'Oreo' Could Stuff Your Heart With Love: Patch Shelter Spotlight

by Newton News Editor | Apr 14, 2024 | Newton Patch News

The 1-year-old is a big package of personality and spunk for a family who helps him lay off the cookies (just a bit).

14 NYC Rescue Dogs Coming To Salem Shelter For Adoption This Weekend

by Newton News Editor | Apr 13, 2024 | Newton Patch News

As New York City shelters face an overcrowding crisis, the MSPCA and Northeast Animal Shelter are offering a fee-waived adoption event.

Neighbor Kids Won’t Go Home? Real Advice From Parents [Block Talk]

by Newton News Editor | Apr 13, 2024 | Newton Patch News

When neighbor kids overstay, there may be a reason. When it comes to setting boundaries, “you don’t,” one reader said. “Just enjoy the kids. When neighbor kids overstay, there may be a reason. When it comes to setting boundaries, “you don’t,” one...

See Where Massachusetts Ranks On Best Children's Health Care List

by Newton News Editor | Apr 13, 2024 | Newton Patch News

A recent study compared states’ health care for children in terms of cost, quality, and access.

Have Morel Mushrooms Been Found In MA Yet? What You Need To Know

by Newton News Editor | Apr 13, 2024 | Newton Patch News

An early start to spring in many parts of the country means the annual hunt in the woods for morels, among the most desired wild mushrooms.

'Cicada-Geddon' Map: See Where Trillions Of The Noisy Bugs Will Emerge

by Newton News Editor | Apr 13, 2024 | Newton Patch News

A cicada emergence veteran eager for this year’s dual emergence admits “those suckers used to headbutt me. But I love those clumsy bugs!” A cicada emergence veteran eager for this year’s dual emergence admits “those suckers used to headbutt me. But I love...

Skull Secrets, Birding, Eel Games: 40+ MA State Park Activities Over April Vacation Week

by Newton News Editor | Apr 13, 2024 | Newton Patch News

There are more than 40 free or low cost activities at state parks across Massachusetts over school vacation week.

19 Fast Food Chains With New Offerings In April, Some For Limited Time

by Newton News Editor | Apr 13, 2024 | Newton Patch News

Burger King, Chick-fil-A, Dairy Queen, IHOP, McDonald’s​​, Panera and Starbucks are among fast food chains freshening their spring menus. ​Burger King, Chick-fil-A, Dairy Queen, IHOP, McDonald’s​​, Panera and Starbucks are among fast food chains freshening their...

Boston Restaurants Helping Marathon Runners Carbo-Load Before Big Race

by Newton News Editor | Apr 13, 2024 | Newton Patch News

Boston restaurants hope to help marathon runners load up on carbs before the 128th Boston Marathon with pasta specials and more.

Are Low-Cost Air Carriers Worth The Headaches? [Flightmares]

by Newton News Editor | Apr 12, 2024 | Newton Patch News

How has your experience been with low-cost carriers? Budget airlines can save money — or costs can add up with fees for seat assignments, priority boarding, carry-on bags, beverages and snacks.