School Athletics Confront Challenging Financial Future
September 21, 2026 • The Needham Public Schools' athletics program has been reliant on its revolving fund reserves to combat increased costs and sustain operations, but...
‘I Wear the Needham Badge Proudly’: Comedian Jared Freid Talks Family, Netflix Special
September 14, 2026 • The Needham-raised stand-up comic released his second Netflix special, “The Family Plan,” on Sept. 1. Jared Freid knows a thing or...
Needham Stages Seuss Pages
July 27, 2026 • With one of its youngest casts, Needham Student Theatre aims to bring fresh faces to classic children’s tales. The books of...
Auchincloss Talks Iran, AIPAC at Needham Town Hall
June 29, 2026 • As the November midterms loom — and he faces his own primary challenge in September — U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss fielded...
Graduating Seniors Advised to ‘Embrace the Discomfort,’ Remember Community
June 9, 2026 • At Needham High School’s 160th commencement Monday evening, more than 400 departing seniors received diplomas and heard messages from classmates and...
‘Developing the Next Generation’ of Civic-Minded Citizens
June 1, 2026 • The NHS Civics Showcase invited juniors to present their research on local, state and national issues in an effort to make...