Fig City News Podcast In this episode, we cover Mayor Laredo’s new executive order addressing federal immigration enforcement in Newton. Articles in this episode: Mayor Laredo Issues Executive Order on Federal Immigration Enforcement in Newton by Bruce Henderson — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate

Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the February 2nd School Committee meeting, including proposed fee increases and an update on the district’s math curriculum. Articles in this episode: School Committee Meeting Feb 2: Fee Increases and Math Curriculum Update by Adam Bernstein — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate

Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the Zoning Board of Appeals’ review of Alta Newton, the second proposed housing development for the Crafts Street site. Articles in this episode: ZBA Reviews Alta Newton, the Second Proposed Housing Development for Crafts Street Site by Luke Wise — Subscribe: Fig City…

Fig City News Podcast This episode explores how Newton’s housing crisis requires community-wide solutions rather than individual actions. Articles in this episode: Op-Ed: Newton’s Housing Crisis Is a Collective Action Problem-and It Demands Collective Solutions by Gary Rucinski — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate

Fig City News Podcast In this episode, we cover Newton Public Schools’ upcoming Literacy Night event. Articles in this episode: Newton Public Schools Literacy Night by Christie Gibson — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate

Fig City News Podcast This episode covers Councilor Albright’s decision to delay a vote on shortening the Newton Centre Plaza pilot program. Articles in this episode: Councilor Albright Delays Vote on Shortening of Newton Centre Plaza Pilot by Charlie Johnson — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate

In our inaugural Fig City News live podcast, Jack Prior sits down with Congressman Jake Auchincloss in his Newton district office. A Newton North grad (2006), Harvard alum, Marine Corps veteran, and former Newton City Councilor, Auchincloss has represented Massachusetts’ 4th Congressional District since 2021. In this wide-ranging conversation, Auchincloss…

Fig City News Podcast In this episode, we cover Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s recent visit and speech in Newton. Articles in this episode: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Speaks in Newton by Alan Spatrick — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate

Fig City News Podcast This episode covers Newton’s Winterfest celebration and how organizers and attendees adapted to challenging weather conditions. Articles in this episode: Winterfest Full of Warmth Confronts Blustery Weather by Julie M. Cohen — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate

Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the city’s new deadline for residents to clear sidewalks after the recent storm, along with potential fines for non-compliance. Articles in this episode: After the Storm: City Sets Deadline for Clearing Sidewalks, Warns of Fines by Charlie Johnson — Subscribe: Fig City News…