Malden, MA|News|
Malden Patch Wants To See Your Pumpkin Photos
Send us your best photos of painted, carved and pumpkin decorations to be shared with readers.
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 Patch Wants To See Your Pumpkin Photos
Send us your best photos of painted, carved and pumpkin decorations to be shared with readers.
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Medford|News|
Election 2020: Medford Voter Guide
Everything you need to know about early voting, mail-in voting and in-person voting in Medford for the election Nov. 3.
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Medford|News|
Tufts Testing Medford, Somerville Neighbors For Free
The university is providing free COVID-19 tests to residents who live on certain streets near campus.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Hosting Drive-Thru Flu Clinic For Adults
The town will give out flu shots to adults 19 and over Oct. 17.
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Reading, MA|News|
RMLD Aids Residents With Energy-Efficient Heating, Cooling
The Reading Municipal Light Department launched a new service to help residents explore efficient air-source heat pump technology.
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Medford|News|
Medford Student Leads Charge To Outfit Schools With Safety Kits
Delilah Putnam Bagley donated her dog-walking money and organized a drive to put together COVID-19 prevention kits for three MPS schools.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Extends Outdoor Dining, Business Flexibility
The Select Board and Park and Recreation Commission recently approved measures allowing businesses to continue to operate in cold weather.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Head Of Somerville Police Union On Leave After Assault Charge
Officer Michael McGrath pepper-sprayed a person who was already in custody and posed no threat to him, the Middlesex DA said.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Coronavirus Cases Fall, Town Remains At Moderate Risk
Here are the latest coronavirus figures in Stoneham.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Coronavirus Cases Rise, Town Remains At Low Risk
Here are the latest coronavirus figures in Wakefield.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Coronavirus Cases Fall, Town Remains At Low Risk
Here are the latest coronavirus figures in Reading.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Coronavirus Cases Fall, Town Remains At Low Risk
Here are the latest coronavirus figures in Arlington.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Coronavirus Cases Rise, City Upgraded To Yellow
While the city's case count change was relatively higher over the past two weeks, it maintained a low percent positivity rate.
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Medford|News|
Medford Coronavirus Cases Rise, City Remains At Moderate Risk
While the city's case count change was relatively higher over the past two weeks, it maintained a low percent positivity rate.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden's Coronavirus Risk Level Rises To High
"Red got my attention, and I'm hoping it gets yours," Mayor Christenson tweeted Wednesday after the city experienced an uptick in cases.
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Medford|News|
DCR Eyes Summer Start To $2.7M Clippership Connector Project
The DCR unveiled its design for the half-mile trail, which will establish a critical link on the Mystic River Greenway in Medford.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Getting Electric School Bus With Help Of Grant
The bus will be Arlington's first all-electric heavy-duty vehicle, and school officials say more electric buses may be on the horizon.
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Malden, MA|News|
Revere Showcase Cinema Closing After 50+ Years
The company that owns Showcase Cinema is selling the property, which may be turned into an Amazon facility.
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Reading, MA|News|
Longtime Reading Business Owner Joseph Graham Passes Away
Graham, owner of Affordable Lock on Pearl Street, died Saturday at 55.
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