Mint Sunday, has been to get a desi artist into mainstream America.

    Read more at AsianAmericanNews here.

  • New! Jump N’ Slide in Newton

    New! Jump N’ Slide in Newton

    Jump N’ Slide, the newest entertainment destination for kids and families, is NOW OPEN in Newton, just outside of Boston! Jump N’ Slide is the perfect venue for a child’s birthday party or a group play date and caters to children of all ages, toddlers through teens!

    Jump and Slide

    JUMP HALL is the largest of the various fun-filled spaces at Jump N’ Slide; it features an oversized bounce castle, a bouncey obstacle course, and an inflatable competition mountain.  In addition to bouncing, climbing and sliding – kids can grab a pair of safety goggles and practice their aim at the Cannonball Shooting Range; the goal is to hit your target with a supply of squishy, soft balls.

    Jump n slide Newton

    The ARCADES CASTLE is home to a combination of nearly a dozen classic and modern arcade games such as air hockey, skee-ball, Pac Man, Whack N Win, as well as a Jump N’ Slide snack bar. There is a build-a-bear style activity room for designing and creating stuffed animals, a Golden Rush room where kids can sift through sand in search of golden nuggets inside a mine, and the ultimate test: the Laser Maze!

     

    The MAGIC-5 KINGDOM is a special room for children under five years of age. Inside the Princess Castle, young ones can play dress up with the closet of princess gowns; in the neighboring Lego Room, kids can challenge themselves with endless building options!  There are ride-on toys, climbable options and a bounce house with slide and a ball pit suitable for the younger kids. An additional room is available inside the Magic-5 Kingdom for young ones’ birthday parties and snack times.

     

    Pre-priced birthday party packages are available at three different levels starting at $399 that offers lots of fun and parents can leave the planning and cleanup to us! Each birthday party is overseen by a Party Host, who helps lead groups enthusiastically through their scheduled party experience.

     

    The walk in fee is $15 and includes unlimited time in the Jump Hall as well as $3 towards arcade game cards. Jump N’ Slide is located at 145 Wells Avenue #2 in Newton, MA 02459 and is open Fridays from 4pm-9pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 9am-9pm. Free parking is available on site.

     

    For more information or to book a party, please visit: www.jumpandslideboston.com or call (617) 969-JUMP.

     

    About Jump N’ SlideJump N’ Slide is a family entertainment center located in Newton, MA committed to providing safe, fun, relaxing and affordable entertainment to the local community within the greater Boston area through superior customer service and exciting entertainment venues. For more information, please visit www.jumpandslideboston.com.

  • NEW Sapporo Restaurant! Under Newish Management!

    NEW Sapporo Restaurant! Under Newish Management!

    Sapporo has a new but familiar owner.

    Sapporo Restaurant Newton Centre Korean and Japanese foodWinnie the amazing waitress who could manage a full house on her own has taken over.

    NEW Sapporo! Under Newish Management!
    It’s nice to see the American Dream in full force!
    Sapporo Restaurant Newton Centre Korean and Japanese food

    She’s revamped the menu to streamline it a bit. She’s also added new items but what we really noticed was a sense of revitalization. There are now two waitresses and two sushi chefs. The place buzzes with energy and good vibes.

    Sapporo Restaurant Newton Centre Korean and Japanese food

    The food, as always, is delicious with a mix of Japanese and Korean specialities including sushi, bibimbap, tempura, teriyaki and udon.

    Sapporo Restaurant Newton Centre Korean and Japanese food

    Check it out in Newton Centre across from T stop at the basement level.

    Sapporo Restaurant Newton Centre Korean and Japanese food

    Sapporo Restaurant Newton Centre Korean and Japanese food

  • New Home Wares Store Worth Checking Out!

    New Home Wares Store Worth Checking Out!

    My friend Liz gave me the heads up on this new gift store!

    Greentail Table Newton MA

    Greentail Table

    343 Watertown Street
    Newton MA, 02458
    617-244-3510

    Greentail Table is a brand new destination resource for inspired, modern tabletop and home entertaining wares including housewarming and hostess gifts.  We aim to provide a discerning design-conscious clientele with a mix of high quality, well-designed and beautifully crafted products for entertaining and everyday use as well as for gift-giving.

     

    Greentail Table, Just went here yesterday for an engagement gift – very well appointed, stylish shop – good for unique table gifts, hostess, wedding etc. across from stoddards in nonantum on Watertown Street.

    I felt as if I were in a shop in the South End, San Francisco or Paris….

    Owner was super nice so I thought I would pass the word, she has been open just about a year.

  • Newton Ranks #42: Top 100 Best Places to Live

    Newton Ranks #42: Top 100 Best Places to Live

    Liveability ranked 2000 small to mid-sized cities in the U.S. with populations between 20,000 and 350,000 to come up with their third annual Top 100 Best Places to Live. Newton came in at #42! Cambridge was the only other Massachusetts city to make the list coming in at #99.

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    Top 10:

    1. Rochester, Minnesota
    2. Bellevue, Washington
    3. Madison, Wisconsin
    4. Santa Barbara, California
    5. Boulder, Colorado
    6. Palo Alto, California
    7. Bismarck, North Dakota
    8. Ann Arbor, Michiga
    9. Iowa City, Iowa
    10. Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
  • Shacktoberfest at Shake Shack

    Shacktoberfest at Shake Shack

    This September, Shake Shack celebrates Oktoberfest with its own spin: Shacktoberfest. In sync with Munich’s Oktoberfest, the celebration takes place from September 25, 2015 to October 4, 2015 with fun twists on German classics. Shake Shack has celebrated Shacktoberfest for ten years running and is excited to continue the tradition at all four of its Massachusetts locations this year: Legacy Place, The Street in Chestnut Hill, Harvard Square and Newbury Street.
    Shacktoberfest at Shake Shack
    All of the below specials will be available at all Boston-area locations, as well as at Shacks nationwide. www.shakeshack.com
    The Shacktoberfest menu is as follows:
    • Shake Shack Bier Stein: a 25-ounce, custom-made stein ($10) with a choice of Brooklyn Brewery’s malty Oktoberfest beer or Shake Shack’s very own ShackMeister Ale®. Guests can keep the stein; all refills are $7 for the duration of Shacktoberfest
    • Brat Burger: 100% all-natural Angus beef burger topped with a flat-top griddled bacon cheddar-stuffed bratwurst, crispy ShackMeister Ale-marinated shallots and ShackSauce ($7.50)
    • Currywurst: Bavarian Brat topped with crispy ShackMeister Ale-marinated shallots and curry ketchup ($4.95)
    • Bavarian Brat: Griddled bratwurst topped with German-style slaw ($4.95)
    • Bacon Cheddar Brat: Griddled bacon cheddar-stuffed bratwurst ($4.95)
    • German Chocolate Walnut Concrete: Chocolate frozen custard blended with coconut-walnut caramel and chocolate truffle cookie dough (Single: $4.30 | Double: $6.55)
    • Apfelstrudel Shake: Vanilla frozen custard hand-spun with apples, caramel and spices ($5.75)