At Wednesday Write Night, Newtonian scribes gather to refine their craft
Six people sat in a small room in the Newton Free Library, typing away or letting the ink of a pen flow as they crafted [...]
Career development organization African Bridge Network looks for support to employ skilled immigrants
Immigrants and fellowship alumni of the African Bridge Network spoke Wednesday night about their struggles to find work in the United States. The event at [...]
Snapshots: Lions volleyball blanks Taunton in playoff opener
Up two sets to none, Newton South’s girls varsity volleyball team seemed to be on cruise control in their opening round playoff matchup against Taunton [...]
Column: An insider’s guide to Newton’s arts and cultural community
When I got involved in Newton’s arts and cultural community, first as a volunteer and board member and later as a nonprofit executive director, it [...]
Driven: A Newton South student launched a program to get older Newtonians to the polls
Zoe Weiner wasn’t happy she couldn’t vote, but she wasn't going to let being 16 stop her from participating in election day. On Tuesday, Weiner [...]
Winter is coming, and so are increased energy costs. Here’s how Newton is coping.
As winter approaches, Newton residents brace for higher utility bills. “The last year and a half has been rough,” said Joana Gonçalves, a Newton resident [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
The stress of the election season is behind us, and the stress of the holiday season has yet to arrive. This is the time for [...]
Election Results: Newton backs Healey, Markey and housing initiative, opposes all-parties primary
The 2026 elections are over, and several states made history Tuesday night in various ways. While Massachusetts didn’t do anything historic, Bay State voters reelected [...]
CPA affordable housing funds fraught with friction over West Newton project
The Community Preservation Committee is requesting $1.9 million in Community Preservation Act funds to go to the Newton Affordable Housing Trust, which is to help [...]
Council pushes back start of Newton’s overnight parking ban for this winter
Happy Holidays, or "Bah Humbug," depending on your position regarding the city's winter overnight parking ban. The Newton City Council on Monday night voted to [...]
Riverside is requesting reapproval with a senior housing rebrand
Last December, the City Council approved the fourth rendition of the Riverside development plan, which has been more than a decade in the making. But [...]
Six things to do in Newton this weekend
It's Halloween time, and Newton has been in spirit with painted windows, a party in Coletti Magni Park and more. This weekend continues that festive [...]
Public meeting set for Newton Centre Plaza Pilot, which expires this week
Judgment Day for the Newton Centre Plaza is going to have to wait, at least a little while longer. There’s a public hearing later this [...]
Can Question 7 bring ‘starter homes’ back?
The lead proponent of the ballot question that aims to make it easier to build single-family homes urged voters to support the measure in a [...]
Newton expanding its Career & Technical Education Program to give students a head start
Francis Le faces a dual monitor. One screen shows 3D modeling software, the other a photo of the Mario Kart race course “Rainbow Road.” A [...]