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 [...]
The Underground Railroad had a stop at the Jackson Homestead
Newton today is known as a law-abiding town. In the mid 19th century, however, some of its citizens broke the law: by harboring fugitives who [...]
Newton man charged with groping teen on flight
A Newton man is accused of groping a teenage girl on an airplane from Puerto Rico to Boston. Jonathan Lefman, 46, of Newton, was arrested [...]
UMass plans to redevelop, add housing to, Mt. Ida Campus in Newton
The University of Massachusetts Amherst has issued a request for proposals for redevelopment of its campus in Newton, located on the site of the former [...]
School psychologist suing NPS for firing over vaccine refusal, citing religion and Nuremburg
A school psychologist who said she was fired by the Newton Public Schools in 2022 due to her refusal to receive a COVID-19 vaccine is [...]
Scandinavian Cultural Center in West Newton brings old world to new hearts
The Scandinavian Cultural Center and Library, located at 206 Waltham St. in West Newton, offers numerous programs and events related to the five Nordic countries [...]
Why is Nonantum called ‘The Lake?’
It might seem odd to outsiders that Nonantum’s nickname is “The Lake,” when there’s no large body of water to be found. But that’s because [...]
Chestnut Hill church helping build housing with Habitat for Humanity
Church of the Redeemer, an Episcopal church in Chestnut Hill, is partnering with Habitat for Humanity to build housing for low-income families in Roslindale. The church contributed [...]
Indulge! has sweetened Newton Highlands for 34 years
Indulge!, Newton Highlands’ own candy store, has been a local favorite since 1991. Run by Newton native Linda Gulman, Indulge! offers a variety of treats, [...]