• non stop running relay for The One Fund Boston

    Running Relay for The One Fund Boston Appeal

    A non-stop running relay from LA to Boston 3000 MILES 300 STAGES 1000+ RUNNERS ONE CAUSE One Run For Boston is the first ever non-stop running relay across America and we want YOU to be part of it! Whether you’re a recreational runner or elite athlete this is your opportunity to do something awesome to [...]

  • first black president, first black governor of massachusetts, first black mayor of Newton MA all together

    Newton’s First African-American Governance …

    I saw this tweet recently that said Newton, MA was the only city to have an African-American Mayor, Governor AND President. We are making history! And I think they are all Firsts!   First Black President: Barack Obama image from Barack Obama Biography First Black Governor of Massachusetts: Deval Patrick. The first African-American Governor was [...]

  • Melanoma Awareness Month, sunscreen giveaway, Krauss Dermatology

    Sunscreen Giveaway for Melanoma Awareness Month

    In honor of Melanoma Awareness Month, Krauss Dermatology is giving away sunscreen and hair ties. Win a box of Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch samples and these beautiful hair ties handmade by Capability:Mom. A few facts about melanoma: One-in-50 Americans has a lifetime risk of developing melanoma. Melanoma is the fastest growing cancer in the United [...]

  • The Shadows, NewTV, West Newton Cinema, student films

    NewTV Student FREE Film Premiere at West Newton Cinema

    NewTV has a Student Production premiere on June 11th at 7 pm for a film called The Shadows at West Newton Cinema. Tickets are free! In a world where the president of the estate rules with an iron fist, the children who don’t want to be told what to do live in the shadows. Producer: Alexi [...]

  • The One Fund Newton Free Library

    One Fund Event at Newton Free Library

    Come Join Us to Share Poems, Prayers, and Songs for Peace and Unity: An Interfaith Call for Healing and Peace in our World In honor of the victims and survivors of the Boston Marathon 2013   Donations to the One Fund for the victims will be accepted.   Newton Free Library, Druker Auditorium Monday, May [...]

Newton: A Great Place to Live!

Sharing information about why Newton, Massachusetts is a great place to live and raise a family. If you are thinking of moving to Newton, or have recently moved here, we'd like to help you get settled in. Feel free to ask questions and you'll get unbiased answers. Welcome!



non stop running relay for The One Fund Boston

Running Relay for The One Fund Boston Appeal

A non-stop running relay from LA to Boston 3000 MILES 300 STAGES 1000+ RUNNERS ONE CAUSE One Run For Boston is the first ever non-stop running relay across America and we want YOU to be part of it! Whether you’re a recreational runner or elite athlete this is your opportunity to do something awesome to [...]

NNHS ranks in Newsweek, best high schools in america

Newton North High School Makes Newsweek Best High Schools List!

Newsweek has ranked Newton North High School as #982 in its list of America’s Best High Schools. The ranking lists the best 2000 public high schools in the United States that get kids into college. The list is based on six components: graduation rate (25 percent) college acceptance rate (25 percent) AP/IB/AICE tests taken per student [...]

first black president, first black governor of massachusetts, first black mayor of Newton MA all together

Newton’s First African-American Governance …

I saw this tweet recently that said Newton, MA was the only city to have an African-American Mayor, Governor AND President. We are making history! And I think they are all Firsts!   First Black President: Barack Obama image from Barack Obama Biography First Black Governor of Massachusetts: Deval Patrick. The first African-American Governor was [...]

Melanoma Awareness Month, sunscreen giveaway, Krauss Dermatology

Sunscreen Giveaway for Melanoma Awareness Month

In honor of Melanoma Awareness Month, Krauss Dermatology is giving away sunscreen and hair ties. Win a box of Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch samples and these beautiful hair ties handmade by Capability:Mom. A few facts about melanoma: One-in-50 Americans has a lifetime risk of developing melanoma. Melanoma is the fastest growing cancer in the United [...]

The Shadows, NewTV, West Newton Cinema, student films

NewTV Student FREE Film Premiere at West Newton Cinema

NewTV has a Student Production premiere on June 11th at 7 pm for a film called The Shadows at West Newton Cinema. Tickets are free! In a world where the president of the estate rules with an iron fist, the children who don’t want to be told what to do live in the shadows. Producer: Alexi [...]

Jimmy Fund Fenway Park fundraiser

Go to Bat for the Jimmy Fund

Saturday, June 15 Have an experience like no other at Fenway Park to support Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund. This summer, make your dreams a reality at John Hancock Fenway Fantasy Day to benefit the Jimmy Fund at historic Fenway Park on Saturday, June 15. With batting and fielding packages available for individuals and groups, anyone can be an all-star [...]

Le's Pho restaurant, Le's Vietnamese Restaurant,

Le’s Pho in Dorchester is Worth the Commute!

We have been going to Mr. Le’s restaurants for over a decade, starting with his tiny outpost (no longer there) in Chinatown, moving on to his Allston location, and occasionally making it to his Cambridge restaurant when we braved the parking challenges. We frequented Atrium mall frequently until it closed down last summer. And we [...]

The One Fund Newton Free Library

One Fund Event at Newton Free Library

Come Join Us to Share Poems, Prayers, and Songs for Peace and Unity: An Interfaith Call for Healing and Peace in our World In honor of the victims and survivors of the Boston Marathon 2013   Donations to the One Fund for the victims will be accepted.   Newton Free Library, Druker Auditorium Monday, May [...]

Newton BoxART. Newton MA street art gallery

Washington Blvd BoxART near Newton Wellesley Hospital

Another lovely example of Newton Street Art. This BoxART piece is on Washington Blvd. which is part of the Boston Marathon route near the Newton Wellesley hospital.

author Karen Day, Newton MA

Fiction Writing for Children Workshop (Adults only)

Oh man! What I wouldn’t give to join this workshop but unfortunately, I am driving a soccer carpool at that same exact time. Karen Day won a Texas Bluebonnet award for her first book Tall Tales. She’s since published three books with Wendy Lamb, an über publisher that tends to nurture Newbery winners. This is [...]

West Suburban YMCA song

Please VOTE for West Suburban YMCA Kids’ Song!

We are SO happy to announce that More Than a Building – a song written, performed and produced by our students from  the West Suburban YMCA, has been chosen as one of the top 7 Semi-Finalist submissions in the YMCA of the USA’s songwriting competition “Sing Out for the Y”! We are asking for your help! [...]

Belkin Family Lookout Farm, Natick MA

Open House at Belkin Family Lookout Farm

Belkin Family Lookout Farm is hosting a FREE open house this weekend! For two days only, Saturday, May 4th and Sunday, May 5th, the farm will open its gates for free admission for the entire family. Celebrate May’s arrival and take a ride through the orchards, visit the Children’s Play Area, take a turn in the moon [...]