Newton residents reflect on namesake treat for National Fig Newton Day
This story is from The Heights, an independent, nonprofit newspaper run by Boston College students with which the Newton Beacon has a partnership. National Fig Newton Day [...]
‘You can’t sit this one out’: Newton’s MLK Day ceremony invokes Minnesota and calls for action
When Eric Jackson was in middle school, he went to a school dance and spent the entire evening standing along a wall, until a school [...]
In Brief: Coyotes, cookies and a construction loan
Happy Fig Newton Day Friday, Jan. 16, is National Fig Newton Day. The popular cookie was invented in the late 19th century in Philadelphia, but [...]
Newton Art Association helps craft a vibrant arts community
The Newton Art Association celebrated many of the city’s talented artists on Wednesday night with an awards ceremony and reception at the Cooper Center. Guests [...]
Seven things to do in Newton this long weekend
"True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice." — Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Stride Toward Freedom [...]
Homer and Valentine: Newton’s connection to current MFA exhibit
You might have seen advertisements for the Winslow Homer exhibit currently on display at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Homer, born in Boston [...]
In Brief: MLK Day details, hospital kudos and more
Newton-Wellesley Hospital named one of state’s best U.S. News & World Report has released its list of best regional hospitals, and Newton-Wellesley Hospital came in [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.”—Pablo Picasso Art brings winter to life this weekend with two art exhibit receptions at [...]
Giddy-Up: Newton is set to harness energy and movement in 2026
In the Chinese Zodiac, 2025 was the Year of the Snake, a time for shedding the old and making room for the new. And 2026 [...]
Newton has a blizzard of winter events to keep your frosty season fun
It’s cold…but that doesn’t mean you need to stay at home! We rounded up some fun events in Newton in January and February to enjoy. [...]
Author event in Newton Centre to highlight Elvis Presley’s Jewish roots
Did you know Elvis Presley was Jewish? On Thursday, Jan. 8–Presley’s birthday–local author, education consultant and Elvis expert Judie Magidson will be at Center Makor, [...]
Here are the Newton Beacon’s most-read stories of 2025
Newton had a busy year. And you noticed. How does that translate to eyes on headlines? It turns out pop culture, crime and politics are [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
"It's been a long December, and there's reason to believe, maybe this year will be better than the last." – Counting Crows As we venture [...]
Here are some places to spend New Year’s Eve in Newton
Not sure what you’re doing for New Year's Eve yet? Don’t want to go into downtown Boston? Don’t worry—there are plenty of options in Newton. [...]
Newton’s unsung heroes of 2025
This year had it all: Laughter, tears, fighting, joy, politics, drama and an election that included all of that. There were the stories that shaped [...]