Newton Community Pride Names Nancy Schön Arts Scholarship Recipents

Three students graduating this year are recipients of a $1,000 scholarship for their pursuit of art in higher education.

Newton To Celebrate Pride Month With Flag Raising Ceremony

The ceremony will be held on Tuesday, June 1 at 6 p.m. on the lawn of City Hall.

Memorial Day 2022: Ceremonies & Events In Newton

Newton will be hosting a Memorial Day Parade and Cemetery Observance for the first time in two years on Sunday, May 29 and Monday, May 30.

Independent Jewish Congregation Moving To Newton Four Corners

The move marks the first time the community will have its own home, rather than sharing space with another religious institution.

Nonantum Neighborhood Association To Host 10th Annual Village Day

The event will be held on Sunday, June 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Newton Resident Awarded Herbert Randolph Kiser Memorial Scholarship

The scholarship is named after Herbert Randolph "Randy” Kiser, who was born in Waltham in 1956.

Welcome Home Pantry Opens At New Location In West Newton

Since 2016, Welcome Home has been providing families experiencing hardship with the basic household items they need to live with dignity.

Waban Life Scout Donates To New England Center & Home for Veterans

Carlie Briere was inspired by her many family members who have served in the military and chose to help NECHV for her Eagle Scout project.

Chestnut Hill Square To Host Diaper Drive For Salvation Army

Donations of new baby diapers and baby wipes will be accepted throughout the month of May.

Rashi School Honors Newton Residents Michelle and Darren Black

Amidst warm welcomes, delicious food, and emotional speeches, The Rashi School’s annual dinner was held live on May 1 at the Seaport Hotel

Newton's American Legion Post 440 To Host First Responders Cookout

The event will be held on Saturday, May 14 at 12 p.m. at 295 California Street.

Newton Residents Organize Historical Walk Through Upper Falls

The event will take place on Saturday, May 7 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Newton Rotary To Host Monthly Clothing Collection Drives

The collection drives will be held from 8 a.m. to noon in the circular driveway of the Scandinavian Living Center.

Newton Community Pride Announces Community Micro Grant Recipients

Recipients include the Waban Improvement Society, PorchFest, Nonantum Village Welcome Mural, and Newton Nomadic Theater.

The 48th Annual Newton Mayor’s Community Breakfast To Be Held May 25

The event will be held at 7:30 a.m. the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s Mount Ida Campus in the Shaw Hall Courtyard.

West Suburban YMCA In Newton Joins Campaign to Prevent Sexual Abuse

"Five Days of Action” is a weeklong campaign to raise awareness and inspire adults to take action to protect children from sexual abuse.

Newton's American Legion Post 440 To Host Annual Ham-A-Rama

The event is being held to raise money for the organization's veteran programs.

Chestnut Hill Square To Host Linen Drive To Benefit Welcome Home

Welcome Home works to provide families experiencing hardship with the basic household items they need to live with dignity.

Old Bank In Newton To Become New Space For The Community

The project is being led by Rev. Devlin Scott of New City Church, who plans to use the space for various community offerings.

Carroll Center For The Blind To Host 5K & Walk For Independence

The family-friendly event celebrates the entire community coming together to improve the lives of people with vision loss.

Newton Food Pantry Laces Up for Project Bread’s Walk for Hunger

Newton-Based Nonprofit to Raise Money for Local Hunger Relief Programs

Newton Police Selling Patches For Autism Awareness Month

All proceeds from the patches will be donated to the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism.

Newton Residents Michelle & Darren Black Honored by Rashi School

The Rashi School's 2022 Kehillah (Community) Award will be given to Michelle and Darren Black

Newton’s Centre Street Food Pantry Names Rose Saia As Director

Saia led the pantry’s operations throughout the pandemic, ensuring that the organization continued to provide food to many clients in need.

Kennedy Institute opens reservations for Summer 2022 camp visits

Edward M. Kennedy Institute is now accepting reservations for Summer 2022 camp/school visits

Newton Residents Attend Rashi School STEM Fair

Proud parents and Newton residents Peter and Alissa Golbus attended the Rashi School STEM Fair where son Aaron presented his case study.

Newton Community Pride Seeking Artists To Decorate Church Pews

Sit & Let Your Spirit Soar is a new initiative designed to create community, encourage conversation, and inspire feelings of connection.

Newton Seeking Lifeguards For Summer 2022 Season

Shifts are available during days, afternoons, and weekends in June, July, and August.

Newton Community Freedge Celebrating First Anniversary

The freedge is a 24/7 refrigerator and pantry that provides free food and personal care products to anyone who needs them.

Newton Mayor Says Covid Had A Racially Disproportionate Impact

The Newton Community Needs Assessment launched last fall to determine the most pressing needs of Newton’s economically vulnerable residents.

Newton Skaters To Compete At Synchronized Skating Championships

Rachel Zhou, Alexa Zhou and Alizeh Tahir will compete on Team Excel Juvenile.

Newton Woman From Ukraine Raises Over $700K For Relief Efforts

Katya Malakhova​ is using her organization “Sunflowers of Peace” to raise relief funds for Ukraine.

Newton Community Pride To Distribute 2022 Micro Grants

Grants must align with the mission of NCP to support arts and culture, service, and beautification in the Newton community.

Newton’s American Legion Post 440 To Host Fundraising Event

The All You Can Eat Pasta Dinner will be held on Saturday, Feb. 19 at 6 p.m.

Newton Food Pantry Now Offering Services To College Students

Newton-based college students and staff can get groceries at Newton Food Pantry with just a valid school ID.

Newton Nonprofit Wins 2021 Best of Better Business Bureau Award

The Better Business Bureau serving Eastern Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, and Vermont, established the Best of BBB Awards in 2020.

Newton Community Pride Elects Six New Board Members

The new directors will join the existing 11 member board.

Rockland Trust Donates $25K To Newton Financial Nonprofit

American Consumer Credit Counseling, Inc. is dedicated to helping clients regain control of their finances and plan for a debt-free future.

Newton Resident To Publish Book Benefitting Asian Community

Ingrid Chiemi Schroffner​’s book will benefit the Asian Community Development Corporation.

Newton Scout Raises Nearly $13K To Help Local Veterans

Carlier Briere partnered with the Vietnam Veterans Workshop and New England Center and Home For Veterans as part of her Eagle Scout Project.