Newton sculptor Nancy Schon has gone from ducklings to dissent in the Era of Trump
In 1987, Newton artist Nancy Schon crafted her way to fame with her bronze sculpture, “Make Way for Ducklings,” inspired by a children’s book of [...]
Snapshots: Newton caps of Pride with Celebration of Queer Culture
Saturday morning's light rain gave way to a field of rainbows across Hyde Community Center as Newton Pride held its Celebration of Queer Culture, honoring [...]
Rain Delay: Newton Centre Plaza opening and Chalkfest moved to Sunday
The seemingly endless pattern of rainy Saturdays strikes again. With Saturday's weather forecast calling for showers throughout the morning and afternoon, the city is moving [...]
Hyde Center serves family fun all summer: Here’s what to expect
The weather’s been warming up in Newton, and with it, the Hyde Community Center’s summer tradition is back in full swing. Every Friday night from [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
Editor's Note: The Newton Centre Plaza opening was previously listed for Saturday has since been moved to Sunday due to rain in the forecast. *** [...]
Newton Centre Plaza to open this weekend
A few months ago, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller announced that the city would temporarily refashion part of the Langley Parking Lot next to the Newton Centre [...]
A Streetcar Named the A-Line: Remembering a regional railroad relic
If you look at a map of the MBTA’s Green Line, you’ll see lines marked B, C, D, and E. But once upon a time, [...]
Snapshots: Newton’s Juneteenth 2025
Newton had its annual Juneteenth celebration at the Hyde Community Center on Thursday, drawing hundreds of people to enjoy the arrival of summer and commemorate [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
The heat is on. Summer makes its official entrance this weekend, and with it some of Newton's summer favorites. If gardening's your thing, there's a [...]
Tone Down for What? LGBTQ rights activist Holly Ryan is giving toughness in a time of Trump
Holly Ryan was honored by the year’s Pride festivities for being a trailblazer—the first-ever transgender city councilor elected in the state, someone who stood up [...]
Newton Theatre Company honors Goldstein family through Monologue and memory
Jesse King and Keren Kohane coped with the loss of their friend Valerie Goldstein and her family the only way they knew how–through performance. Hundreds [...]
Newsmakers: Breaking ground, splashing around and Fenway sound
Editor’s note: Newsmakers is a regular feature spotlighting accomplishments of Newton community members, businesses and organizations. City breaks ground on West Newton Armory Seven years [...]
Newton’s annual Juneteenth celebration coming Thursday to the Hyde Center
Thursday marks the 160th anniversary of when slavery ended in America, and The Harmony Foundation will hold its fourth annual Juneteenth celebration at the Hyde [...]
First Baptist Church and insurance company settle bell tower dispute
First Baptist Church in Newton settled with its insurance company, Church Mutual, for an undisclosed amount for the repair of its bell tower. This settles [...]
Sidebody’s road from Newton South High School to Boston Calling
In 2007, Lena Warnke transferred from the United Kingdom to Newton South High School, where she met a spunky girl, Martha Schnee, in her math [...]