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 [...]
Giddy-Up: Newton is set to harness energy and movement in 2026
In the Chinese Zodiac, 2025 was the Year of the Snake, a time for shedding the old and making room for the new. And 2026 [...]
Author event in Newton Centre to highlight Elvis Presley’s Jewish roots
Did you know Elvis Presley was Jewish? On Thursday, Jan. 8–Presley’s birthday–local author, education consultant and Elvis expert Judie Magidson will be at Center Makor, [...]
Here are the Newton Beacon’s most-read stories of 2025
Newton had a busy year. And you noticed. How does that translate to eyes on headlines? It turns out pop culture, crime and politics are [...]
Snapshots: Inauguration Day 2026
On the first day of the new year, Newton got a new mayor, several new city councilors and lot of new faces on the School [...]
Micley is moving: What does it mean for his Ward 2 seat?
On Thursday, David Micley began a term representing Ward 2 on the City Council. But in an unexpected twist, this month, he’ll be moving to [...]
Former classmate surprises Laredo with a treasure from his track days
Long before Mayor Marc Laredo decided to run for office, he loved to just run. And an old friend has brought him a reminder of [...]
‘Newton must be different’: Laredo takes office, and City Hall begins anew
The new year brought Newton into a new era, as Marc Laredo became the city’s 32nd mayor and several new City Council and School Committee [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
"It's been a long December, and there's reason to believe, maybe this year will be better than the last." – Counting Crows As we venture [...]
Her Story: Fuller reflects on challenges, triumphs and legacy of historic political career
On a frozen December morning, Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller sat in the gymnasium of the new Cooper Center for Active Living with city officials, past [...]
Newton’s unsung heroes of 2025
This year had it all: Laughter, tears, fighting, joy, politics, drama and an election that included all of that. There were the stories that shaped [...]