Five things to do in Newton this weekend
It's Passover, and Easter is this weekend. Lots of celebrating awaits many Newtonians, but that also means fewer public events. But the weather is expected [...]
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps: Progressive era writer, activist and Newton Centre resident
Newton has had many literary figures reside within its bounds. One you may not have heard of was Elizabeth (born Mary) Stuart Phelps, who later [...]
In Brief: Maps, paddles, trivia victory and more
Cops come for coffee Near Frank Pepe’s at the Shops at Chestnut Hill was recently crawling with cops, but it was for their "Coffee With [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
It's said that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. Hopefully that lamb has thick fur, because we're in for [...]
Newton architectural photographer Peter Vanderwarker turns his lens on Boston
Newton photographer Peter Vanderwarker has captured monuments in Paris, colorful sites in Yellowstone and natural wonders in Costa Rica. But as the 250th anniversary of [...]
In Brief: A redesign of a redesign, a Chamber shuffle and more
Washington Street redesign may get some changes Not a fan of the Washington Street Redesign Pilot? You may be in luck. Mayor Marc Laredo recently [...]
Seven things to do in Newton this weekend
As the ice melts away and Newton begins to wake up, slowly but surely, from a snow-packed winter, there's plenty of music to make that [...]
New exhibit at Jackson Homestead highlights Newton’s diverse history
After over six months of renovations, the Jackson Homestead and Museum has reopened with a new exhibit celebrating Newton’s multicultural history. The exhibit, “Newton: The [...]
Business-minded engineer Tyler Morris gets ready to shred in Foxborough April 25
At some point in pretty much everyone's life, they dream of being a rock star. For Newton's Tyler Morris, that dream started to take shape very [...]
Newton teen creates award-winning app to help people with Type 1 diabetes
As the son of two software engineers, Aaron Prager figured app development was in his future. Little did he know that the first app he [...]
Snapshots: International Women’s Day and Holi Celebration 2026
Sunday was International Women's Day. And last week marked the Hindu observance of Holi, a multi-day celebration of color. The Newton City Hall War Memorial [...]
Union Church group adds voice to Burlington ICE detention center protests
Every Wednesday, the sidewalks in front of the Department of Homeland Security Field Office in Burlington are lined with hundreds of protesters waving signs expressing [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
We have a bad omen bonanza hitting this weekend, which starts with Friday the 13th and ends with the Ides of March, but if you're [...]
Jackson Homestead and Museum reopens with sweeping new exhibit
Newton’s Jackson Homestead and Museum, also known as the Newton History Museum, reopened recently with a state-of-the-art exhibit on the entirety of the city’s history [...]
Durant-Kenrick House has two Revolutionary-era reenactment events to celebrate America’s 250th
Later this month, Newton will help the nation celebrate its 250th birthday with a family-friendly immersive event, Revolutionary Newton. And next month, things get naughty [...]