Jackson Homestead and Museum reopens with sweeping new exhibit
Newton’s Jackson Homestead and Museum, also known as the Newton History Museum, reopened recently with a state-of-the-art exhibit on the entirety of the city’s history [...]
Durant-Kenrick House has two Revolutionary-era reenactment events to celebrate America’s 250th
Later this month, Newton will help the nation celebrate its 250th birthday with a family-friendly immersive event, Revolutionary Newton. And next month, things get naughty [...]
In Brief: A mayoral chat, a post-mayoral position and more
Looking at Laredo’s first 100 days How have Mayor Marc Laredo’s first 100 days in office been? Any surprises? Any regrets? Any exciting new plans? [...]
The King in Newton: Longtime Newtonian and educator working on two-part bio (and film) about Elvis
Since the age of six, Judie Magidson has lived in the same home in Newton. It was where she first sat under what she calls [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
It may not feel like it yet, but spring is on the way. And we'll get a little taste of that this weekend as temperatures [...]
Snow, Well: Newton residents work at staying chill amid this brutal winter
By Kate Brodkin, Celine Hijazi and Lea Tran In Newton Centre, the snow was so much that several businesses stayed closed a day or two [...]
Rev. Eric Jackson of Eliot Church talks about how community can close racial, political divides
In January, the Rev. Dr. Eric Jackson of the Eliot Church of United Church of Christ graced a packed crowd at the city’s Martin Luther [...]
Churches file suit against Kristi Noem, DHS over ICE raids
Several Protestant denominations have sued the Department of Homeland Security, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, Immigration & Customs Enforcement and related agencies over federal immigration raids [...]
Six things to do in Newton this weekend
The good news is the snow is expected to start melting this weekend, as temperatures stretch well into the 40s. The bad news is it's [...]
As You Wish: WISHDISH Project helps nourish bodies and hearts with southern hospitality
While people who read the Newton Beacon and who listen to my segments on WBZ/iHeart radio are familiar with the amazing bounty of great food we [...]
That time civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson visited Newton
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a longtime civil rights activist, Baptist minister, former shadow senator for the District of Columbia, and two-time presidential candidate, died on [...]
A Newton couple traveled to every city and town in Massachusetts. Here are their top 5 restaurants
After losing their business in 2020, Jenny McBride and Jo Gray made it their mission to travel to every city and town in Massachusetts. The [...]
Six things to do in Newton this weekend
It's cold. And it's going to be cold all weekend. Warm yourself up with some community togetherness and celebration of the arts. Boston College and [...]
Still Shining at 105: Phil Schwartz celebrates more than a century of life and laughter
Smiles packed the community room at Coleman House as Phil Schwartz approached the microphone, joyfully leaning in while three candles flickered beside him to commemorate [...]
The kids are on vacation all next week, so here’s big list of activities for them
February recess is next week for Newton Public Schools. Still not sure what your child will be doing while school is out? We rounded up [...]