Gath Pool complex makes big splash in opening week
It's been hot. And Newton has a new, epic fun away to cool off. The Harry Gath Memorial Pool complex recently got a massive makeover, [...]
Newton North alum Alex Sherman heads to Olympic Trials
PHOTO: Newton North alum Alex Sherman, shown here running the 400m hurdles race at the 2023 Virginia Challenge in Charlottesville, VA, for the University of [...]
Newsmakers: Career Day, an anniversary and new board members
Editor’s note: Newsmakers is a new weekly feature spotlighting accomplishments of Newton community members, businesses and organizations. Newton Community Pride Board of Directors elects two [...]
Newton at Home helps seniors get around, socialize and thrive
After 75-year-old Dorie Fried downsized from her former home of 40 years in Newtonville, she lives alone but with her cat, Cooper. “Cooper keeps me [...]
Juneteenth Celebration blends arts, history and spirit at Hyde Center
The Hyde Center was alive with music, food and jubilation on Saturday, as the city celebrated Juneteenth—the holiday commemorating the end of slavery in America—with [...]
Newsmakers: Honorary degrees, a new rabbi and a ‘housing hero’
Editor’s note: Newsmakers is a new weekly feature spotlighting accomplishments of Newton community members, businesses and organizations. William James College awards three honorary degrees On [...]
The ‘Magic’ of Tiles: Memorial Spaulding Elementary School unveils Mosaic Mural
PHOTO: Artist David Fichter speaks at the unveiling of the Mosaic Mural at Memorial Spaulding Elementary School. Photo by Bryan McGonigle Memorial Spaulding Elementary School [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
It's the last official weekend of spring, and Newton has a weekend of art, music, culture and fun for you to enjoy, There's a Juneteenth [...]
Susan Paley: Bank vice president, advocate, local icon, reflects on work and legacy
Susan Paley, the retiring vice president of community relations at Village Bank and a lifelong Newton resident, has left a lasting impression on the nonprofits [...]
Photos: Highlands Village Day pushes through the rain
Sunday was wet. Very wet. At times, the rain was falling in what seemed like monsoon levels, drenching the city of Newton to the core. [...]
Photos: Porchfest harmonizes across Newton
Newton recently held its annual Porchfest celebration, with musicians performing for crowds from porches in Auburndale, Waban Center and Lower Falls. The event allows Newtonians [...]
‘Counting on you’: Newton South Class of 2024 graduates
The Newton South High School Field House was packed with graduating seniors, their families and their educators on Thursday night, as the Class of 2024 [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
June in Newton means a cornucopia of cultural activities and events for you to enjoy, and this weekend includes an Indigenous art exhibit and a [...]
Photos: Newton Pride flag ceremony
June marks LGBTQ Pride Month, and on Tuesday Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller met with residents and LGBTQ advocates on the lawn of City Hall to [...]
‘Go forth and be awesome’: Newton North Class of 2024 graduates
Newton North High School's Class of 2024 graduated on Monday evening, capping off a high school journey that started with a global pandemic and ended [...]