Snapshots: Pumpkin Fest 2024 in Auburndale
Combing through a pumpkin patch for that perfect pumpkin is a memory many New England families share each fall. But the United Parish of Auburndale [...]
Six things to do in Newton this weekend
The weekend before Halloween has plenty to get you into the spirit of the spooky season. And there are two alcohol-inclusive events, for those of [...]
Paddy’s Road Race to hit the ground running this weekend
A Newton tradition returns for the 23rd annual Paddy’s Road Race, in partnership with various local businesses and organizations on Sunday, October 20 in West [...]
Good Dog in Newton Centre offers vintage books, records and a whole vibe
PHOTO: Good Dog Records & Books at 1187 Centre Street offers a variety of used books, albums and other rare finds. Photo by Daniel Dern [...]
Don’t fear, you can still sign the kids up for Halloween Window Painting
As the air cools down to a bite and the spooky decorations start popping up in yards across the villages, Newton's annual Halloween Window Painting [...]
PHOTOS: Newton celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day
Newton held its 4th annual Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration Monday, and the cold rain couldn't dampen the warm pride that radiated across Albemarle Field. There [...]
Five things to do in Newton this long weekend
"My sorrow, when she's here with me, thinks these dark days of autumn rain are beautiful as days can be; she loves the bare, the [...]
‘This is the Holy Acorn’: Newton Tree Conservancy hosts sapling giveaway
PHOTO: The Newton Tree Conservancy was established in 2008. (Erell Renaudeau / For The Heights) The following story first appeared on The Heights, an independent, nonprofit newspaper [...]
Newsmakers: A climate honor, a board appointment and punching cancer
Editor’s note: Newsmakers is a regular feature spotlighting accomplishments of Newton community members, businesses and organizations. Boston College named Climate Leader Mass Save has named [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
Fall is in full-swing, which in New England means cooler air, a shower threat, some wind, some warm sun—basically a weather salad. That's what's forecast [...]
Myrtle Baptist Church to mark 150th anniversary with celebration weekend
In October 1874, as the region’s Black population increased with post-Civil War migration to Boston, Black families in West Newton launched their own church, Myrtle [...]
Newton Community Farm offers fall fun and fresh foods
As the leaves change and a slight chill fills the air, Newton Community Farm is kicking off its autumn season of events and festivities. “We [...]
Twice Blessed: First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton welcomes two new ministers
PHOTO: Rev. Joel Miller and Rev. Dr. Debra Haffner are the new ministers at First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton. Courtesy Photo The First Unitarian [...]
PHOTOS: Newtonville Village Day sends off September in style
Newtonville held its Village Day on Sunday, closing out the warm months with a block party and a couple thousand guests. Crowds lined Walnut Street [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
September seems to have come and gone in the blink of an eye, but it's going out on a high note with temperatures in the [...]