Latest Hospital Capacity In Newton Area

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Middlesex County.

Newton Food Pantry To Host Diaper Drive

The event will be held from Thursday, July 15 through Saturday, July 17.

Newton Takes Step Closer To Turning Armory Into Affordable Homes

After setting up a feasibility study and then acquiring the building earlier this year, city officials sent out a request for proposals.

Live Music, Arts Festival Returns To Newton

Newton Community Pride​'s annual Linda Plaut Newton Festival of the Arts, which was put on hold last year because of the pandemic, is on.

Cats Need New Homes

Local rescue seeking homes for six cats.

4th Of July Pool Safety: Tips To Prevent Drowning In Newton

Swimming pool dangers persist, especially for children.

Blood Donors Needed In Newton Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

Blood platelet and type O donations are in high demand.

Newton's Historic Pony Truss Trail Reopens With Ribbon Cutting

Work was finished in September last year, but because of the pandemic, the ribbon cutting was only held recently.

Newton Foundation Sponsors Free Events Across MA In August

Newton Highland Street Foundation is sponsoring entry to children’s museums, nature sanctuaries and other events every day of August.

Besito's Mexican Restaurant At Chestnut Hill Closes

Besito opened in 2014, to aplomb. Besito at the Chestnut Hill Mall was the fifth in the U.S., and the second in Massachusetts.​

Newton-Wellesley Hospital To Give $1.9M Housing Insecurity Grant

Newton-Wellesley Hospital is asking nonprofits working to solve housing insecurity in the area to apply for a $1.9 million grant.

Newton Will Have To Pay That Parking Meter Again Soon

On July 12, Newton Parking Control Officers will again be giving out parking tickets to cars at expired meters.

Got An Extra Bicycle? Newton Group Hopes You'll Donate It

Newton Neighbors helping Neighbors is helping organize a bicycle drive to get bikes into the hands of young people.

No Fireworks For Newton This July 4

The fireworks draw over 10,000 people and the city decided it just wasn't safe yet, according to Newton Community Pride.

Newton Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives coming up in the Newton area.

Local Bike Shop Closes After Nearly 70 Years In Town:Patch PM

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Newton's Gath Pool And Crystal Lake To Open For Summer Swimming

Here's where to go in Newton to cool off.

Newton To Celebrate 'Juneteenth' Day

Juneteenth has been a major holiday in the U.S. stretching back to its founding in 1865.

Newton Pizza Spot, Area Food Delivery Service Work To Help Needy

New England Country Mart, the Chelsea-based food delivery service, is teaming up with a local restaurant to fight food insecurity.

Newton’s Resource Recovery Center Reopened

The Newton Resource Recovery Center at 115 Rumford Ave. has mostly reopened in time for spring cleaning.

Blood Donations Needed In Newton Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

The pandemic has affected the nation's blood supply. The Red Cross is holding a few blood drives soon in the Newton area.

David Ortiz Hosts Charity Golf Tournament In Newton

Former Red Sox Player David Ortiz was in Newton and raised several hundred thousand dollars to help children get heart surgery.

Newton's Carroll Center for the Blind Awarded $500K Grant

The Newton nonprofit will use the money to help transform the lives of individuals confronted by vision loss.

Found Bunny: Newton Police On Lookout To Find Owner

If your pet bunny hopped away from you recently, check with Newton police.

Newton Group To March To Draw Attention To Systemic Racism

There will be speeches, followed by a moment of silence, and a march into Newtonville.

Newton Group Brings Public Art To 8 City Village Centers

Newton Community Pride and the city are hoping to promote local businesses in Newton's village centers by getting people out for art.

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives In Newton Area

People who donate through the Red Cross between May 1 and 15 are eligible for an Amazon gift card.

Newton Gun Store Regulation Proposal At Standstill: Patch PM

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Man Buys Winning $1M Lottery Ticket At Newton Store

A Newton convenience store sold the winning $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s "High Voltage" instant ticket game.

Developer In West Newton Dunstan East Project Proposes More Units

A developer that got approval to build 234 apartments at the corner of Washington and Dunstan streets is asking for permission to add 67.

Newton Divided Over Gun Shop: Patch PM

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How Much Newton Will Get From $350 Billion American Rescue Plan

The Garden City was among 38 Massachusetts municipalities allocated financial support through the federal support program.

​Full Pink Supermoon: When And How To See It Over Newton

April’s full pink moon is the first of three consecutive supermoons that will shine big and bright over Newton.

Proposed Gun Shop Slapped With 'Stop-Work Order'

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Newton Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

The pandemic has impacted the U.S. blood supply. The Red Cross is holding a series of blood drives soon in the Newton area.

Prescription Drug Take Back Day 2021: Locations In Newton

Nearly 1 million pounds of prescription drugs were collected during the last take-back event in October 2020.

WindowART To Fill Vacant Windows Around Newton

Newton Community Pride is trying something a little different this year and repurposing its FenceArt project.

Proposed Local Gun Store Riles Neighbors: Patch PM

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Lyrid Meteor Shower Peak: When To See Fireballs In Newton

The Lyrids peak is a perfect start to Earth Day in Newton. Known for fireballs, the meteor shower overlaps with the Eta Aquariids.

Winter's Last Gasp Heads To Massachusetts: Patch PM

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Travel Like A Local: Submit Your Town For Our 2018 Travel Guide

Whether you've got the best brewery around or a music festival that rivals Coachella, tell us why your town should be a destination in 2018.