Teens create AI chatbot for workouts
Have you ever wanted to make sure you were accurately counting reps in your workout routine? Now you can, with RapidRoutines, a rep counter and [...]
Norumbega: Auburndale once had a thriving amusement park
Auburndale was once home to one of the Boston area’s biggest amusement parks: Norumbega Park, which opened on June 17, 1897. It was created by [...]
Here are Team Newton’s Boston Marathon run times
Hopefully you were able to cheer on Newtonians at the 129th Boston Marathon on Monday. The Newton Beacon has compiled a list of running times [...]
Newton’s Liz Puleo is running her first marathon, raising money for the West Suburban YMCA
Liz Puleo has long dreamed of running the Boston Marathon. And this year, she gets to make that dream come true while raising money for [...]
A restaurant in Newton Centre has new owners and soon, a new name
Cafe St. Petersburg, soon to be known as Zodiac, has new owners and a new look. They’re hoping to add something new to the Newton [...]
Spring will be blooming with fun cultural events in Newton
Spring is finally here. And if you have cabin fever, there are lots of great events happening in Newton that will get you out of [...]
Sole Purpose: Newton Centre doctor creates podiatry app
For some people with foot issues, over-the-counter insoles at the pharmacy aren’t enough. But custom orthotics can cost hundreds of dollars, and sometimes still don’t [...]
She ran the Auburndale Post Office, and residents boycotted because she was Catholic
Unlike other government agencies, the United States Postal Service is funded primarily through the sale of its products. In the 1890s, even the salaries of [...]
What is shape note singing and what’s it doing in Newton?
Every week, Norumbega Harmony sings hymns together, including on the second Monday of the month at Church of the Redeemer in Chestnut Hill. But it’s [...]
Want to help Newton’s Tree Canopy thrive? Be a Tree Protector
Newton is known as the “Garden City.” But an increasing loss of trees means that nickname is becoming less true. It’s estimated that Newton has [...]
Christian Scientist Mary Baker Eddy led her religious revolution from Chestnut Hill
You’ve probably driven by the Longyear Museum, which is dedicated to the life of Mary Baker Eddy, the founder of Christian Science. While the main [...]
Crystals, Tea and Smiles: I-STONE opens in Newtonville
Have you been on Walnut Street recently? There’s a new store at 326 Walnut: I-STONE, a boutique offering crystals, jade, essential oils, tea and similar [...]
Newton man charged with firearms possession
On Feb. 28, Newton resident James Welch was charged in federal court in Boston with illegally possessing firearms and ammunition. Welch has multiple previous felony [...]
Newton has a bunch of events to get you through the rest of the frosty season
It’s still cold, but that doesn’t mean you need to stay cooped up in the house. There are a ton of great events in Newton [...]
Retired Newton teacher Kemp Harris has recorded his fourth album
Kemp Harris, a retired Newton Public Schools teacher, has recently recorded an album, "The American Chronicles," and he's accepting donations to help him release it [...]