Snow, Well: Newton residents work at staying chill amid this brutal winter
By Kate Brodkin, Celine Hijazi and Lea Tran In Newton Centre, the snow was so much that several businesses stayed closed a day or two [...]
Rev. Eric Jackson of Eliot Church talks about how community can close racial, political divides
In January, the Rev. Dr. Eric Jackson of the Eliot Church of United Church of Christ graced a packed crowd at the city’s Martin Luther [...]
Churches file suit against Kristi Noem, DHS over ICE raids
Several Protestant denominations have sued the Department of Homeland Security, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, Immigration & Customs Enforcement and related agencies over federal immigration raids [...]
Six things to do in Newton this weekend
The good news is the snow is expected to start melting this weekend, as temperatures stretch well into the 40s. The bad news is it's [...]
As You Wish: WISHDISH Project helps nourish bodies and hearts with southern hospitality
While people who read the Newton Beacon and who listen to my segments on WBZ/iHeart radio are familiar with the amazing bounty of great food we [...]
That time civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson visited Newton
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a longtime civil rights activist, Baptist minister, former shadow senator for the District of Columbia, and two-time presidential candidate, died on [...]
A Newton couple traveled to every city and town in Massachusetts. Here are their top 5 restaurants
After losing their business in 2020, Jenny McBride and Jo Gray made it their mission to travel to every city and town in Massachusetts. The [...]
Six things to do in Newton this weekend
It's cold. And it's going to be cold all weekend. Warm yourself up with some community togetherness and celebration of the arts. Boston College and [...]
Still Shining at 105: Phil Schwartz celebrates more than a century of life and laughter
Smiles packed the community room at Coleman House as Phil Schwartz approached the microphone, joyfully leaning in while three candles flickered beside him to commemorate [...]
The kids are on vacation all next week, so here’s big list of activities for them
February recess is next week for Newton Public Schools. Still not sure what your child will be doing while school is out? We rounded up [...]
Seven things to do in Newton this long weekend
Cupid is due in town any minute, armed with bow and arrows to spark romance for Valentine's Day. This day is meant to celebrate your [...]
Church of the Redeemer helps fuel NPS kids with weekend food
The cost of food has risen dramatically in the past few years due to a combination of factors, from government tariffs to bird flu, at [...]
In Brief: Black History Month events, Solomon Schechter shocker and more
Spark Newton sponsoring Black History Month events Spark Newton, the arts and culture advocacy group formerly known as Newton Community Pride, is having three events [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
In what brings to mind the movie Groundhog Day, we're looking at another weekend of sub-freezing temperatures and a chance of snow. There's no Bill [...]
The Allen Center was once a desegregated school a century ahead of its time
The Allen Center, run by the Newton Cultural Alliance, is home to many cultural activities in West Newton. But it once housed something else: Nathaniel [...]