Needham History: The Porcineograph
Sometimes we just need a little weirdness. William Baker’s Porcineograph, a map of the United States in the shape of a pig. It was made...
A Guiding Hand (with a Green Thumb)
October 31, 2024 • With winter's approach, many homeowners are keeping a close eye on their heating systems. An organization in the community may be...
Needham History: So Sleep the Saints
No ghosts. No pirates. The cemetery is where people lie quiet in the loving care that put them to rest. Gravestones carved by Henry Christian...
Needham History: The Kingsbury Block Fire
One of the last surviving structures from the early development of the downtown. The four-alarm fire at the Kingsbury Building, during the night of July...
‘Breaking Bread,’ Celebrating Difference at Multicultural Festival
October 21, 2024 • On Sunday, Needhamites didn’t have to travel far to explore China’s Forbidden City, try Korean Choco Pies, hear Native American music...
Needham Nonprofits Still Tackling Rising Need
October 21, 2024 • Post-pandemic, changing finances play a role in local nonprofits’ operations. At the Needham Community Council, this year’s annual fiscal report looks...