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Fig City News Podcast This episode celebrates Black History Month by highlighting exemplary community service leaders in Newton. Articles in this episode: Black History Month: Exemplars of Community Service in Newton by Bruce Henderson — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate

Fig City News Podcast The Price Center opens Kindness Cafe in Newton to expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Articles in this episode: Price Center Opens Kindness Cafe to Expand Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities by Charlie Johnson — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate

Fig City News Podcast In this episode, we cover how Newton residents came together to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Articles in this episode: Newton Residents Celebrate Lunar New Year by Isabelle Zhang — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate

Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the Highlanders Visibility Brigade, a local activist group working to make political dissent visible in the community. Articles in this episode: Highlanders Visibility Brigade Is on a Mission to Make Dissent Visible by Theo Younkin — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate

Fig City News Podcast This episode explores Newton’s educational history in the 1920s, including high school vandalism, charter reform debates, and the cultural tensions of the era. Articles in this episode: Newton Schools History Part 11: High School Vandals, Charter Reform, and Culture Wars by Lucia Dolan — Subscribe: Fig…

Fig City News Podcast In this episode, we cover a recent listening session where residents questioned Mayor Laredo on development, schools, and immigration. Articles in this episode: At Listening Sessions, Residents Press Mayor Laredo on Development, Schools, and Immigration by Charlie Johnson — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate

Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the City Council’s approval of Timothy Cohoon as the new chief to lead the Fresno Police Department. Articles in this episode: City Council Approves Chief Timothy Cohoon to Lead NPD by Julie M. Cohen — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate

Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the New Philharmonia Orchestra’s upcoming “Young at Heart” concert featuring young soloists performing alongside veteran musicians. Articles in this episode: Young Soloists Pair With Musical Veterans in New Philharmonia Orchestra’s Young at Heart Concert by Chloe Carrano — Subscribe: Fig City News |…

Fig City News Podcast This episode examines the progress and stagnation in Newton’s Village Center Overlay Districts since their creation. Articles in this episode: What’s Happened and Hasn’t in Newton’s Village Center Overlay Districts by Charlie Johnson — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate

Fig City News Podcast This episode highlights notable Newton residents making news in their professional and personal achievements. Articles in this episode: Newton People in the News by FCN — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate