Five things to do in Newton this weekend
“While it is February, one can taste the full joys of anticipation. Spring stands at the gate with her finger on the latch.”—Patience Strong, British [...]
Newton’s new city seal design is complete
The city almost has a new seal. But not quite. The City Council was set to possibly vote on a new city seal selected by [...]
Celebrate Black History Month in Newton
The recognition of Black History Month officially began in 1976, but its roots go back a lot further. Carter Woodson, a journalist, activist and founder [...]
League of Women Voters may take position on reparations
Should Black Americans receive reparations for slavery and the Jim Crow century? That's a topic the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts may declare a [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
Newton has made it through the first month of 2025, and the daylight is sticking around for longer as our hemisphere starts to lean toward [...]
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 [...]
Without MCAS, Newton schools face urgency of setting graduation competency requirement
Newton Public Schools are under a time crunch to determine the district’s competency requirements for receiving a diploma. Earlier this year, Question 2 on the [...]
Newton author pens new book, ‘American Eldercide’
Despite consistently being ranked among the top states in national health surveys, Massachusetts experienced some of the highest nursing home death rates throughout the COVID-19 [...]
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 [...]
Mayor plans to pilot a public plaza in Newton Centre
Newton Centre has a big patch of park that provides a green oasis in the middle of a bustling village center. Now, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller [...]
Newton Theatre Company sets May date for Goldstein family tribute
This spring, the Newton Theatre Company will honor the Goldstein family—the Newton family of four who died in New Hampshire over the holidays—with a Monologue Project celebrating [...]
Eight things to do in Newton this weekend
“Summer friends will melt away like summer snows, but winter friends are friends forever.”—George R.R. Martin Winter is here. And it’s chilly. Fortunately, Newton has [...]
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 [...]
Newsmakers: Science, jazz and a new Chamber chair
Editor’s note: Newsmakers is a regular feature spotlighting accomplishments of Newton community members, businesses and organizations. Angela Pitter elected chair Charles River Chamber board The [...]
Snapshots: MLK Day ceremony rouses renewed resolve in time of tribulation
Newton commemorated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday with its 57th annual ceremony, organized by the Harmony Foundation, at West Newton’s First Unitarian Universalist [...]