Five things to do in Newton this weekend
It's that quiet period between schools closing and July 4, when it seems like nothing is going on in the city. But there's plenty. This [...]
Author TH Forest answers the call of queer fiction
TH Forest, a three-times published and Newton-born author, writes romantic, LGBTQ fiction. She doesn’t identify as gay, but she believes in telling queer stories. “I [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
Summer is officially here as of Friday, although it feels like it's been here all week. As you head out for some relief from the [...]
Newton at Home helps seniors get around, socialize and thrive
After 75-year-old Dorie Fried downsized from her former home of 40 years in Newtonville, she lives alone but with her cat, Cooper. “Cooper keeps me [...]
Juneteenth Celebration blends arts, history and spirit at Hyde Center
The Hyde Center was alive with music, food and jubilation on Saturday, as the city celebrated Juneteenth—the holiday commemorating the end of slavery in America—with [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
It's the last official weekend of spring, and Newton has a weekend of art, music, culture and fun for you to enjoy, There's a Juneteenth [...]
Ukulele festival strikes a chord, brightens rainy day in Newton
Newton City Hall’s War Memorial Auditorium transformed into a concert hall on Saturday, as ukulele players from across the state gathered for "Strummin’ Up to [...]
Photos: Highlands Village Day pushes through the rain
Sunday was wet. Very wet. At times, the rain was falling in what seemed like monsoon levels, drenching the city of Newton to the core. [...]
Strawberry Festival honors Susan Paley of Village Bank
The Newton Cultural Alliance held its annual Strawberry Festival Fundraiser at the Allen Center in West Newton Saturday evening, featuring musical performances, food and an [...]
Photos: Porchfest harmonizes across Newton
Newton recently held its annual Porchfest celebration, with musicians performing for crowds from porches in Auburndale, Waban Center and Lower Falls. The event allows Newtonians [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
June in Newton means a cornucopia of cultural activities and events for you to enjoy, and this weekend includes an Indigenous art exhibit and a [...]
Photos: Newton Pride flag ceremony
June marks LGBTQ Pride Month, and on Tuesday Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller met with residents and LGBTQ advocates on the lawn of City Hall to [...]
Photos: Newton Fire Department Pancake Breakfast
Apparently, Newton really loves pancakes (and who can blame them?). The city held a Pancake Breakfast at the Newton Fire Department Headquarters on Centre Street, [...]
Fallen, Never Forgotten: Newton honors police killed in the line of duty
Police Memorial Sunday, a day to reflect on officers lost in the line of duty, falls on the second Sunday of every June. And this [...]
Five thigs to do in Newton this weekend
The month of long days and warm nights is upon us as June makes its appearance this weekend, promising temperatures in the 80s and clear, [...]