Politics & Government
Week in Review: Jogger Attack Arrest; Bob's Voted Best; Menounos on 'Dancing'
A look at some of the top recent stories in Medford.
Here are some of the top headlines from this week in Medford:
Medford Native Maria Menounos to be on 'Dancing with the Stars': Maria Menounos will be one of a dozen celebrities to compete in the 14th season of Dancing with the Stars. Menounos, the co-host of entertainment and celebrity news program "Extra," is a Medford native who graduated from Medford High School in 1996.
Third Suspect in Jogger Stabbing Arrested in Medford: A third man has been charged in connection to Ryan Shea, 20, of Somerville turned himself in to Medford Police about 7:30 a.m. Monday morning on a charge of assault with intent to murder and two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (bottle), according to a police report. He was released on personal recognizance by Judge Maurice Flynn during an arraignment Monday at Somerville District Court, according to court filings.
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The inaugural Readers' Choice contest in Medford has closed, and the winner of the title of Patch Readers' Choice for Sandwiches in Medford is . Bob's received 47 percent of the vote in our poll of Medford sandwich shops, and also received endorsements through social media.
Alleged Moped Bank Robber Identified by Police: John Mellone was arrested at his home in Somerville Wednesday after allegedly robbing a bank in Malden and fleeing on his moped through Medford to East Somerville.
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Council Calls for Public Hearing on Parking Garage: The city council approved a measure last night to call for a public hearing on the proposed new parking garage on Governors Avenue. The request was brought forward by councilor Robert Penta and approved by a 5-1 vote, with Robert Maiocco voting against it and Paul Camuso absent.
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