West Newton Cinema restoration work gets nearly $2 million boost with CPA funds
While the outside world jumps between suspense, horror and occasional dark comedy these days, West Newton Cinema’s comeback story has reached a pleasant plot twist, [...]
Four things to do this Thanksgiving weekend
Turkey sandwiches. Turkey soup. Turkey and cranberry sauce casserole. So many leftovers to get through this weekend. You'll also want to get up, stretch and [...]
In Brief: Holiday events and new primary care office coming next week
Newton Centre Holiday Shopping Stroll coming next week Lauren Berman of All Over Newton has organized another Holiday Shopping Stroll in Newton Centre, on Thursday, [...]
Charles River Chamber champions local arts and culture for holiday shopping
There’s been a lot of talk lately about arts and culture in Newton. Mayor-Elect Marc Laredo is planning to create a whole new department for [...]
Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony highlights grief, anxiety and hope in resistance
In May, 1995, a transgender woman named Debra Forte was beaten and stabbed to death in Haverhill. A few months later, on Nov. 20, 1995, [...]
Eight things to do in Newton this weekend
The chill of winter is moving in, and this weekend you will want to wear a warm jacket with temperatures reaching only into the 40s [...]
A Newton native and her husband gave their hearts to each other—and to jazz
Nine years, 55 countries. Half their time on land, half on cruise ships. That’s the life rhythm of pianist Ivan Danylets and vocalist Arjana Vizulis [...]
Newsmakers: Four women on the rise
Editor’s note: Newsmakers is a regular feature spotlighting accomplishments of Newton community members, businesses and organizations. Have an announcement you'd like to include? Email editor@newtonbeacon.org. [...]
Six things to do in Newton this weekend
"Nothing lasts forever, even cold November rain."— Guns N' Roses Indeed, this November rain streak will pause for part of the weekend (yet cool). Dive [...]
Snapshots: Newton’s 2025 Veterans Day ceremony
Tuesday’s Veterans Day observance at the American Legion Post 440 in Nonantum brought together a conflagration of local officials, newly elected city representatives, members of [...]
Newton has a bunch of cultural events to keep your 2025 holiday season bright
It’s chilly out there! But that doesn’t mean you need to stay at home. There are tons of fun events in Newton to liven up [...]
In Brief: Cooper Center, jazz and trees
West Suburban YMCA gala breaks fundraising record The West Suburban YMCA recently held its annual fundraiser gala, with more than 200 community members attending, including [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
Many in Newton could use some post-election fun and stress relief. Newton has you covered. The Newton Free Library is looking good for 150 years [...]
Ruderman Family Foundation sues media company that refused them service over stance on Israel
The Ruderman Family Foundation (RFF), a Newton-based non-profit, is suing Jubilaria Media LLC, over Jubilaria Media’s decision to not work with them due to their [...]
Snapshots: Smashing pumpkins at Newton City Hall
It's been an intense year for many. And there's something about eviscerating a pumpkin that helps get that stress out. Green Newton, in partnership with [...]