Regina Wu, a physician and volunteer president of the Newton Food Pantry, was awarded a $10,000 Myra Kraft Community MVP award.
The Boston Children’s Poetry Competition, created by sisters Maya and Alissa Rabin, is holding its inaugural award ceremony for the winners.
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The DCR awarded $372,000 in funding to 14 organizations throughout the state to provide free beginner swimming lessons for all age groups.
The open-air shopping complex will host free kid-friendly events, outdoor workout classes, live music, and a street fair open to the public.
Newton North High School junior Angela Nie’s painting “Anticipation” will be featured for one year in the U.S. Capitol building.
Newton high school student Rohit Paradkar won $2,500 through Digital Federal Credit Union’s 2023 annual scholarship program.
The Newton-based nonprofit’s annual walk brings together sighted and visually impaired individuals to support the organization’s mission.
The solar panels will allow the farm to grow crops and power other activities with clean energy.
The 501(c)(3) organization builds community for Newtonians to enjoy through free arts and culture programming, public art, and volunteerism.
The Jewish congregation moved into its new home at 858 Walnut St. in Newton last month.
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Lawyers for Civil Rights called for an investigation into Newton Police's surveillance at the Boston Marathon, claiming "racial profiling."
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Eun Young Lee, a Boston Conservatory at Berklee associate professor of composition, was one of 171 recipients of the fellowship.
The new building has a rich Jewish history, and the move coincides with the eve of Passover, which officials called a "happy coincidence."
The branch, located at 843 Washington Street, was opened March 28.
Toni Hicks of Newton is a public interest attorney with experience working in nonprofit management.
Just a month after finishing chemotherapy treatment, Anya Rhodes of Newton walked across the finish line at the Jimmy Fund Walk.
Yard waste, along with trash and recycling carts, must be at curbs no later than 7 a.m. on collection day.
Holi, the Indian spring festival of colors, was celebrated at Newton City Hall March 11.
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A groundbreaking ceremony will be held next week for Opus Newton, a 174-unit senior housing complex.
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Vassili Syssoev and Sam Klein have given free landscaping and power washing services to those in need via their company Student Landscape.
This year's two-day family friendly festival will include ice sculptures, live performances and more.
The ticket was one of two $1 million Mega Millions tickets sold in Massachusetts for Tuesday night's drawing.
Curbside Christmas tree collection will run for two weeks beginning in January.
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The Wells Avenue YMCA has been completely renovated. Local officials will attend the grand opening ceremony.
Micro-grants from Newton Community Pride funded multiple local arts groups this fall.
The event recognized retiring board chair Ned Morse’s six decades of involvement with the Y.
The climate change microgrant program will support local efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Officers have individually pledged to donate and/or fundraise $100 for the cause.
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Donations can be dropped off at Starbucks now through Nov. 16.
Children are encouraged to wear a Halloween costume to the Fall Festival, an afternoon of autumn-themed activities and entertainment.
The family-friendly celebration will will feature music, dance, poetry, food, visual art, cultural presentations, and Indigenous vendors.
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