Malden, MA|News|
What To Know About The Snow In Malden
With the first major storm of the season expected in Malden overnight Wednesday, here's what to know in the city.
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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Medford|News|
What To Know About The Snow In Medford
With the first major storm of the season expected in Medford overnight Wednesday, here's what to know in the city.
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Further Rollback Of COVID Rules Not Planned In Medford
Two of Medford's neighbors moved to a modified Phase 2, Step 2 Wednesday, but the city plans to stick with the governor's health guidance.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Launches New Program To Help Small Businesses
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Animal Control Urges Vigilance Around Coyotes
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Medford|News|
Remote Snow Day Likely In Medford
MPS expects to transition to a "full remote" day Thursday, meaning students will maintain their regular schedule over electronic platforms.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Parking Ban In Effect During Upcoming Snowstorm
The town is implementing its overnight parking ban due to the amount of snow forecasted for Wednesday night's storm.
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Somerville, MA|News|
6 MA Towns Split From State Rules, Roll Back Reopening Further
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Wakefield, MA|News|
1 Killed In Wakefield Crash On I-95
A 35-year-old man died in a rollover on I-95 Tuesday morning, state police said.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Remote Learning Gives Somerville Snow Day Edge
The district expects it will not have to extend the school year due to snow days.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Remote Learning Gives Wakefield Snow Day Edge
Since the district is equipped for remote learning, that would be the first option in the event of a snowstorm.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Rolls Back Coronavirus Rules: What Will Close
The town is joining a regional effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus, which includes Boston, Somerville and Newton.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Rolls Back Coronavirus Rules: What Will Close
A proposal will go before the City Council this week to use $5 million from Somerville's fiscal reserves to support local businesses.
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Woburn, MA|News|
2 Charged In Fatal Shooting Outside Sports Bar: Patch PM
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Arlington, MA|News|
In 'The Little Ouch,' Arlington Teacher Eases Kids' Vaccine Fear
Medford resident Katherine Picarde drew from her own experiences as a kid afraid of getting shots to write her first children's book.
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Medford|News|
Remote Learning Gives Medford Snow Day Edge
MPS is equipped for remote learning, but the district will address snow days on a case by case basis, Superintendent Edouard-Vincent said.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Remote Learning Gives Stoneham Snow Day Edge
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden River Works Project Awarded Additional $52K Grant
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Medford|News|
Medford Restaurant Reopens After Being Linked To Virus Cluster
Raso's Grille, which officials said may have hosted an oversized gathering over Thanksgiving, opened Saturday with a "renewed spirit."
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Reading, MA|News|
5 Reading High Schoolers, 1 Staffer Test Positive For Coronavirus
Dozens of high schoolers are quarantining after being identified as close contacts of four of the students, who were remote last week.
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