Malden, MA|News|
Fatal Malden Shooting Under Investigation
A young man died after he was found shot in the chest in Malden early Tuesday morning, Middlesex DA Marian Ryan said.
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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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Police Awarded $20K To Beef Up Traffic Patrols
A grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will support supplemental patrols with traffic-specific enforcement.
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Medford|News|
Longtime Medford Antique Shop Reopens Online
Two Sisters, which closed in August 2019 after almost 20 years on High Street, has moved its business online.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Cemetery Chosen For National Wreaths Across America Day
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery will hold a wreath-laying ceremony and dedicate a "Remembrance Tree" for residents to honor veterans.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Author Tim O'Leary Releases New Novel
"Robes," the former state representative's second novel, follows a sprawling mystery surrounding the murder of a controversial judge.
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Reading, MA|News|
No In-School COVID-19 Transmission In Reading, District Says
RPS reported four more cases among students, one of whom was in person last week, and one additional case among staff.
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Reading, MA|News|
Letter: Reading Senior Thanksgiving Dinner
Rep. Brad Jones, Linda Jones and Rep. Richard Haggerty thanks the community for helping make the reimagined event a "resounding success."
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Medford|News|
Medford Firefighters' Union Holding Holiday Toy Drive
The union is collecting new, unwrapped toys and gently used winter coats to benefit the Medford Family Network.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Winter Parking Ban Goes Into Effect
No on-street parking will be allowed for longer than two hours overnight or during a snow emergency.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Announces 2020 Snow Parking Rules
Parking will only be allowed on the even side of the street during snow emergencies this year.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Popular Restaurant Closing After Nearly 70 Years: Patch PM
Also: Coronavirus surge continues | Push for more electric vehicles | Hospital visitors restricted again | More.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Assembly Row Reimagines 2020 Holiday Activities
Community partnerships, festive window activations and photo stops welcome shoppers throughout December.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Elizabeth Homan Selected As Arlington's Next Superintendent
Homan, an assistant superintendent in Waltham, was approved by the School Committee last week.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham's China Moon Closing After 60+ Years
The restaurant has been a Stoneham institution since 1953.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Installing Dozens Of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
The city is encouraging residents to buy electric vehicles in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Malden, MA|News|
Slow Down, Malden: Citywide Speed Limit Now In Place
The default speed limit across Malden is now 25 mph, unless otherwise indicated.
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Arlington, MA|News|
New Traffic Signal Lit Up On Minuteman Bikeway
The signal is part of a series of improvements planned at the Lake Street-Bikeway intersection.
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Medford|News|
Medford Plans Virtual, Drive-By Holiday Events
The city is planning unique ways to spread holiday cheer in lieu of traditional larger gatherings.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Holiday Shipping Deadlines Are Approaching In Wakefield
Here are the deadlines in Wakefield to send holiday packages in time for delivery by Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Holiday Shipping Deadlines Are Approaching In Stoneham
Here are the deadlines in Stoneham to send holiday packages in time for delivery by Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25.
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