How a Newton forest walk sparked a powerful mycology journey
How Newton nonprofits say the safety net is breaking this fall
Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Honeydew Melons have to get married in church? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Monday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.
Tuesday: Very hot with periods of sun, temps: high: 96, low: 70. 🌶 Hot!
Wednesday: An afternoon t-storm; hot, with a high of 94 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Black Mushroom Hunters Discover Deep Connections to Nature and Heritage Through Mycology (envirolink.org) — A Newton woodland walk in 2013 first drew naturalist Maria Pinto to a striking yellow mushroom, sparking her deep dive into mycology. Her experience reflects a broader movement of Black mushroom foragers using fungi to reconnect with nature, honor ancestral knowledge, and build community around environmental stewardship.
• In CRRC panel, nonprofits sound alarm on fraying safety net (figcitynews.com) — Newton residents are being urged to support three local nonprofits that say federal and state policy changes are shredding the safety net ahead of this fall. Leaders from Cradles to Crayons’ Newton facility, Spoonfuls, and Family Aid described rising need, looming SNAP and housing cuts, and asked locals for volunteering, donations, and civic engagement around a proposed state income tax cut.
📸 Around Newton
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
🚨Didi was LOST on May 12, 2026 in Newton, MA 02459 near Oakdale Rd, Newton . Please spread the word for this lost dog by sharing this post. Our beloved brown medium-sized poodle (teddy bear style) went missing around 11:30 PM… (Nextdoor Newton Highlands South)
Hi newton, anyone knows a student 18+ who needs extra cash ? There is a job posted on my free community ressource paying $20/h. If you are interested, you can send me a message. (Nextdoor Auburndale North)
Lifetime Fitness - Life Time, Inc. posted a job opening for Women's Locker Room Attendant in Newton. Apply here.
Whole Foods posted a job opening for Prepared Foods Team Member (Deli Service Counter & Culinary Venues) - Full Time in Newton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Watertown
Watertown Community Foundation Awards Inaugural Education & Youth Development Grants (watertownmanews.com)
Watertown Pride 2026: Parade, Performances, Food & Other Festivities (watertownmanews.com)
‘Music is good. Music is life': Residents gather for 2nd annual Watertown Porchfest (boston25news.com)
Waltham
McClure, Blinn and Haikal earn Bentley's top accolades for 2025-26 (bentleyfalcons.com)
Ok Newton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they cant elope!! (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!