Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Adds 47 Coronavirus Cases, Remains Moderate Risk
The town also reported a rising positive test rate but did not go over the new percent positivity threshold for high-risk designation.
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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Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Adds 45 Coronavirus Cases, Remains Moderate Risk
The town also reported a rising positive test rate but did not go over the new percent positivity threshold for high-risk designation.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Adds 36 Coronavirus Cases, Remains Moderate Risk
The town also reported a rising positive test rate but did not go over the new percent positivity threshold for high-risk designation.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Adds 52 Coronavirus Cases, Remains Moderate Risk
The town also reported a rising positive test rate but did not go over the new percent positivity threshold for high-risk designation.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Passes 2,000 Coronavirus Cases, Remains Moderate Risk
The city also reported a rising positive test rate but did not go over the new percent positivity threshold for designating towns high risk.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Adds 176 Coronavirus Cases, Remains Moderate Risk
The city also reported a rising positive test rate but did not go over the new percent positivity threshold for designating towns high risk.
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Medford|News|
Medford Adds 135 Coronavirus Cases, Remains Moderate Risk
The city also reported a rising positive test rate but did not go over the new percent positivity threshold for designating towns high risk.
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Medford|News|
Medford Cops Honored For Helping Deliver Baby
Riley Gao arrived in "grand fashion" Oct. 8, thanks to the help of Officers Dean Bruno, Matthew Nestor and Benjamin Franzese.
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Reading, MA|News|
5 More Reading Students Test Positive For COVID-19
Four students who have been remote this week and one student who attended in-person classes have tested positive for the virus.
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Malden, MA|News|
Police Shoot, Injure Knife-Wielding Man In Malden
A state police trooper shot a man while attempting to disarm him of a knife, police said.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Allocates $320K In CARES Act Funding To Local Programs
Funding will go toward supporting local businesses, a tenant testing center and tutoring for income-eligible students.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading MBTA Riders Face Cuts To Commuter Rail, Buses
The MBTA will hold a forum for area commuters on Dec. 1 to discuss planned service cuts.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden MBTA Riders Face Cuts To Commuter Rail, Buses
The MBTA will hold a forum for area commuters on Nov. 18 to discuss planned service cuts.
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Malden, MA|News|
Police Shoot, Injure Suspect Following Standoff In Everett
An hours-long standoff on Woodland Avenue culminated in officers shooting the suspect after he charged at them, authorities said.
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Medford|News|
Medford Voke Will Start To Phase In, High School Eyed Next
Superintendent Edouard-Vincent said the district has made "significant" progress on improving safety measures at the high school.
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Winchester, MA|News|
Human Bones Unearthed In Yard: Patch PM
Also: Fraudster posed as attorney | Inspector offered bribe to "make the situation go away" | Hero volunteers while fighting cancer | More.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Continuing Talks Over Birch Meadow Improvements
Proposed improvements include walking trails, lighting systems, turf fields, pickleball courts, concessions and more.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville MBTA Riders Face Cuts To Bus Service
The MBTA will hold a forum for area commuters on Nov. 17 to discuss planned service cuts.
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Reading, MA|News|
3 Reading Students, Staff Member Test Positive For COVID-19
Two in-person students and one employee recently tested positive for the virus. A third student who tested positive has been remote.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington MBTA Riders Face Cuts To Bus Service
The MBTA will hold a forum for area commuters on Nov. 12 to discuss planned service cuts.
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