Social studies overhaul focuses on breadth, depth and civics in an era that demands all three
Many students in America—including Newton—only learn history up through the World War II period. And Newton Public Schools district leadership wants to change that. So, [...]
The Cork & Board in Newton Centre offers wine, gifts and a whole vibe
Having friends over and want to make it a special occasion? The Cork & Board may be able to help. The Cork & Board is [...]
In Brief: River pollution, a drone course, a one-day farmers market and more
NPS puts eyes to the sky with new drone course Newton Public Schools, in collaboration with the Boston Drone School, is offering Newton North and [...]
Column: Newton’s climate is changing, and our plants are changing with it
Newton has been bursting into color the past few weeks as plants come into flower. Cherry and magnolia trees are covered in pink flowers, and [...]
12 things to do in Newton this weekend
"Get busy living, or get busy dying."—Stephen King Newton has an abundance of amusement for the stir-crazy this weekend. The City of Newton's Community Events [...]
Helen Garity, new director of Hyde Community Center, talks summer programming
Now that the weather is finally seasonable, friends and neighbors are eager to catch up. In Newton, one of the most popular spots to do [...]
Newton Centre Asian Market opening remains in limbo by ‘stop work’ order
On Sunday, a crowd of people gathered at 28 Langley Street in Newton Centre outside the anticipated Asian Market, which was supposed to have opened [...]
Lions edge out Tigers 2-1 in baseball nailbiter
Up 2-1 in the seventh inning with the bases loaded behind him, Newton South pitcher Brendan Corkery had one thing on his mind: just throw [...]
Snapshots: ‘Music for All’ kicks off annual Linda Plaut Festival
On Saturday night, Spark Newton, in collaboration with the City of Newton, kicked off the annual Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts with a concert [...]
Harmony Foundation keeps Newton connected across cultures, faiths and backgrounds
In 1988, Newton Mayor Theodore D. Mann looked at his city and saw it changing—new faces, new languages, and new faiths finding their footing in [...]
Laredo administration assures drinking water not impacted by TCE contamination
Mayor Marc Laredo followed up last week’s informational gathering—Nonantum neighbors met with a representative from environmental consulting firm Arcadis—with some updates on how the city [...]