Newtonville Star Market closed after possible asbestos release; MassDEP investigating figcitynews.com/2025/10/newt...

Fig City News launches annual fundraiser to expand paid reporting and administrative help and to expand readership for greater community impact. Support the local community news hub for Newton. figcitynews.com/2025/10/fig-...

Newton North High School celebrates Diwali figcitynews.com/2025/10/newt...

West Newton Cinema’s Centennial Tribute for the late Jack Lemmon – Newton native and Hollywood icon figcitynews.com/2025/10/west...

Waban teen builds Halloween Pirate Battle Royale in his front yard figcitynews.com/2025/10/waba...

Free and accessible buses will replace Green Line "D" (Riverside) trains, Oct. 24-31, for signal work. Local and Express buses transfer at Newton Highlands. figcitynews.com/2025/10/buse...

There are 86 local shops, banks, and community facilities throughout Newton where you can pick up a free copy of the Fig City News Special Print edition for the election. See FigCityNews.com for the 86 locations. Email [email protected] if any are out of stock. figcitynews.com/2025/10/fcns...

A brief update at a School Committee meeting gave a window into ongoing frictions and growing pains between NPS administration and the teachers union. figcitynews.com/2025/10/supe...

During Covid, some fitness/exercise companies in Newton did not survive, but some did -- and what they did continues to help their business. figcitynews.com/2025/10/five...

Upwards of 2000 attend second No Kings rally in Newton Centre. figcitynews.com/2025/10/demo...

Fig City News publishes 16-page PRINT edition for municipal election Copies at local shops and Fig City News booth at Harvest Fair, Oct. 19 Voter's guide. Interviews: 18 candidates in contested races 5 newcomer candidates running unopposed Op-eds For and Against repealing the parking ban

NewTV, Newton’s award-winning community media center, faces uncertainty amid shifting funding due to "cord cutting" – but sees opportunities on the horizon figcitynews.com/2025/10/newt...

Get to know the 5 newcomer candidates who are uncontested in Newton's Nov. 4 municipal election Arrianna Proia and Jason Bhardwaj to the School Committee Brittany Hume Charm, Brian Golden, and Jacob Silber to City Council Articles on each of their interviews at FigCityNews.com

Luna's Cakes + Coffee opens in Newton Centre figcitynews.com/2025/10/sist...

Newton Tree Conservancy: Applications for Spring 2026 Planting are due December 7 Start forming your group of participating neighbors now! figcitynews.com/2025/10/newt...

Massachusetts Municipal Association releases report citing “Perfect Storm” of fiscal pressures across the state figcitynews.com/2025/10/mass...

Interview: Lisa Gordon, at-large candidate for City Council, Ward 6 figcitynews.com/2025/10/inte...

Interview: Ted Gross, at-large candidate for City Council, Ward 6 figcitynews.com/2025/10/inte...

Interview: Sean Roche, at-large candidate for City Council, Ward 6 figcitynews.com/2025/10/inte...

Two opposing Op-Eds -- one for and one against repeal of Newton's Winter Overnight Parking Ban. Voting YES on the Repeal: figcitynews.com/2025/10/op-e... Voting NO on the Repeal: figcitynews.com/2025/10/op-e...

Photos of Newtonville Village Day 2025. Many more at this link... figcitynews.com/2025/10/phot...

Newton for Everyone hosted a forum on Housing and Teachers’ Pay in Newton figcitynews.com/2025/10/newt...

Interview with Al Cecchinelli, candidate for Mayor figcitynews.com/2025/10/inte...

Interview with Marc Laredo, candidate for Mayor. figcitynews.com/2025/10/inte...

Newton photographer Sharon Schindler has an exhibit at the Newton Free Library through October. figcitynews.com/2025/10/libr...

On Sat., Oct. 4 (8AM-8PM), Johnny's Luncheonette will donate 10% of the day's revenue to support reconstruction of Red Fire Farm's barn. Details of the farm's story and future -- and Johnny's motivation -- at Fig City News figcitynews.com/2025/10/john...

Fig City News interviews Supt. Anna Nolin as she starts her third school year leading NPS. figcitynews.com/2025/09/math...

Interview: Garry Miller, candidate for Ward Councilor, Ward 5 figcitynews.com/2025/09/inte...

Interview: Julie Irish, candidate for Ward Councilor, Ward 5 figcitynews.com/2025/09/inte...

Climate Preparedness Week: Activists gathered at Newton Free Library to learn about City's upcoming Climate Action Plan and discuss organizations' priorities for Newton. figcitynews.com/2025/09/clim...

Interview: Cyrus Dahmubed, at-large candidate for City Council, Ward 4 figcitynews.com/2025/09/inte...

Interview: John Chaimanis, at-large candidate for City Council, Ward 4 figcitynews.com/2025/09/inte...

Interview: Josh Krintzman, at-large candidate for City Council, Ward 4 figcitynews.com/2025/09/inte...

Loyal customers mourn Starbucks closure in Waban – one of hundreds closing across North America figcitynews.com/2025/09/loya...

Interview: Victor Lee, candidate for School Committee, Ward 8 figcitynews.com/2025/09/inte...

Interview: Jim Murphy, candidate for School Committee, Ward 8 figcitynews.com/2025/09/inte...

Audiences rejoice for opening weekend of Newton Theatre Company’s "Fun Home" – a tour through sexuality, self-discovery, and loss. Tickets going fast. Details at Fig City News. figcitynews.com/2025/09/audi...

FriendshipWorks creates connections with seniors, seeks volunteers. Potential volunteers invited to Sept. 30 event at Library. figcitynews.com/2025/09/frie...

How to visit all 21 stops on @allovernewton 's 4th annual Bakery Crawl next weekend! Maps and schedules... figcitynews.com/2025/09/newt...

Charles River Regional Chamber hosts first-ever Newton Night: Small Business Awards at West Newton Cinema figcitynews.com/2025/09/char... Photos by Nicole Connolly

Chapin Road: How an embattled drain extension project united neighbors and divided the City Council figcitynews.com/2025/09/how-...

NPS starts school year with launch of Family Engagement Center figcitynews.com/2025/09/nps-...

Nonantum native Marianne Leone reads from new novel at West Newton Cinema figcitynews.com/2025/09/nona...

Interview: Jenna Miara, candidate for School Committee, Ward 5 figcitynews.com/2025/09/inte...

Interview: Ben Schlesinger, candidate for School Committee, Ward 5 figcitynews.com/2025/09/inte...

Don't Forget Your Art! -- Saturday, Sept. 20. "Art, music & voices for a good cause" at the United Parish of Auburndale (64 Hancock Street). Oops... We forgot this announcement in Fig City's weekly newsletter of 30 upcoming events! figcitynews.com/2025/08/dont...

Newton DPW has posted its presentation from the open house held a week ago -- showing changes to the proposed Newton Highlands Village Enhancement Project. figcitynews.com/2025/09/dpw-...

City Council focuses on revised plan for development by Riverside MBTA station figcitynews.com/2025/09/city...

Hot issue on the ballot: Repeal the Winter Parking Ban? figcitynews.com/2025/09/hot-...

Fashion for a good cause: ThreadED’s “Fall into Something New to You” sale -- Sept. 18 & 19 figcitynews.com/2025/09/fash...