Coyote sightings surge across Newton, with West Newton emerging as hotspot
Dolan Pond is knee-deep in snow and ice this time of year, but that doesn’t stop dog walkers—or coyotes—from roaming the area. “The coyotes are [...]
Porky Puzzle: Police report pig leg found at the Cove
In case you thought 2026 couldn’t get any weirder, someone left a severed bloody pig leg outside at the Cove in Auburndale, police reported on [...]
Letter to the Editor: Mayor, City Council have self-serving priorities
To the Editor: At a time when federal politics has become a synonym for "the grift," Newton residents should expect their local government to be [...]
That time civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson visited Newton
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a longtime civil rights activist, Baptist minister, former shadow senator for the District of Columbia, and two-time presidential candidate, died on [...]
Newton-based Bricks for the Blind helps people without sight enjoy Legos
Newton resident Matthew Shifrin leads an initiative to make Legos more accessible through his nonprofit Bricks for the Blind. “It's been really wonderful because blind [...]
A Newton couple traveled to every city and town in Massachusetts. Here are their top 5 restaurants
After losing their business in 2020, Jenny McBride and Jo Gray made it their mission to travel to every city and town in Massachusetts. The [...]
Six things to do in Newton this weekend
It's cold. And it's going to be cold all weekend. Warm yourself up with some community togetherness and celebration of the arts. Boston College and [...]
Column: Social media’s stress-inducing takeover of the college hunt
My early decision letter was sitting in the admissions portal. I was prepared for either outcome. If I was in, I would squeal with glee, [...]
With a fifth of its members MIA, City Council pushes big items to March
On Tuesday night, the City Council was expected to vote on whether or not to remove the Newton Centre Plaza and discuss regulations for the [...]
City officials discuss ensuring affordable housing for the next generation of Newtonians
Newton is working to rectify the impact of rising home values on middle and lower-income families while trying not to cause homeowners’ land values to [...]
Column: In Papua New Guinea, the time machine is on perennial pause
There are few places on earth so remote that time has little meaning. Tufi, in Papua New Guinea, is one of them. In 2006, from [...]
North Hockey claims bragging rights with 4-2 victory over South
Newton South’s James Payton has been playing hockey in Newton since he was 5 years old. During the many, many hours that he has spent [...]
Newton’s new community services chief, John Rice, has devoted his life to the city
John Rice was 8 years old when his brother, James, was killed in the Vietnam War. James was 21 and just a few days shy [...]
Newton woman charged with performing illegal eyelid surgery taken into ICE custody
On Feb. 9, Newton resident Dingrui Wang was supposed to appear in Suffolk Superior Court for a hearing on charges that she illegally performed eyelid [...]
Newton South wrestling star Nick Genin continues to dominate weight class
Nick Genin strips off his warmups and takes his place on the mat. In this match—his first of three on the day—he is wrestling an [...]
In Brief: Laredo drops some news, police warn of scam and more
Laredo’s Listening Tour takes off Mayor Marc Laredo has been on a listening tour across Newton, and on Wednesday night he was at Bigelow Middle [...]
Still Shining at 105: Phil Schwartz celebrates more than a century of life and laughter
Smiles packed the community room at Coleman House as Phil Schwartz approached the microphone, joyfully leaning in while three candles flickered beside him to commemorate [...]
Column: Empty storefronts may be frustrating. But they’re not a sign of failure.
We’ve all seen those empty storefronts smack in the middle of our village centers. Some, like the one-time pet store in Newtonville, have been vacant [...]
The kids are on vacation all next week, so here’s big list of activities for them
February recess is next week for Newton Public Schools. Still not sure what your child will be doing while school is out? We rounded up [...]
From submarines to City Hall, Newton’s new COO Josh Morse has built a career around service
Josh Morse has a desk at City Hall, but unlike other Newton officials, he considers his true office to be in Newton’s backyards and streets. [...]