Born into slavery, the Healy family found new life in Newton and Maine
James Augustine Healy was a respected priest in the Archdiocese of Boston in the 1850s and 1860s who served as the diocesan chancellor. He had [...]
Newton has a bunch of cultural events to keep your 2025 holiday season bright
It’s chilly out there! But that doesn’t mean you need to stay at home. There are tons of fun events in Newton to liven up [...]
Ruderman Family Foundation sues media company that refused them service over stance on Israel
The Ruderman Family Foundation (RFF), a Newton-based non-profit, is suing Jubilaria Media LLC, over Jubilaria Media’s decision to not work with them due to their [...]
Ward 6 candidates talk business and housing at Chamber debate
Newton makes it too hard to open a business and too hard to build a house, according to all three Ward 6 at-large City Council [...]
Chamber’s Ward 4 City Council race debate highlights housing policy
“Is there a housing crisis?” asked John Chaimanis during a candidate debate hosted by the Charles River Regional Chamber for the Ward 4 At-Large City [...]
Newton man sentenced to prison time for gun conviction
James Welch, the Newton man who was arrested in February for illegal firearms possession, was sentenced to 33 months in prison on Oct. 8. The [...]
John Eliot hoped to usher in the Second Coming of Christ in New England
On Oct. 28, 1646, The Rev. John Eliot, the minister of First Church Roxbury, gave his second missionary sermon to local indigenous people. His first [...]
Upcoming cemetery tours show historical evolution of memorializing the dead
Historic Newton will be offering two cemetery walking tours in November: one on Nov. 2 of the East Parish Burying Ground, and one on Nov. [...]
Newton psychologist pleads guilty to defrauding patient and family member
Eric Brown, a Newton psychologist, has agreed to plead guilty to allegedly defrauding two individuals: one of his relatives and one of his patients. He [...]
Lab 13 Handroll makes eating sushi a hands-on experience
There’s a new sushi restaurant in Newton: Lab 13 Handroll, located at 210 Boylston St in Chestnut Hill. With limited seating and each customer attended [...]
One of Congress’s most committed conservation crusaders was a Newtonian
Have you enjoyed the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire or the Green Mountain National Forest in Vermont? If so, you have a Newtonian [...]
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 [...]