Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Artists Remember Local Lives Lost To COVID-19
The Somerville Arts Council collaborated with several local photographers to pay tribute to the 47 lives lost due to the pandemic.
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|
Medford Schools Receiving Rapid Coronavirus Tests From State
The rapid tests deliver results in about 15 minutes and could help schools identify positive cases quicker, state officials said.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Schools Receiving Rapid Coronavirus Tests From State
The rapid tests deliver results in about 15 minutes and could help schools identify positive cases quicker, state officials said.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Balks At Traditional Holiday Celebrations
Town officials are encouraging alternative celebrations, citing a recent surge in Canada as a "cautionary tale" for Arlington.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Schools Receiving Rapid Coronavirus Tests From State
The rapid tests deliver results in about 15 minutes and could help schools identify positive cases quicker, state officials said.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Schools Receiving Rapid Coronavirus Tests From State
The rapid tests deliver results in about 15 minutes and could help schools identify positive cases quicker, state officials said.
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Medford|News|
Medford Needs Snow Shovelers For Residents In Need
During the pandemic, the city is stressing the need for shovelers who can support vulnerable residents.
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Somerville, MA|News|
MassDOT Deal Will Reopen I-93 HOV Lane In Medford, Somerville
MassDOT resolved a dispute with the Conservation Law Foundation over its authority to implement a temporary HOV lane during road work.
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Malden, MA|News|
Rt. 1 Hit-And-Run Driver Sought By Police: Patch PM
Plus: World War II hero helps start pot shop | Rep. Katherine Clark ascends to top Dem post | Parking garage shooter charged | More.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Nixes High School Volunteers Over Health Concerns
The district felt that introducing more adults into the school could impact community spread, which is on the rise in Reading.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Traffic: Road Work On Washington Street
Part of Washington Street will be closed during the day for the remainder of the week.
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Medford|News|
New Halal Spot Opening In Medford Square
Hot Chix Halal is coming to High Street, serving halal, chicken combos, burgers, seafood and more.
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Medford|News|
Medford Police Moving To New Station
The new 35,000-square-foot building neighbors the old police station.
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Malden, MA|News|
Chelsea Man Charged In Boston Public Garden Rape
Francisco Romero, 38, forced a woman into the Boston Public Garden and sexually assaulted her Nov. 8, police said.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Procession Details For Fallen Arlington Soldier Marwan S. Ghabour
Ghabour grew up in Arlington and graduated from AHS in 2010. He was killed in a helicopter crash Nov. 12.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Third Suspect In Wakefield Shooting ID'd
Authorities say Shemar Nelms, 18, shot a woman in the Everly Apartments parking garage in September. Two juveniles also face charges.
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Malden, MA|News|
Pot Shop Finds Unlikely Partner: A WWII Hero Who's Never Smoked
The grandson of slaves, Marvin Gilmore has spent his life fighting injustice. Chelsea's first dispensary is the latest front in that fight.
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Medford|News|
Medford Nurse Surprised With Pop-Up Dining Experience: WATCH
Chef Ming Tsai has been surprising people who have gone above and beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic with an at-home restaurant experience.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stone Zoo Sees Success With Digital Content
#ZooToYou, which includes a mix of Facebook live, videos and activities, launched when Zoo New England was first closed in the spring.
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Medford|News|
Frank Sinatra Holiday Show Coming To Medford's Chevalier Theatre
Boston-based jazz singer Rich DiMare will open Sinatra's songbook for a socially distant holiday celebration.
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