Two women from Lasell are changing how generations interact in the workforce
Employers have not bought into Gen Z, which has spawned the roots of a youth employment crisis in the United States, but two local [...]
Hyde Center serves family fun all summer: Here’s what to expect
The weather’s been warming up in Newton, and with it, the Hyde Community Center’s summer tradition is back in full swing. Every Friday night from [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
Editor's Note: The Newton Centre Plaza opening was previously listed for Saturday has since been moved to Sunday due to rain in the forecast. *** [...]
Newton Centre Plaza to open this weekend
A few months ago, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller announced that the city would temporarily refashion part of the Langley Parking Lot next to the Newton Centre [...]
Newton man accused of trying to make bomb gets probation and fine
Aram Brunson, the Newton resident charged last year in a scheme to conceal bomb making, was arrested on June 16 in Plymouth. According to prosecutors, [...]
Newton’s Alex Sherman is crushing records while he builds himself
Alex Sherman, Newton track athlete (NNHS ’21), has wrapped up his college track career at the NCAA championship in Eugene, Ore. The Newton Beacon first [...]
Sean Roche talks traffic, housing and a run for City Council
“We need economic resilience,” Sean Roche said, sitting down in the back corner of a bustling Tatte Bakery in Newton Centre. It was a sunny [...]
A Streetcar Named the A-Line: Remembering a regional railroad relic
If you look at a map of the MBTA’s Green Line, you’ll see lines marked B, C, D, and E. But once upon a time, [...]
Snapshots: Newton’s Juneteenth 2025
Newton had its annual Juneteenth celebration at the Hyde Community Center on Thursday, drawing hundreds of people to enjoy the arrival of summer and commemorate [...]
Newton man pleads guilty in firearms case
Newton resident James Welch has pleaded guilty to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. In February, police reportedly [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
The heat is on. Summer makes its official entrance this weekend, and with it some of Newton's summer favorites. If gardening's your thing, there's a [...]
Ain’t No Sunshine: Trump’s tariffs on steel, aluminum stall Newton’s solar plan
Construction of a solar canopy in the Memorial Spaulding Elementary School parking lot has been halted after Trump’s tariffs caused steel prices to soar. The [...]
Tone Down for What? LGBTQ rights activist Holly Ryan is giving toughness in a time of Trump
Holly Ryan was honored by the year’s Pride festivities for being a trailblazer—the first-ever transgender city councilor elected in the state, someone who stood up [...]
Newton Theatre Company honors Goldstein family through Monologue and memory
Jesse King and Keren Kohane coped with the loss of their friend Valerie Goldstein and her family the only way they knew how–through performance. Hundreds [...]
City Council proclaims June 18 Autistic Pride Day in Newton
The Newton City Council on Monday night declared June 18 to be Autism Pride Day in Newton. “Autistic people are a valued and diverse part [...]
City Councilor Vicki Danberg is not running for reelection
Ward 6 at-large City Councilor Vicki Danberg, who’s served in City Hall for 11 terms, is not running for reelection this fall. Danberg announced her [...]
Newsmakers: Breaking ground, splashing around and Fenway sound
Editor’s note: Newsmakers is a regular feature spotlighting accomplishments of Newton community members, businesses and organizations. City breaks ground on West Newton Armory Seven years [...]
Snapshots: ‘No Kings’ rally in Newton Centre
President Donald Trump had the military hold a parade in Washington, D.C., commemorating the anniversary of the Army which coincided with his 79th birthday on [...]
Newton’s annual Juneteenth celebration coming Thursday to the Hyde Center
Thursday marks the 160th anniversary of when slavery ended in America, and The Harmony Foundation will hold its fourth annual Juneteenth celebration at the Hyde [...]
First Baptist Church and insurance company settle bell tower dispute
First Baptist Church in Newton settled with its insurance company, Church Mutual, for an undisclosed amount for the repair of its bell tower. This settles [...]