A Walk in Their Historical Shoes
April 10, 2025 • Derick Risner tells us what to expect during this year's Needham2Arlington community walk, especially since it coincides with a special anniversary....
Rocking Out for a ‘Worthy Cause’
April 7, 2025 • Music lovers took to Town Hall to jam out and raise money for a local charity. Plugged In’s mission centers on...
What Makes This Flower So Special?
April 3, 2025 • Annually, the Needham History Center and Museum takes a day to celebrate a delicate flower known as the Giant Swiss Pansy....
Needham History: How Did Needham Get Its Name?
No one was named 'Needham' A detail from the Dedham Farmers’ Petition, showing the very first written use of our new town name. Note the...
Needham History: “To Rule with Gentle Hand”
"Just so let women have the right, to rule with gentle hand..." Twin Oaks, the home of Eliza LaCroix, overlooking Rosemary Lake. The Needham Women...
Breaking Fasts, Building Resilience at Community Iftar
March 10, 2025 • Muslim community members shared messages of hope and hardship during a community iftar at the Congregational Church of Needham. As the...