by Chuck Tanowitz | Jul 19, 2020 | Newton
The Newton Nomadic Theater periodically run an event at Gregorian Rugs called the Nomad Story Slam. They are nights of community story telling. Each event has a theme and anyone can come and throw their name in the hat to tell a five minute story – and they have...
by Gail Spector | Oct 28, 2016 | Legendary Locals, Newton
I will be speaking at the Newton Free Library on Tuesday, Nov. 1 about “Legendary Locals of Newton.” In addition to talking about notable people who hail from Newton, I’ll talk about some of the people who didn’t make the book. I’ll also... by Greg Reibman | Jul 20, 2016 | Newton |
While setbacks and square footage and other factors are points of concern in any discussion regarding teardowns, a group in Needham has decided to focus on just one: Height. The Needham Times report is here. by Greg Reibman | Jul 19, 2016 | Newton |
Here’s what Tom Mountain, chair of Newton’s Republican City Committee at the GOP Convention, told WGBH Radio this week… Where’s Charlie? Where’s Karen? Where’s Charlie Baker, Karen Polito—why aren’t you here? It is the moral and political obligation...
by Adam Peller | Jul 18, 2016 | Newton |
The Atlantic has a great story (“Why are third-graders afraid of Donald Trump?”) about two Newton elementary school children who co-founded Kids Against Trump. Micah St. George and Alexis Fridman, both soon-to-be fourth graders at Angier “appear to... by Greg Reibman | Jul 18, 2016 | Newton |
As of Aug. 1, the Newton Food Pantry will be located on the basement level of Newton City Hall. The pantry entrance is on Homer Street side of building and is elevator-equipped and handicap-accessible. Donations may be delivered outside the pantry’s basement... by Nathan Phillips | Jul 15, 2016 | Newton
Dr . Michael Jaff has been named president of Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Announcement follows in full: On behalf of the Boards of Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Partners HealthCare, we are very pleased to announce that Michael R. Jaff, DO has been chosen as the new...
by Adam Peller | Jul 14, 2016 | Newton
The 4th annual Feast of the Falls was held a few weeks ago in Hemlock Gorge. This amazing neighborhood party is a sit down catered dinner for the first 400 people in Upper Falls who sign up for tickets.This year there was a great spontaneous addition to the... by Greg Reibman | Jul 13, 2016 | Newton
As reported by Gail Spector here, Newton’s Charter Commission approved by straw vote, 12-year term limits for mayor and city council. Vote in our poll and explain your position. [polldaddy poll=”9469723″]
by Chuck Tanowitz | Jul 12, 2016 | Newton |
On July 16, 2016, from 1:00-4:00 pm, the Newton Free Library will be hosting the second annual STEAM Expo as part of our ongoing programming for all ages related to the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics). The year’s event promises to...
by Adam Peller | Jul 11, 2016 | Newton |
On Monday at 5:30 p.m. there was a citizens-organized support rally for the police in the park adjacent to the Newton Police Station (at the corner of Washington and Cherry Streets) in West Newton. by Greg Reibman | Jul 9, 2016 | Newton |
And the Newton police appreciate it… We feel so grateful and blessed, by those who dropped off food, flowers and words of appreciation. #Weloveyou❤️ pic.twitter.com/0Q7jnFRtgD— Newton Police (@newtonpolice) July 9, 2016