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 [...]
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 [...]
Snapshots: WinterFEST 2025
It may be cold outside, but Newton Community Pride brought the fun and entertainment to the winter season this weekend with the 4th annual WinterFEST [...]
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 [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
“I have the audacity to believe that peoples everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies, education and culture for their minds, and [...]
WinterFEST to liven up Newton’s frosty season next weekend
Newton Community Pride is hosting its 4th annual WinterFEST next weekend, Jan. 24 to 26, in Newton Centre, Cold Spring Park, Newton Highlands and West [...]
En Garde: Despite challenges, Olympia Fencing Center parries and advances
Tucked behind the Newton Highlands Playground, you’ll find a fencing club that’s remained in business despite numerous challenges.Owners Iulia and Daniel Hondor opened their Newton [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
The new year is coming in cold. Temperatures are expected to hover around freezing all weekend, with a chance of light snow on Saturday. Fortunately, [...]
2025 looks to be a transformative year for Newton
2025 is the Year of the Snake, according to the Chinese Zodiac. It’s a fitting animal for the year, especially in Newton, as the [...]