September saw no lack of exictment in Waltham, with everything from a tripler murder, to a fire at the high school. Take a look at our photos of the events.

In observance of Constitution Day, Waltham's National Archives and Records Administration hosted the city's first naturalization ceremony, welcoming 50 new citizens to the United States Friday morning. Two of them were from Waltham — Cem Safak Sahin and Henry E. Ssuuna. Check out the video to the right for interviews with the two Waltham men.

With so much Waltham news this week, Viewfinder will not appear today. It will return on Thursday, Sept. 22.

Over the past few years, the site o the former Polaroaid headquarters has undergone alot of change since the company left. Take a look at the photos to the right for a visual look at that evolution. The site is being redeveloped into a retail complex.

With summer just about over, Patch brings you the best in recent photos. Enjoy.

What started as a spelling error in 1973 has evolved into one of the most successful bands to come out of Waltham. Playing more than 150 shows a year alongside acts like the Beach Boys, The Reminisants still know how to draw a crowd with their oldies tunes. Many of the band members have ties to Waltham or other Massachusetts Communities. Drummer Peter Veneto is from Milton and lives in Waltham. Bassist Mac Hayes is from Waltham and lives in Weston. Keyboardist Bob Spitaleri, lives in Peabody and hails from East Boston. Lead singer Mike Joyal lives in Marlboro, but is originally from Waltham. …

Flames damaged the Waltham Church Of God late Monday night, causing heavy damage to the interior. Take a look at these photos for a visual look at the scene.

Through the good weather and bad, Waltham has certainly not lacked summer activities this year. From circus performances to nature events to creating the city's history, Waltham has played host to events for all ages. It hosted the Circus Smirkus performances, the depositing of shad fry larvae into the Waltham portion of the Charles River and the Mass. Memories Road Show.

Last weekend, Circus Smirkus, a young troupe of traveling circus performers, invaded Gore Estate to showcase their skills. The thirty-member company trains 10 to 18-year-olds in everything from juggling to clown performance trampoline tricks and then takes its act on the road. 

Hundreds of walkers clad in pink congregated on Waltham Common Friday, July 22 soared past 100 degrees and forced organizers to call off the first day of the three-day-long Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. However, the heat did little to discourage its participants, many walking for loved ones who are breast cancer survivors.   

Recently, Waltham residents gathered at the National Archives office on Trapelo Road to create a digital archive of the city's past as part of the Massachusetts Memories Road Show. Check these additional photos of the event. 

The 6th Annual Civil War Era Vintage baseball game, played at Cornelia Warren Field this past Sunday in Waltham, was between the Essex Baseball Club from Danvers, Massachusetts and the Melrose Pondfielders. They were playing by 1860 New York Rules that certainly didn’t account for a baseball legend – real or not. Check out our photos in the photo box to the right. 

The Waltham Arts Council kicked off its summer concert series Tuesday when the John Penny Band performed to a large crowd on the City Common.

More than 330,000 shad fry fish were released into the Waltham portion of the Charles River yesterday as part of an efforts boost the river’s boost the fish population.

The Lyman Estate sits on Lymn Street and has a deep, rich history, which you can read more about here.

This week, our Viewfinder column takes readers on a tour of Waltham's Riverwalk, a state-owned walking path officially know as the Charles River Conservation.

The City of Waltham marked Monday's Memorial Day with a ceremony at the Circle of Remembrance on the City Common at 10 a.m. 

The Waltham Museum on Lexington Street is a great place for residents, history buffs and anybody curious to learn more about Waltham. Check out our photos of the museum!

There are many restaurants, bars and parks in Waltham, but with summer fast approaching, Patch this week asked residents what additional activities they would like to see in the city?  See the answer in the photo box to the right.

It was all smiles and fun last week at at the Waltham YMCA's Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, May 7. Children and families gathered to participate in the nationwide event that promotes  wellness and healthy living while fighting childhood obesity.  Last year around 500 kids attended the event in Waltham and organizers expected around the same number attended this year. More than 20 vendors attended the free event. Take a look at the fantastic photos of the event, by clicking on the photo box to the right.