• Culture

Five things to do in Newton this weekend

Bryan McGonigle 3 hours ago6 mins ago

The weekend’s hot weather forecast reminds us that it’s still technically summer, and it’s perfect for what Newton has to offer this weekend. There’s a guided walk checking out flowers....

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• Culture

PHOTOS: Newton honors 9/11 victims, families, first responders

Bryan McGonigle 4 hours ago4 hours ago

Twenty-three years ago, several members of the Newton community were lost after terrorists hijacked four commercial airplanes and carried out terror attacks that altered the landscape of the world. On...

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• Election 2025
• Politics

Marc Laredo announces 2025 mayoral run

Bryan McGonigle 2 days ago1 day ago

City Council President Marc Laredo is running for mayor. “As your mayor, my goal will be to make Newton the best place to live for all of our residents, in...

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• Celebrating Newton
• Culture

Newtonian Elizabeth “Betty” O’Toole turns 100

Julia Taliesin 3 days ago3 days ago

She’s a mother. She’s a teacher. She’s an immigrant. She’s a newly minted centenarian. She is Newton’s own Elizabeth “Betty” O’Toole. O’Toole celebrated her 100th birthday at Sunrise Assisted Living...

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• Culture

Mayor to guest-narrate for New Philharmonia 30th anniversary concert

Bryan McGonigle 3 days ago3 days ago

New Philharmonia Orchestra is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a two-day opening concert this fall, and the mayor will be lending a hand (or, rather, a voice). Music Director Jorge Soto...

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• Schools

Davenport moves out of Newton, resigns from School Committee

Bryan McGonigle 3 days ago3 days ago

There was an empty seat at Monday night’s School Committee meeting. Ward 7 School Committee member Amy Davenport has moved out of Newton, so she had to resign from her...

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