Contested Election Underway In Newton: Patch PM

Also: COVID-19 variant on Cape | Circumcision lawsuit moves forward | Police department cleared in racial profiling probe | More

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

Also: The Boston Marathon will have runners this fall — 20,000 of them | With St. Patrick's Day on deck, mayor pleads restraint | More.

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

Also: Massachusetts tweaked the travel order as vaccination rise | A man and woman are accused of a two-state crime spree | More.

MA Woman Almost Didn't Survive COVID-19: Patch PM

MBTA service cuts to last 'for months' | Swastika found in school | Wind farm nearing approval | More summer camps reopening | More.

Newton COVID-19 Survivor: What Life Is Like As A 'Long Hauler'

It's been a year since Ann Langenfeld of Newton first felt the symptoms of the coronavirus,​ and she is finally able to walk again.

EF Gap Year Offers Students Confidence And Global Perspective

Christian Meyer, President of EF College Study and EF Gap Year, details the benefits of taking a gap year between high school and college.

A Year Of The Pandemic In Newton: Share Your Story

Patch is collecting local stories ahead of March 11, the day coronavirus was declared a pandemic.

EF Gap Year Offers Students Confidence And Global Perspective

Christian Meyer, President of EF College Study and EF Gap Year, details the benefits of taking a gap year between high school and college.

Not Your Bubbe's Seder set for Sunday March 7th - 4:00-5:30 PM

Hadassah Boston schedules 3rd edition of "Not Your Bubbe's Seder" for Sunday March 7 - Passover Seder to feature three storytellers .

MA Teachers Balk At Return To In-Person Learning: Patch PM

Also: MBTA backing off plan to end late-night trips | Chelmsford magician will try to stump Penn & Teller | Explosions in Peabody | More.

Fired Football Coach Goes On Offense, Sues District | Patch PM

Also: Boston Calling canceled once again | Newton asks for more state oversight of Boston College | More.

Who Gets Vaccinated Where? MA Focusing On Larger Sites: Patch PM

Also: Cape officials clamor for more vaccines | Defense attorney indicted on rape charge | More.

Newton-Wellesley Hospital To Pause Vaccine Clinic At Tripadvisor

While vaccines are limited in Massachusetts, the state is focusing on larger sites.

Parents Sue School After Disabled Teen's Sexual Assault: Patch PM

Also: Friendly’s founder dies at 106 | Determining Massachusetts’ original Cupid | Andrea Bocelli Elementary? | More.

21 Years Since Historic Route 9 Fire That Killed 5: Patch PM

Also: Biden to ask U.S. Attorney for MA to resign | Abuse of power? Police chief on leave | Search for boy continues | More.

Newton Marks 21 Years Since Tragic 200 Boylston Street Fire

On the afternoon of Feb. 9, 2000, a fire ripped through an office building at 200 Boylston St., killing five people who worked there.

The First Year With Coronavirus In Massachusetts: Patch PM

Also: Here comes the snow | Storm slows MA vaccination efforts | Pedroia retires | Joe Kennedy jumps into life after elected politics | More

Newton Coronavirus Positive Rate Declines As Infected Hits 3K

Newton reported a 2.33 percent positive rate over the past two weeks.

State Moves To Address ‘Frustrating’ Vaccine Rollout: Patch PM

Also: Historic Boston mayoral race just getting started | School districts can expect more in state aid in Baker budget | More

Newton Resident Sworn In As An Assistant District Attorney

"This is all she's ever wanted to do since high school," said her father.

Search Begins For Newton Police Chief, Mayor Asks For Input

The Newton Police Chief is among the highest paid city officials. The base salary would be between $200,000 and $215,000.

Group Raises Money To Plant Trees For Every COVID Death: Patch PM

Plus: Snow coming | Teachers blast vaccination plan | Vaccine questions hotline | More.

10 Complaints Against Newton Police In 2020

A man accused a Newton police officer of "escalating" a traffic interaction when he told the man he shouldn't swerve into his lane.

Green Newton Raises Money To Plant Trees For Lives Lost To Covid

"I was upset about all the people who had lost their lives and wanted to see if we could do something," said Elizabeth Sockwell.

Newton Teen Among First In Nation To Become Female Eagle Scout

Attaining the rank of Eagle Scout is difficult for anyone, let alone someone who only became a Boy Scout two years ago.

MLK Day Service Projects: How To Help In Newton

Ways to honor the civil rights icon, by making a difference, remain during the coronavirus pandemic.

Calling All Artists: New Art Installation To Come To Newton

Newton Community Pride and the city are hoping to promote local businesses in Newton’s village centers with the project.

Newton City Hall War Memorial Will Vaccinate First Responders

There are tow COVID-19 vaccination sites for Newton police officers, firefighters, EMTs and other first responders.

Friends Describe Man Shot By Police In Newton As 'Gentle Giant'

Newton resident Michael Conlon had recently stopped taking medication to treat his mental illness, according to friends.

Newton Residents Protest Police Shooting, Others Counter Protest

A planned rally to protest the police shooting of a man with a knife was joined by counter protesters supporting Newton police.

Newton Group To Protest Police Shooting

​The planned protest comes after a man wielding a knife in Newton Highlands was shot by Newton police officers Tuesday.

2 Officers Fatally Shot Man In Newton: Patch PM

Plus: Gyms to stay closed another 3 weeks | Owl rescue | vaccination sites | More.

Hammond Pond Parkway In Newton To Get A Makeover

The Department of Conservation and Recreation has enlisted the help of engineering design consultant BSC Group to come up with a design.

Photos That Epitomize 2020 For Newton Residents

We asked Newton residents to share photos they snapped this year that tell the story of 2020, or epitomize the year. This is what they sent.

Here's When Newton Will Get The Coronavirus Vaccine

Most people won't get the vaccine in Newton until April at the earliest, according to the state. Here's a look at the timeline.

Newton's Most-Read Stories: 2020 Year In Review

Take a look at the biggest stories that made headlines in Newton this year.

Local GOP Leader Gets COVID After White House Visit: Patch PM

Plus: Vaccination lawsuit | "Gay hate" attack | FDA approves cancer drug |Kids charged after throwing bricks at cars| More.

How To Recycle Your Christmas Tree In Newton

Here's when it'll be picked up at your curb, or where you can drop it off.

Newton Snow: Storm In Photos

Thanks for sending us photos of Newton during the Dec. 17 snowstorm! Here are a few great ones to enjoy.