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Ray McNamara, firefighter who survived an explosion to inspire others, dies at 79
Critically burned and blinded, Mr. McNamara underwent about three dozen operations and always encouraged others to "do the next right thing."

Dr. Rochelle Walensky defends her CDC tenure: ‘We’re making decisions in imperfect times’
The comments were something of a departure for Dr. Rochelle Walensky, who acknowledged in another recent interview that she had not been clear enough in her guidance as she attempts to change course after a rocky first year in her job.

At da LaPosta, former Babbo chef Mario LaPosta switches from Seaport swank to neighborhood comfort
LaPosta hopes customers will treat the Newtonville eatery like a neighborhood go-to: "It's not just a pizza place."

Newton awards $75,000 in arts grants to local organizations
The city of Newton will distribute $75,000 in grant money to a dozen local organizations to help support arts and cultural programming in the community.

Family of Newton man fatally shot by police marks anniversary with renewed calls for officer training
The family of a Newton Highlands man shot and killed by Newton police is commemorating the first anniversary of their loved one’s death with renewed calls for greater mental health and crisis training for police officers.

Newton limits NewMo rideshare trips to two passengers due to COVID-19 surge
Newton is now limiting NewMo rideshare service trips to two passengers instead of three due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, according to Mayor Ruthanne Fuller.

Newton warms up for its first WinterFEST
Newton Community Pride has announced WinterFEST, a new series of outdoor events that will be held the weekend of Feb. 12 and 13 in Newton Highlands, Cold Spring Park, and Newton Centre.

Newton names new citizen assistance officer
City Hall staffer Amalia Timbers is taking over the position, which serves residents as a single point of contact in the mayor’s office.

City seeks to turn West Newton Armory into 43 units of affordable housing
Newton city leaders and developers seek to convert the West Newton armory into 43 rental units of affordable housing, according to the city and the project’s development team.

Newton-based picture book program promotes anti-racist values
Story Starters, a nonprofit based in Newton, held a fifth kickoff event on Oct. 3. for a program providing families with picture books that help promote anti-racist values.

‘We will meet this moment.’ Ruthanne Fuller begins second term as Newton’s mayor
Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, along with members of the City Council and School Committee, were sworn into new terms of office during a New Year’s Day ceremony at Newton North High School.

Affordable housing trust is ‘another tool in our toolbox’ to make Newton more accessible
The trust will be created sometime next year, said Newton Planning Director Barney Heath, and will start with an allotment of $1.6 million.

At Newton pantry, Regina Wu makes sure there’s ‘food that feels like home’
“Food is about more than nourishing our bodies,” said Wu, who is now a doctor at Brigham and Women’s Health Care Center. “It is about family, culture, and connection.