Howie Newman is bringing his Musical Baseball Show to Newton this month
The Boston Red Sox will have their Opening Day game against the Rangers on March 27, in Arlington, Texas. But you can celebrate the 2025 [...]
Three Newton kids to participate in World Figure Skating Championships
Three Newton kids are heading to the International Skating Union World Figure Skating Championships this year as members of the Dedham Savings Sweepers, the youngest [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
We're about to see a whole weekend with temperatures above 40 degrees for the first time in months. Make the most of it. Newton is [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
It's often said that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. This weekend, March is flipping the script and coming [...]
Linda Plaut Festival accepting grant applications
Are you artistic? Talented? Eager to share your creativity with your community? This one's for you. The new Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts grant [...]
Newton has a bunch of events to get you through the rest of the frosty season
It’s still cold, but that doesn’t mean you need to stay cooped up in the house. There are a ton of great events in Newton [...]
He felt God call him to come out. Now, he helps Black churches help others to do the same
The following story first appeared on The Heights, an independent, nonprofit newspaper run by Boston College students, with which the Newton Beacon has formed a partnership. Stories [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
We're in for a heatwave this weekend, so to speak—temperatures are expected to reach the upper 30s—and after the week we've had, that's reason enough [...]
Authors Phoebe Sinclair and Lisa Stringfellow talk writing at Newtonville Books
Phoebe Sinclair perused the shelves for a children’s book she’d heard about. Lisa Stringfellow did likewise. The two authors, who were at Newtonville Books to [...]
Retired Newton teacher Kemp Harris has recorded his fourth album
Kemp Harris, a retired Newton Public Schools teacher, has recently recorded an album, "The American Chronicles," and he's accepting donations to help him release it [...]
The Underground Railroad had a stop at the Jackson Homestead
Newton today is known as a law-abiding town. In the mid 19th century, however, some of its citizens broke the law: by harboring fugitives who [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
It's Valentine's Day, and there are plenty of activities to do with a significant other (or with friends, or alone) while the temperatures plunge into [...]
Scandinavian Cultural Center honors Indigenous Nordic culture with Film screening
The following story first appeared on The Heights, an independent, nonprofit newspaper run by Boston College students, with which the Newton Beacon has formed a partnership. Stories [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
“While it is February, one can taste the full joys of anticipation. Spring stands at the gate with her finger on the latch.”—Patience Strong, British [...]
Newton’s new city seal design is complete
The city almost has a new seal. But not quite. The City Council was set to possibly vote on a new city seal selected by [...]