9 MA Hospitals Named Among Best For Patient Safety, Experience

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

Healthgrades announced the new set of rankings on Tuesday.

IRS Launches Free Online Tax Filing Pilot Program In MA, Other States

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

After weeks of testing, an electronic system for filing returns directly to the IRS is now available for taxpayers from 12 selected states.

Emaciated Brookline Golden Retriever Mix Brooke Adopted By Foster

by Newton News Editor | Mar 11, 2024 | Newton Patch News

The golden retriever mix found wandering the streets of Brookline weighing just 10 pounds in the late January cold has a new forever home with the woman who fostered her as she regained her health. Brooke was found wandering in the cold in the area of Newton Street...

Pentagon Releases New UFO Report; See Latest Reported Sightings In MA

by Newton News Editor | Mar 11, 2024 | Newton Patch News

A 63-page All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office report offered various non-UFO explanations for strange sightings in the sky.

Charles River Bomb Squad Search Set For Newton/Needham Line

by Newton News Editor | Mar 11, 2024 | Newton Patch News

State Police will be searching the river near the Kendrick Street bridge on Monday following the recent discovery of explosive devices.

Patriots Agree To Trade QB Mac Jones To Jaguars For Draft Pick: Source

by Newton News Editor | Mar 11, 2024 | Newton Patch News

Booed and benched the past two years in New England, quarterback Mac Jones is headed home to become a backup.

Newton City Councilor Rick Lipof Launces State Representative Bid

by Newton News Editor | Mar 11, 2024 | Newton Patch News

Lipof is running to replace Ruth Balser, who said last month that she is not running for re-election.

Survey Names Best Burger Spots In Massachusetts

by Newton News Editor | Mar 10, 2024 | Newton Patch News

More than 5,000 voters have participated in naming the top 16 burger joints in Massachusetts.

Excessive Alcohol Deaths Surged In MA During Pandemic, CDC Says

by Newton News Editor | Mar 10, 2024 | Newton Patch News

More than 3,000 people died of alcohol-related causes in 2021 and 2022, according to new data published by the CDC.

Take Down Your Pants, Pick Up The Ball And Bowl: Weird News & Oddities

by Newton News Editor | Mar 10, 2024 | Newton Patch News

A guy eats two Big Macs a day for 50-plus years; his heart’s fine. Another guy stuck his head in a pickle bin. And “hay,” this is a mystery. A guy eats two Big Macs a day for 50-plus years; his heart’s fine. Another guy stuck his head in a pickle bin. And...