This Fourth of July, Needham Looks Back and Uplifts Values
July 1, 2026 • In a “culminating civic ritual of renewal,” faith leaders led the community through historical documents and reflections before the nation’s birthday....
Needham Looks Toward Progress at Juneteenth Celebration
June 22, 2026 • During what some characterized as a fraught political moment, the community commemorated the annual holiday with reflections and calls to action....
Needham Classrooms Investigate Wôpanâak History Through Workshops
January 19, 2026 • Third graders in Needham Public Schools received in-person instruction from a New England indigenous educator as part of their social studies...
Historic, ‘Untold’ Stories To Take Spotlight at Needham Nonprofit
July 18, 2025 • As Massachusetts and the nation celebrate 250 years of independence, one Needham organization hopes to highlight the Revolutionary role of Bay...
Poems, Reflective Prose at Juneteenth Observance
June 19, 2025 • Needham residents recognized the day of hope and freedom at an intimate ceremony on the Town Common Thursday morning. One-hundred-sixty years...
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....
