Dana Hanson loves local governments, and now she gets to help run hers
Dana Hanson has lived much of her life leaping into things. She fought to save a neighborhood library and ended up in a political career. [...]
Eleven things to do in Newton this weekend
"Love keeps the cold out better than a cloak." — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow It's going to be cold this weekend—oh, so very cold—with afternoon highs [...]
National walkout set for Tuesday at 2 p.m.: Here’s where to participate in Newton
On Tuesday, Jan. 20, Trump's second term administration turns one year old. And the First Unitarian Universalist will be hosting a bit of a "birthday [...]
‘You can’t sit this one out’: Newton’s MLK Day ceremony invokes Minnesota and calls for action
When Eric Jackson was in middle school, he went to a school dance and spent the entire evening standing along a wall, until a school [...]
In Brief: Coyotes, cookies and a construction loan
Happy Fig Newton Day Friday, Jan. 16, is National Fig Newton Day. The popular cookie was invented in the late 19th century in Philadelphia, but [...]
City, Harvard launch internship in Setti Warren’s honor
In November, Newton mourned the sudden loss of former Mayor Setti Warren, who died at the age of 55. Now, there’s a City Hall internship [...]
Newton Art Association helps craft a vibrant arts community
The Newton Art Association celebrated many of the city’s talented artists on Wednesday night with an awards ceremony and reception at the Cooper Center. Guests [...]
Seven things to do in Newton this long weekend
"True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice." — Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Stride Toward Freedom [...]
Laredo names pick for Newton police chief
Braintree Police Chief Timothy V. Cohoon is coming to Newton to lead the Newton Police Department. Mayor Marc Laredo announced on Monday afternoon that Cohoon [...]
Arts & Culture Department gets unanimous committee approval
Mayor Marc Laredo’s idea for an Arts & Culture Department took a huge step closer to reality recently when the City Council’s Programs and Services [...]
At anti-ICE protest, Laredo vows to fight fascism, keep Newton a welcoming city
It’s not rare to see crowds, organized by Newton Indivisible, gathered near the Newton Centre Green on a Saturday afternoon with various handmade signs expressing [...]
Amidst overall NPS enrollment decline, high school students are returning
Newton saw a steeper decline in enrollment this school year than forecast. But at the same time, students seem to be coming back to NPS [...]
In Brief: MLK Day details, hospital kudos and more
Newton-Wellesley Hospital named one of state’s best U.S. News & World Report has released its list of best regional hospitals, and Newton-Wellesley Hospital came in [...]
‘This is blood for oil’: Auchincloss warns against a ground war in Venezuela
As the Trump administration goes full speed into a regime change gambit in Venezuela, U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Newton, is calling on Congress to take [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.”—Pablo Picasso Art brings winter to life this weekend with two art exhibit receptions at [...]