Group blasts City Hall for allowing Eid celebration at War Memorial Auditorium
A couple of weeks ago, there was a celebration of Eid-ul-Adha—a three-day Islamic holiday honoring Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
On June 19, 1865, Union Army Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger ordered the Emancipation Proclamation be enforced in Texas, effectively ending slavery in America since, by [...]
Snapshots: Newton Food Pantry grand opening
It's been a long time coming, and on Friday, Newton Food Pantry held its grand opening of its new Rumford Avenue building. This is Newton's [...]
Arts and Culture Department opens Linda Plaut Center in Newton Highlands
The Newton Arts and Culture Department, headed up by Meryl Kessler, finally has a brick-and-mortar home: The Linda Plaut Arts and Culture Center in Newton [...]
Snapshots: Newton welcomes summer with two block parties
As temperatures stayed high all weekend, Newton partied in the streets. On Saturday, part of Union Street in Newton Centre was transformed into a vibrant, [...]
Newton’s Artful Pianos project combines music and public art for nearly a decade
For nearly 10 years, Newton’s Artful Pianos project has placed colorfully painted public pianos across the city. Designed by local artists and enjoyed by the [...]
Seven things to do in Newton this weekend
Hope you like it hot. This weekend is going to be a scorcher. As temperatures jump well into the 80s, you can take refuge indoors [...]
CLIPS: Porchfest serenades Newton
This weekend, the villages were alive with the sound of music. Lots and lots of music. Porchfest on Saturday was a huge success, with gorgeous [...]
Column: Our city values creativity. But will artists be able to afford to create here?
Newton’s annual Open Studios, held last month, is one of the city’s cultural highlights. More than 100 artists shared their work with the public, inviting [...]
Six things to do in Newton this weekend
Meteorological summer (a fancy way of saying June) is here. And while that may often mean hanging out on your porch with friends, this weekend [...]
Snapshots: Newton Pride Flag Ceremony 2026
Newton kicked off Pride Month with a flag raising, an outdoor party and perhaps the most beautiful weather of the year so far. There were [...]
Snapshots: Open Studios 2026
Newton Open Studios filled the villages with art this weekend, showcasing more than 90 artists specializing in paint, sculpture, photography and more. Open Studios was [...]
Rotary brings paws for a cause with second annual DogFest
The Rotary Club of Newton hosted its second annual DogFest and Parade on Sunday morning, bringing together dogs and dog owners to raise money for [...]
Snapshots: 52nd Mayor Theodore Mann Breakfast highlights art, culture and community
Community leaders gathered at the UMass Charles River Campus on Wednesday morning for the 52nd Annual Theodore D. Mann Newton Mayor’s Community Breakfast. The annual [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
The end of May is for the dogs. Or, at least, Sunday afternoon is for the dogs, when Newton Rotary DogFest takes over the Hyde [...]