Paris Summer Olympics 2024: 8 MA Athletes Qualify So Far

by Newton News Editor | May 18, 2024 | Newton Patch News

Here’s who’s already slated to represent the United States in the Paris Olympics this summer.

BOSA Brings Coastal Italian Flair To The Banks Of MA's Merrimack River: Cheap Eats

by Newton News Editor | May 18, 2024 | Newton Patch News

BOSA, the latest restaurant from Lupoli Companies​, has opened on the first floor of The Heights building in downtown Haverhill.

MA Teen Died After Chip Challenge, Celtics Honor MA Restaurant: MA Food Week

by Newton News Editor | May 17, 2024 | Newton Patch News

See the week’s top Massachusetts dining news: Brookline pasta bar honored at Celtics game, brewery anniversary, MA Applebee’s could close.

Nantucket Wine Festival, ​The Avett Brothers: MA Weekend Events

by Newton News Editor | May 17, 2024 | Newton Patch News

Plus: Buck Meek of the band Big Thief plays Somerville and five other concerts worth checking out this weekend in Massachusetts.

Newton dance school boasts long history and innovative approaches

by Newton News Editor | May 17, 2024 | Newton Beacon

Joanne Langione Dance Center is the oldest school of dance education for children in Newton, but it isn’t languishing in the past. With a new dance lab to help students improve in small groups, a thriving hip-hop dance-focused program, and an “un-convention” that aims...

MA Man Dead After Receiving World's 1st Pig Kidney Transplant

by Newton News Editor | May 17, 2024 | Newton Patch News

Richard ‘Rick’ Slayman, who suffered from end-stage kidney failure, underwent the four-hour long surgery March 16.

Plans are moving forward to dramatically transform Newton’s Washington Street

by Newton News Editor | May 16, 2024 | Newton Beacon

PHOTO: Design concept for Washington Street after pilot project. Newton Planning Department As spring brings roadwork, building renovations and the beginnings of major renovation and development projects, swaths of Washington Street are being eyed for big changes and...

Newton North girls’ lacrosse team finds its fire in season second half

by Newton News Editor | May 16, 2024 | Newton Beacon

Newton North’s girls’ lacrosse team, despite a slow start to the season, has gone 4-1 in their last 5 games.  According to senior Carter Reynolds, a captain, the team worked through a rocky start of 2-10 by changing their mentality. “We’ve had a couple talks,” she...

Five things to do in Newton this weekend

by Newton News Editor | May 16, 2024 | Newton Beacon

This weekend will be one big celebration for Newton as the city is treated to both a carnival and an arts festival. The Linda Plaut Festival for the Arts will be held all weekend, from Friday evening to Sunday evening, mostly outside (unless it rains). And on Saturday...

Big shoutout to our referral champ, Debjani Biswas, Founder and COO of Wolf Group LLC!

by Newton News Editor | May 16, 2024 | Newton Business News

Big shoutout to our referral champ, Debjani Biswas, Founder and COO of Wolf Group LLC! She’s spreading the word about the stupendous perks of being part of the Charles River Chamber. Know someone who could benefit from utilizing our exclusive benefits and...