Column: Uncovering a legacy of determination
Uneasy times like now present an opportunity to think hard about who I am—or, at least, what genealogy can tell me about who I am. [...]
The King in Newton: Longtime Newtonian and educator working on two-part bio (and film) about Elvis
Since the age of six, Judie Magidson has lived in the same home in Newton. It was where she first sat under what she calls [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
It may not feel like it yet, but spring is on the way. And we'll get a little taste of that this weekend as temperatures [...]
Newton Centre Plaza will stand where it is through October
The Newton Centre Plaza will live to see another summer. Last fall, the Traffic Council approved the Newton Centre Plaza Pilot—a pop-up gathering spot with [...]
Letter to the Editor: Thank you, Newton, for donation of household goods
Dear Editor, Once again, I am writing to thank the residents of Newton for demonstrating their community spirit and commitment to sustainability by donating nearly [...]
Protesters call out Auchincloss on Palantir executive donations
About 30 people (and two dogs) gathered outside U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss’s district office building on Crafts Street in Newtonville Monday afternoon to express concern [...]
Community Preservation requests funds for bike parking at public high schools and parks
Community Preservation Program Manager, Molly Hutchings, had requested $34,626 from CPA funds to install additional bike parking at both high schools and many public parks [...]
Column: Parenting is hard. It’s also meaningful, maddening and deeply human.
Hello, Newton. If we haven’t met yet, my name is Nanci Ginty Butler. I’m a clinical social worker, a parent and your neighbor. I’ve spent [...]
Newton Community Education rebounds, finding financial footing after years of uncertainty
Newton Community Education is reporting a significant rebound in revenue this fiscal year, following years of financial turbulence. But its financial improvement has come at [...]
Snow, Well: Newton residents work at staying chill amid this brutal winter
By Kate Brodkin, Celine Hijazi and Lea Tran In Newton Centre, the snow was so much that several businesses stayed closed a day or two [...]
Snapshots: North’s playoff run cut short with loss to Westford Academy
For a fleeting moment, it looked like the Newton North girls basketball team might just do the improbable and upset Westford Academy in their MIAA [...]
Where does all the snow go? Newton officials explain after back-to-back storms
After almost 2 feet of snow hit the city in late January and another 16 inches dropped Monday—with more potentially on the way—Newton crews have [...]
Rev. Eric Jackson of Eliot Church talks about how community can close racial, political divides
In January, the Rev. Dr. Eric Jackson of the Eliot Church of United Church of Christ graced a packed crowd at the city’s Martin Luther [...]
Churches file suit against Kristi Noem, DHS over ICE raids
Several Protestant denominations have sued the Department of Homeland Security, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, Immigration & Customs Enforcement and related agencies over federal immigration raids [...]
Broken pipes at UMass Boston have students temporarily staying in Newton
On Feb. 9, hundreds of students at the University of Massachusetts Boston were displaced from their residence hall after a pipe burst. Students have been [...]
Six things to do in Newton this weekend
The good news is the snow is expected to start melting this weekend, as temperatures stretch well into the 40s. The bad news is it's [...]
Column: An elementary school eliminates homework, sparking parental debate
A fourth grader returned home from Memorial Spaulding Elementary School on January 5 with surprising news: homework, at least as students had known it, was [...]
Snow-mageddon breaks snowfall records, brings Newton to standstill
Snow enthusiasts rejoice! And everyone else, take refuge in the fact that spring is only three weeks away. Meanwhile, the nearly two feet of snow [...]
Kay Masterson keeps the family-friendly, eco-friendly Johnny’s and Cabot’s going strong
While Boston may be known as the home of Cheers, the bar where, as the song says, "everybody knows your name," Newton has long been [...]
As You Wish: WISHDISH Project helps nourish bodies and hearts with southern hospitality
While people who read the Newton Beacon and who listen to my segments on WBZ/iHeart radio are familiar with the amazing bounty of great food we [...]