Alumni of the Newton Public School system may have hazy memories of Newton’s education regarding Native American history — a unit here, a presentation there. Quickly forgotten in the whirlwind of school. Newton native and author Joseph Lee has stepped forward to fill some gaps in common understanding of Massachusetts’…
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Those who know Nancy Schön — the Newton-based artist who created the iconic Make Way for Ducklings sculpture in Boston’s Public Garden — may be surprised by her latest work, which has taken on a darker, political tone than her classic whimsical animals. The 96-year-old sculptor has not shied away…
For two hours a day, six days a week, sabre fencer Anya Suvorova trains under Dynamo Fencing Head Coach Alex Kushkov. Ariel Eybelmen does the same, four or five days a week. Coach Krushov, a Ukrainian national, founded Dynamo in 2013, with the goal of bringing his beloved sport to…
KB Vega has struggled, so she now inspires herself to inspire others who also struggle. Vega grew up in Newton and was raised by “serial entrepreneur” parents in the restaurant business. “I’ve always been around my family, with them holding their own business. So I knew when I was younger,…
Marian Knapp understands a lot about aging – and she writes to help others connect with the process. “People tell me how helpful it is that I’m writing in a way that people are actually experiencing life, and in particular, getting older,” She said. “I want to let people know…
Standing proudly in the heart of Newton Highlands, Highland Opticians has been selling eyewear to the Greater Boston community for over forty-five years. The business, founded by Jefferey Mann in 1976, has since been passed down to his daughters, Emilie Brassil and Julie Mann. “[We make] sure that people get…
Passing by the Boston Public Garden on a lazy summer afternoon, it’s hard to miss one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. The Make Way for Ducklings sculpture marches along the edge of the garden’s path. Yet, beneath the surface (and often, decorations), of Mrs. Mallard and her eight ducklings…
On July 8, Rev. Parisa Parsa of the First Unitarian Society in Newton moderated Empathy Now: A Multifaith Conversation between Dr. Celene Ibrahim and Rabbi Or Rose. Dr. Ibrahim is a faculty member at the Groton School who teaches global history, religious studies, and applied ethics. Rabbi Rose is the…
Are there empty spaces on the berms in your neighborhood — perhaps where street trees formerly provided shade and beauty? Would you like to work with your neighbors and the Newton Tree Conservancy to plant new trees? The Newton Tree Conservancy has extended its deadline until July 7 to apply…