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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Police Ask Residents With Security Cameras To Team Up: Patch PM

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Should Police Enforce Leaf Blower Rules? : Patch PM

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Newton South High School Community Rallies To Keep Prom: Patch PM

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Newton Photography Exhibit Examines Faith Amid Pandemic

As part of the exhibit, Hebrew College is organizing a multi faith panel discussion virtually on April 18.

Newton Mayor Responds To Outcry Over Boston Marathon Date

Mayor Ruthanne Fuller said there's room for the city to celebrate both the Boston Marathon and Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 11.

Newton Restaurant Workers Get Help Signing Up For Vaccines

An initiative of the chamber gave priority to employees who work locally but live in communities of color and low-income communities.

Newton Area Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up Soon

Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has impacted the nation's blood supply.

More than 1K Sign Petition Urging Newton To Improve Parks, Fields

Newton community members are calling for the city to improve its public fields and parks, which they say have been underfunded.

Candlelight Vigil Honors 214 Newton Residents Lost To COVID-19

For some Newton neighbors, this vigil was the first opportunity to remember and honor their loved ones with community.

Newton Group Holds Vigil To Remember Man Fatally Shot By Police

Two Newton police officers fatally shot a 28-year-old man who flashed a knife in a candy shop in Newton Highlands on Jan. 5.

Newton Waterways Turn 'Milky White' After Paint Contamination

The MassDEP said the paint that was power-washed off a building and into the Hammond Brook and City Hall ponds wasn't hazardous.

Mayor Decries 'Serious Holes' In Commuter Rail Schedule: Patch PM

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Newton Rallies To Support High School Teacher After Fire

In less than a month, 441 community members blasted past the goal a student's mom set to help raise $10,000, and raised more than $35,320.

Massachusetts Pedestrian Deaths Fell During Pandemic: Patch PM

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Newton Marathoner, Father Errol Yudelman Remembered In Run

In honor of Errol Yudelman who died last month, his family and friends honored him the best way they knew how. A (long) run with friends.

SpaceX Rocket Spotted Over MA : Patch PM

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SpaceX Rocket Spotted Over Newton

Newton resident Dave Henriquez captured SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket soaring through the sky over the city.

Contested Election Underway In Newton: Patch PM

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Family Of Man Killed By Police Pushes For Training: Patch PM

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Family Of Newton Man Killed By Police Pushes For Crisis Training

The family of the man who was fatally shot last month by police during a mental health crisis wrote a letter to the Boston Globe.

Man In Crisis Tries To Get Police To Shoot Him, Twice: Patch PM

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