Medford|News|
Medford Firefighter Has 'Gone Above And Beyond': Patch Hero
We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's help share these amazing stories!
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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Email: alex.newman@patch.com
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Medford|News|
'Piece Of Normalcy': Music Students Keep Rocking During Pandemic
The coronavirus has made in-person music lessons impossible. But that hasn't stopped the students and teachers of LB Music School.
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Medford|News|
Medford Coronavirus Update: 752 Cases, 10K Masks Ordered
The city has ordered 10,000 face masks to give out to senior citizens and other residents in need.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Schools Awarded $6K For Filtered Water Bottle Stations
The state gave $675,000 to 32 school districts where lead was detected in some drinking fixtures.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Coronavirus Update: Number Of Deaths Rises To 23
Arlington's case count rose above 200 this week.
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Reading, MA|News|
A Hand To Hold For Isolated Coronavirus Patients: Patch Hero
Many coronavirus patients can't see their friends and family. Nurses like Danielle Desrochers make sure they don't feel alone.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Mulling Tighter Face Mask Rules
There have been 232 cases of the coronavirus in Stoneham, 68 of which are active.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Starts 'Shop Local Bingo' To Support Town Businesses
Participants will get a bingo card with 24 businesses that are offering takeout, food delivery, gift cards or online shopping.
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Medford|News|
Medford Reports Uptick In Mask, Glove Litter
The city requires people to wear face coverings when inside essential businesses.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Catia Sharp Announces Run For Somerville State Rep.
Sharp, a Somerville resident since 2013, is looking to fill the seat left vacant by retiring Rep. Denise Provost.
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Malden, MA|News|
CHA Opens Coronavirus Testing Center In Malden
Starting Wednesday, Malden and Everett residents may get tested for the coronavirus at the Malden Care Center.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Starts Coronavirus Relief Fund For Residents
The fund will provide emergency assistance for people and families in Arlington experiencing financial hardship due to the pandemic.
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Coronavirus: Here's Who Will Help Decide When State Reopens
Gov. Charlie Baker on Tuesday announced the formation of a 17-person advisory board consisting of municipal, health and business leaders.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Music Festival Trades Porches For Couches
A city order canceled early summer events like PorchFest due to the coronavirus pandemic. So the festival's organizers got creative.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference
We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's give them some of the recognition they deserve.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference
We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's give them some of the recognition they deserve.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Reading, MA|News|
Reading Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference
We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's give them some of the recognition they deserve.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference
We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's give them some of the recognition they deserve.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|News|
Malden Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference
We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's give them some of the recognition they deserve.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference
We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's give them some of the recognition they deserve.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
