Tone Down for What? LGBTQ rights activist Holly Ryan gives 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 [...]
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 [...]
The Lion’s Share: Newton South graduation focuses on the success of showing up
Newton South High School held its 65th commencement ceremony Thursday night, presided over by Senior Class President Aviv Hoitash and Vice President Salila Cintron. The [...]
Hayes posts ‘official statement’ about shooting online, goes after letter writer and mayor
Scott Hayes, the Framingham man charged with shooting a Newton man during a fight at a pro-Israel rally in Newtonville last year, has set his [...]
Spears Community Garden to have grand opening next week
Four years ago, Newton residents suggested the city could use a community garden. Now, that idea—the Spears Community Garden—is becoming a reality, on the city’s [...]
Tiger Pride: Newton North graduation celebrates human connection
“Let’s hear it for the Class of 2025!” Principal Henry Turner cheered to start Newton North’s 165th graduation ceremony on Wednesday. “You can cheer as [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
Feeling lucky? Not only does the weekend start on Friday the 13th, according to the weather forecasts, there's a 50/50 chance we're going to have [...]
New local PAC emerges in City Council races
There’s a new political action committee in town. Voters for a Vibrant Newton is a new PAC aimed at “electing city councilors who champion a [...]
Snapshots: Newton Highlands Village Day 2025
It's spring, so the village days are underway. On Sunday, it was the Newton Highlands Village Day, and unlike last year, it wasn't dampened with [...]
Newsmakers: A tribute, a board election and new ‘neighbors’ leadership
Editor’s note: Newsmakers is a regular feature spotlighting accomplishments of Newton community members, businesses and organizations. *** Newton resident elected to Mass Society of CPAs [...]
Newton City councilors say they ‘won’t be coerced’ by DHS
All 24 members of the City Council managed to agree on something this week: They don’t like the president coming after the city over federal [...]