Medford|News|
Medford High Schooler Gives Back To Area Shelters
Melina McGovern, a junior at MHS, has been collecting feminine hygiene products for Middlesex County shelters.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
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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Reading, MA|News|
COVID-19 Cases Dip In Reading Schools
Vaccinations also started for RPS nurses, who will play a pivotal role in administering the vaccine to the community.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
'Vibrant' Speech Pathologist Remembered By Wakefield Schools
Pamela Wood, a staff member at the Greenwood and Doyle schools, was found dead Tuesday. Her son is expected to be charged with murder.
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Medford|News|
Auto Group With 2 Medford Locations Exploited MA Unemployment: AG
"Colonial Automotive planned and carried out an illegal scheme to cheat our unemployment system," Attorney General Maura Healey said.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
School Employee Killed By Son, Police Say: Patch PM
Also: Man charged in Capitol riot | Superintendent apologizes for anti-police imagery | Big science, tech development planned: More.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Leading Life Science Realtor Buys 7+ Acres In Assembly Square
BioMed Realty plans to develop a 1.3 million-square-foot campus for research, technology and life science tenants.
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Malden, MA|News|
FBI Arrests Malden Man After Capitol Riot
Mark Sahady, vice president of the group behind Boston's Straight Pride Parade, was arrested by the Joint Terrorism Task Force Tuesday.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Man Killed Mother In Wakefield, Charged At Police: DA
Police shot a 23-year-old man after he charged at officers who found his mother's body, authorities said.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Supt. Apologizes For Content Addressing Capitol Unrest
A link sent to families to help explain the Capitol riot contained imagery that was perceived to be anti-police.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Japanese Deli, Grocery Store Opens In Arlington Heights
Brookline's Maruichi Japanese Food & Deli has expanded into Arlington, opening in the former Prime space on Mass. Ave.
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Medford|News|
COVID-19 Testing To Continue In Medford Schools This Week
Testing last week yielded 11 positive results out of more than 1,200 tests given. Here is this week's schedule.
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Malden, MA|News|
HBO Picks Up Julia Child Pilot Filmed In Malden
Scenes from the pilot were shot in Maplewood Square in October. The series is expected to film in the Boston area later this year.
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Medford|News|
Medford To Honor MLK With Socially Distant, Virtual Events
The 2021 ceremonies will extend over three days and include a walking Discovery Tour and Zoom event.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham's Greater Boston Stage Company Awarded $50K Grant
The nonprofit was one of 183 cultural organizations that received nearly $10 million in COVID relief from the Mass. Cultural Council.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Fire Department Promotes Ice Safety
Fire officials are warning residents to be cautious before venturing out onto the ice this winter.
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Arlington, MA|News|
What's Open, Closed In Arlington On MLK Day
Whether it's the library or your favorite restaurant or retailer, here's a look at what's open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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Medford|News|
What's Open, Closed In Medford On MLK Day
Whether it's the library or your favorite restaurant or retailer, here's a look at what's open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
What's Open, Closed In Wakefield On MLK Day
Whether it's the library or your favorite restaurant or retailer, here's a look at what's open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
What's Open, Closed In Stoneham On MLK Day
Whether it's the library or your favorite restaurant or retailer, here's a look at what's open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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Somerville, MA|News|
What's Open, Closed In Somerville On MLK Day
Whether it's the library or your favorite restaurant or retailer, here's a look at what's open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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