Medford|News|
Medford Schools, Malden YMCA Offering Free Meals For Kids
MPS and the Malden YMCA are providing free breakfast and lunch for all kids ages 18 and under through the end of the school year.
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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Malden, MA|News|
Despite COVID-19 Spike, Malden Unqualified For State Testing Site
Malden is averaging 22.7 cases daily but is not among the communities where the state is testing asymptomatic people for free.
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Medford|News|
Soldier Killed In Helicopter Crash 'Loved By Everyone': Patch PM
Also: COVID-19 cases rise among town's young adults | Knife-wielding man shot by police ID'd | Notorious gang leader dies | More.
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Medford|News|
Nearly Half Of Medford Coronavirus Cases Are Young Adults
Despite falling out of the high-risk category under new state metrics, Medford has seen an "alarming number of cases" in recent weeks.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Phases In 2 More Grades, Reports Additional Remote Cases
The district said two high schoolers and one middle school student, all of whom were remote for several days, tested positive for COVID-19.
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Medford|News|
Medford Needs Residents For 5 Boards, Commissions
The city is accepting applications for the Human Rights Commission, Traffic Commission, Commission for Persons with Disabilities and more.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Police Holding Food Drive For Bread Of Life
With the holidays on the horizon and the pandemic impacting traditional food drives, MPD is lending a hand to Bread of Life.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Man Shot By Police Identified
Steve Brawley, 62, was arraigned on two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon from Massachusetts General Hospital Friday.
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Boston, MA|News|
Boston Pastor Faces Child Rape Charges
George Swain, 71, was arrested Friday at a Mattapan church.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Former Winter Hill Gang Leader Howie Winter Dies At 91
The longtime gang leader and Whitey Bulger's predecessor died of a heart attack Thursday.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham High School Goes Remote After 4 Students Test Positive
The school will be remote for about two weeks, as a "significant portion" of students and staff are required to quarantine.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Northeast Metro Tech Approves Move To Hybrid Learning
Northeast Metro Tech's School Committee voted Thursday night to start hybrid learning in December.
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Marlborough, MA|News|
MA Native Among 5 U.S. Soldiers Killed In Egypt Helicopter Crash
Marwan Ghabour, a Marlborough native, was on a Black Hawk that crashed in the southern Sinai Peninsula Thursday.
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Malden, MA|News|
Chelsea Man Charged In 3 Assaults On Women In Boston
Fitsum Teklehaimanot, 28, was arrested following an investigation into indecent assaults in downtown Boston Friday.
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Boston, MA|News|
2 MA State Representatives Test Positive For Coronavirus
Two House members tested positive for COVID-19 Friday, a day after they were last in the State House, Speaker Robert DeLeo said.
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Medford|News|
How 'Last Resort' MBTA Cuts Will Affect Area: Patch PM
Also: Middlesex County food pantries | "Mask Up" campaign launches amid case rise | New barbershop continues legacy | More.
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Medford|News|
Proposed MBTA Cuts 'Last Resort' As Agency Faces $579M Budget Gap
The MBTA laid out Thursday how planned cuts will impact the Minuteman region, which includes Medford, Arlington, Burlington and more.
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Reading, MA|News|
'Mask Up Reading' Campaign Launched As COVID-19 Cases Rise
Health officials aim to keep community awareness high amid a "concerning increase" in cases in Reading.
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Malden, MA|News|
New Malden Barbershop Opens In Longtime Gabby's Space
My Pals Barbershop owner Dominique Peña said she hopes to continue the great legacy of Gabby's.
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Medford|News|
Medford Kiwanis 'Wishing Tree' A Holiday Fundraising Opportunity
The Kiwanis Club raises $50,000 for families and programs that benefit children.
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