Medford|News|
Medford Bakery Among Best Dessert Spots In U.S., Yelp Says
Medford residents can enjoy the best dessert in the state right in their backyard, according to Yelp.
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Alex Newman, Patch Staff
- Medford, MA
Alex is a Jersey transplant covering Arlington, Malden, Medford, Reading and Somerville for Patch. A graduate of Northeastern University, Alex has lived in the Boston area since college (though he still hasn't been able to bring himself to root for the Sox). He is an avid football and baseball fan, amateur woodworker and film geek.
Alex lives in Chelsea with his fiancée, their dog and a revolving door of foster puppies.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Hobby Shop Moving To Wakefield Due To Redevelopment
Hobby Bunker's current building on Exchange Street is being redeveloped, and the owners say they can't get a new lease.
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Medford|News|
Medford Offers Residents Chance To Make Their Mark On Library
There are several ways to donate to have your name enshrined at the new public library.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Gang Member Sentenced For Armed Robberies, Kidnapping: Patch PM
Also: Dad hilariously grills daughter's date over doorbell video | Local health officials frustrated by state's vaccine rollout | More.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Keeps Business Capacity Limit At 25 Percent
The city will not join the rest of the state in allowing businesses to operate at 40 percent capacity starting Monday.
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Reading, MA|News|
Vanessa Alvarado Seeks Second Term On Reading Select Board
After an unsuccessful recall attempt, Alvarado announced she is running for re-election in April.
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Medford|News|
Both Sides Praised As Medford Schools, Union Approve Agreement
The School Committee approved working conditions for teachers that include metrics for air quality, COVID testing and student engagement.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Man Gets 9 Years In Prison For Robberies, Kidnapping
Henrique DaSilva, a member of the gang PCM, admitted to two armed robberies and the kidnapping of a woman in Peabody in 2019, the USAO said.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Schedules Vaccine Clinic For Residents
The clinic will be open to people in Phase 1 and residents who are 75 and older, but the city has a limited supply of doses.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Health Director Frustrated By State Vaccine Rollout
Arlington and other local health departments across the state are only receiving 100 vaccine doses a week.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Residents Warned Of Tax Return Scams
One common scam involves residents finding their information was already used by scammers to submit a tax refund.
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Medford|News|
Capacity Bump Step Forward For Maxed Out Medford Gym
Blink Fitness may have members waiting outside to get in, but growing the business is like being "on a treadmill trying to run a marathon."
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Medford|News|
Medford Musician Featured In New Film From Boston Lyric Opera
Kevin Owen plays French horn for "The Fall of the House of Usher," which reimagines Poe's story through the mind of a young immigrant girl.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Musician Featured In New Film From Boston Lyric Opera
Ronald Haroutunian plays bassoon for "The Fall of the House of Usher," which reimagines Poe's story through the mind of a young immigrant.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Musician Featured In New Film From Boston Lyric Opera
Annie Rabbat is concertmaster for "The Fall of the House of Usher," which reimagines Poe's story through the mind of a young immigrant girl.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Explores Revitalizing Decaying Parks, Greenway Connection
The city outlined some design possibilities for Kierstead and Tartikoff parks at its first community meeting on the project.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Library Elevates Local Voices Of Color
The library is creating a new community-sourced collection of personal stories, poems, essays and photos that reflect local experiences.
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Malden, MA|News|
200 Grams Of Heroin Seized In Malden
A 41-year-old man faces a number of drug charges, including heroin trafficking.
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Medford|News|
Medford Expects To Save Thousands With New DPW Compactor
The DPW replaced its dumpster with a recycling compactor that holds more than five times what the previous bin could store.
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Medford|News|
Baker 'Unhappy' As State Ramps Up Vaccination Efforts: Patch PM
Also: Dozens of students in quarantine after multiple classes exposed | Medical pot shop wants to open for recreational use | More.
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