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ICYMI: The Week's Best Good News

We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.

When is the Red Sox Parade?

See where Saturday's rolling party will go.

Teamwork Pays Off for Newton/Waltham Firefighters at Newton Fire

The fire appears to be caused by an electrical problem.

Show Us Your Red Sox Pride!

Show the team your support and share your pics and video of you and the kids in your best Red Sox gear!

What Have Been the Most Popular Boys’ Names in Massachusetts?

Benjamin was the top boys’ name in the Bay State in 2012.

Get Scared in a Haunted House and Contribute to Scientific Research

Fear experts from Northeastern University will put on a haunted house Friday night.

High School Student with Down Syndrome Scores Touchdown [VIDEO]

A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.

Newton Named One of the Top Suburbs in the Nation

A real estate blog placed Newton in the top 10 suburbs.

Newton North Football Playing Under the Lights Thanks to Honda Village

The game against Norwood will be played under the lights on Oct. 25.

What Have Been the Most Popular Girls' Names in Massachusetts?

A report shows that the name Jennifer ruled for 15 years.

5 Takeaways From Rep. Kaufman's Chat with Middlesex DA Marian Ryan

Rep. Jay Kaufman and DA Marian Ryan spoke on a wide variety of topics including cyber bullying, the Dookhan Lab scandal and domestic violence.

Four Promoted in the Newton Police Department

New App Aims to Improve Teen Driver Safety

The MassDOT’s Registry of Vehicles announced the RoadReady app, which is an extension to its Parent’s Supervised Driving Program.

Is Newton One of the Best Places to Live?

Livability considers Newton one of the Top 100 Places to Live, but didn’t give high marks for all aspects of the city.

Childhood Obesity Rates Drop in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health said 30.6% of Massachusetts school children are overweight or obese students.

Newton is the Best Place for Job Seekers in Massachusetts

Newton North Student Rewarded for Returning Wallet

Junior Rafi Razzaque did the right thing -- and he was rewarded with a special surprise at school Tuesday morning.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 25

A 5 Percent Day at Whole Foods, free coffee and more.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 23

A busy day of fairs, festivals and fall!

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 22

An open house, a nearby festival and a ton of yard sales to check out.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 21

A field hockey game, a big school event and the farmers' market is back.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 20

A special film screening, an author event at the library and the Upper Falls Area Council meets.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 19

A public hearing on Community Preservation funding, Board of Aldermen meet and a benefit for the Newton Art Association.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 18

Back to School Night at Horace Mann, Board of License Commissioners and the farmers' market is at Cold Spring Park.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 17

No school, day one of Rosh Hashanah and a new documentary airs tonight.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 16

A new FroYo shop is set to open, a free concert and Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 15

Family Day at the Waterworks Museum, yard sales and an open house at the Newton Cultural Center.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 14

Art receptions, electronics drop-off recycling and...free parking!

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 13

A field hockey game, a parking discussion and a chance to get your resume in order.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 12

A rabies clinic, a housing forum and an art reception.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 11

Land Use Committee holds a public hearing and the city will hold two September 11 ceremonies.

City to Hold September 11 Ceremony Tuesday Morning

Later in the day, the Newton 9-11 Memorial Committee will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the city's new September 11 memorial.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 10

A rabies clinic, School Committee meets and Zoning & Planning Committee meets to discuss zoning at the Austin Street lot.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 9

A book sale at the Auburndale Library, a Historic Newton Walk and a free concert.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 8

A big library celebration, a food drive and some high school football.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 7

A soccer game, a farmers' market and a free movie and concert.

Jury Selection in Waltham Murder Case Starts Today

The trial for two Newton co-defendants was postponed last month.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 6

An Urban Cycling Workshop, an author event and it's primary day.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 5

A free concert, a swearing-in ceremony and Public Facilities Committee meets to discuss solar panels on Newton schools.