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, [...]
First Night: You can make a New Year’s Eve midnight toast at these three Newton spots
Want to go out for New Year's Eve and make a toast at midnight, but don’t want to deal with getting into downtown Boston? Luckily, [...]
Holiday Spirits: Oak n’Barrel marks a year of business
PHOTO: Oak n'Barrel is celebrating a year in business in Newton Centre. Photo Courtesy Oak n'Barrel Oak n’Barrel, a liquor store in Newton Centre, recently [...]
These Newton restaurants are open Christmas Day
Christmas gatherings aren't for everyone. For starters, not everyone celebrates it. And even among those who do, it can be a lot of work and [...]
Noapte Buna (Goodnight): Moldova Restaurant to close its doors at the end of the month
PHOTO: Left to right: Chris Pitts plays saxophone, Ricardo Pearlman plays drums and Richard Hale-Shaw plays bass at Moldova's Jazz Jam on Tuesday, Aug. 13. [...]
Newton’s Annie Huang will show her skills on skates in U.S. Figure Skating Championships
PHOTO: Annie Huang of Newton is heading to the U.S. Figure Skating Championships with her skating partner, Simon Mintz. Photo by Melanie Heaney Annie Huang, [...]
Newton fourth grader Alicia Lee dances in ‘The Nutcracker’
Seeing "The Nutcracker" is a beloved American Christmas tradition, and in Boston, the place to see it is at the Boston Ballet. In addition to [...]
Newton has a heaping of holiday season events coming
It can be hard to feel cheery when it’s cold and the sun sets at 4 p.m. But there are plenty of fun events in [...]