June 1 School Committee meeting, in detail

Backstage at Newton’s fireworks display

[https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/podcast-cover-61601-300x300.jpg]https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/backstage-at-newtons-fireworks-display/Fig City News Podcast A behind-the-scenes look at the preparation and execution of Newton’s fireworks display. Articles in this episode: Backstage at Newton’s Fireworks Display by Bruce Henderson — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate

Nonantum honors Martina Jackson at 15th annual Village Day

[https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/podcast-cover-61605-300x300.jpg]https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/nonantum-honors-martina-jackson-at-15th-annual-village-day/Fig City News Podcast Nonantum celebrates its 15th Annual Village Day while honoring longtime community leader Martina Jackson. Articles in this episode: Nonantum Honors Martina Jackson at 15th Annual Village Day by Andrey Sarkanich — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate

Update on Newtonville Commuter Rail Project raises hope and concerns

[https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/podcast-cover-61557-300x300.jpg]https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/update-on-newtonville-commuter-rail-project-raises-hope-and-concerns/Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the latest developments on the Newtonville commuter rail project, including both the promising progress and community concerns it has raised. Articles in this episode: Update on Newtonville Commuter Rail Project Raises Hope and Concerns by Lucia Dolan — Subscribe: Fig City News |…

Newton Fire Dept. Pancake Breakfast, 2026

[https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/podcast-cover-61576-300x300.jpg]https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/newton-fire-dept-pancake-breakfast-2026/In this episode, we cover the Newton Fire Department’s annual community pancake breakfast event in 2026. Articles in this episode: Newton Fire Dept. Pancake Breakfast 2026 by FCN — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate

Analysis: NPS finds math progress is non-linear (Part II)

[https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/podcast-cover-61636-300x300.jpg]https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/analysis-nps-finds-math-progress-is-non-linear-part-ii/Fig City News Podcast In this episode, we continue our analysis of Newark Public Schools’ math progress and the finding that student achievement gains have been non-linear. Articles in this episode: Analysis: NPS Finds Math Progress Is Non-Linear, Part II by Adam Bernstein — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate