Medford|News|
Medford 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
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.
Follow him on Twitter at: @NewmanPatch
Email: alex.newman@patch.com
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Coronavirus: Number Of Cases Above 500
The city announced expanded testing options for the coronavirus and placed stricter requirements on face coverings Monday.
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Medford|News|
Medford Residents Targeted In Social Security Scam: Police
Police issued a warning after several residents reported being targeted by a new phone scam.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Coronavirus Forces Changes To Arlington Town Meeting
Officials are looking into holding an outdoor Town Meeting with limited warrant items.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Mayor Joins Call For Mail-In Voting In 2020 Elections
Mayor Christenson is among 23 mayors asking legislative leaders to pass a vote-by-mail program for the primary and general elections.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Expanding Coronavirus Testing Options
Somerville Hospital will begin accepting non-Cambridge Health Alliance patients, and a satellite location will open in East Somerville.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Requires Masks, Face Coverings In Businesses
Violators of the the order may be subjected to a fine or criminal prosecution, the town said.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Requires Masks, Face Coverings In Businesses
The town issued an order Friday mandating the use of face coverings in indoor public spaces.
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Medford|News|
Medford Coronavirus: Number Of Cases Above 700
Mayor Lungo-Koehn and Health Director O'Connor recently hosted a Q&A session last week about the status of the coronavirus in Medford.
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Malden, MA|News|
Everett Man Suspected In East Boston Armed Robberies
An Everett man was arrested Sunday and charged with an April 21 robbery. Investigators believe he's responsible for three others this year.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville To Require Face Masks In Public; Fines Possible
A new order requiring face coverings in any public indoor or outdoor space will go into effect Wednesday. Violators could face a fine.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Coronavirus: Number Of Cases Above 200
There are 78 cases of the coronavirus at Arlington's senior care facilities, town data shows.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Coronavirus: Number Of Cases Above 700
The Board of Health enacted new requirements on essential businesses, including requiring employees and customers to wear face coverings.
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Coronavirus: 169 New Deaths, 1,590 More Cases
Gov. Charlie Baker said this weekend health officials are watching the "hospitalization rate and hospital capacity issue very carefully."
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Worcester, MA|News|
Loaded AK-47 Found At Gathering For Springfield Homicide Victim
Two 18-year-olds were arrested Saturday after officers found a loaded AK-47 in their car, police said.
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Boston, MA|News|
Longtime Boston Weatherman Barry Burbank To Retire
Burbank, a mainstay at WBZ-TV for 42 years, will deliver his final forecast Sunday night.
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Providence, RI|News|
RI Coronavirus: 11 New Deaths, 310 Additional Cases
Sunday's drop in new cases coincided with a decrease in testing the day before.
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Boston, MA|News|
Boston To Conduct Random Coronavirus Antibody Testing
The city will randomly select 1,000 residents across three of its hardest-hit neighborhoods to test for COVID-19 antibodies.
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Weather: Wet, Windy Sunday Sign Of Week Ahead
The forecast calls for a dreary next few days in Massachusetts, with a brief midweek reprieve.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Affordable Housing Lottery: 8 Units On Main Street
The deadline to apply for a one-bedroom or two-bedroom unit is May 6.
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