With a left-leaning voting population, Newton’s results are often predictable. But that’s not the whole story.

Tracy Herman proved her determination to help others craft in opening Knot & Purl—a crafting playground catered toward adults.

On Thursday evening, Tanglewood Marionettes co-founder Peter Schaefer captivated an audience of families and children.

A Newton 18-year-old turned himself in to Watertown Police Friday in connection with a stabbing in Watertown.

The West Newton Cinema held a screening of the movie War Game Tuesday with a panel of local political experts.

Newton’s Zoning and Planning set up a likely final vote on Newton Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance Monday night.

Newton City Council’s Finance Committee approved the use of grant funding for a study into Newton’s public employment system on Monday.

Massachusetts pointed out two areas where Newton needs to tweak its zoning laws to be considered compliant with the MBTA Communities Act.

Newton's Land Use Committee approved proposal for three single-family dwellings and postponed a proposal to build four dwellings on Tuesday.

Newton’s Programs and Services Committee approved the purchase of land for a new bridge over the Charles River.