Newton City Council discussed two versions of a zoning law concerning accessory dwelling units, but delayed voting on them.

Newton’s Planning and Development Board passed a report describing how the city will spend its $3.5 million in federal housing grants next year.

Five Mass General Brigham Newton-Wellesley Hospital nurses in the hospital’s fifth-floor have been diagnosed with non-malignant brain tumors.

On Saturday afternoon, Newton residents protested in Newton Centre as part of nationwide “Hands Off” demonstrations.

Newton's Land Use Committee granted a special permit to build a larger house than zoning allows on Village Circle in Newton Centre.

On Thursday, the Newton Conservation Commission discussed a Notice of Intent for the removal of invasive species and plant diversification.

The Newton School Committee voted to approve the $296.7 million “level services plus” budget submitted by Superintendent Anna Nolin Wednesday.

The New Art Center brought vibrance to Newton with its fourth annual Holi Festival, celebrating the Hindu festival of color, love, and spring.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and U.S. Representative Jake Auchincloss called for more housing development at a Newton event Monday.

On Saturday, Newton’s Scandinavian Cultural Center served delicious Swedish waffles to celebrate “Våffeldagen,” or Waffle Day.