Newton teens launch website critiquing Newton politics
This has been a year of significant political upheaval at the federal level, with ripple effects reaching down to American communities in a variety of [...]
Hasseltine House loses appeal in lawsuit against Jewish Family and Children’s Services
On Sept. 10, the Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a Massachusetts Superior Court decision in favor of Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JFCS) ending its Newton [...]
He was a World Cup mascot 30 years ago, and he wants to do it again this year
Longtime Newtonian Jeff Riklin is excited about the prospect of volunteering at next year’s FIFA World Cup. Seven of the games will be played at [...]
Historic Newton gets creative with fall offerings as Jackson Homestead closes for renovations
The Jackson Homestead is closed for renovations until early 2026. When it reopens, there will be a brand new Newton history exhibit on the first [...]
Newton’s fall events lineup is a bountiful harvest of cultural fun
Summer is drawing to a close, and the air is getting that crisp feeling as fall makes its way to New England. And autumn in [...]
Newton teen brings his passion for piano to Golda Meir House
A lot of teens play piano. But for Matthew Ding, a Newton Centre resident and junior at Buckingham Browne & Nichols, piano has become a [...]
Little Luke’s Cafe in Upper Falls is back in business
Little Luke’s Cafe, located at 1225 Chestnut St. in Newton Upper Falls has reopened. They’re serving hot coffee, frozen drinks, breakfast food, and a new [...]
Judge dismisses parents’ second attempt at strike-related lawsuit
Judge Christopher Barry-Smith of Middlesex Superior Court has dismissed a class-action lawsuit filed by Newton parents over last year’s Newton teachers’ strike. “No Massachusetts common [...]
State Rep. John Lawn pleads guilty to drunk driving
State Rep. John Lawn, who represents part of Newton, pleaded guilty on July 17 to operating under the influence and leaving the scene of the [...]
Historic Newton to host reading of famous Frederick Douglass speech Sunday
Last week, Newton celebrated the nation’s 249th birthday. This weekend, you can examine that birthday through the lens of slavery and abolitionism. On Sunday at [...]
Former Newton teacher suing NPS for racial, gender discrimination
Katani Sumner, a longtime Newton public school teacher, is suing Newton Public Schools for race, color, sex, and age discrimination over the fact that they [...]
Newton shares a connection to two classic patriotic tunes
If you go to a Flag Day, Independence Day, or other patriotic celebration, it’s likely you’ll hear the song “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee,” or [...]
Colombian cake and coffee shop coming to Newton Centre
Newton Centre is getting a new cake and coffee shop this summer: Luna’s Cakes and Coffee, run by sisters Valeria and Valentina Restrepo. They have [...]
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 [...]