Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Accepting Applications For Marijuana Host Agreements
Last year, the Select Board awarded two Host Community Agreements toward its three available licenses.
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|
Coronavirus In Malden: Cases Above 400
The city has reported four deaths from the virus.
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Reading, MA|News|
Coronavirus In Reading: Number Of Cases Above 100
Here is the latest on the coronavirus in Reading.
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Medford|News|
Coronavirus: Medford Urgent Care Testing Essential Workers
Essential workers can now get tested at PhysicianOne, which has scheduled a drive-thru clinic for Saturday in Medford.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Entertainment Complex Proposed On Route 1
Apex Entertainment wants to open a facility featuring go-karts, laser tag, mini golf, a restaurant, bar and more at Square One Mall.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Quarantine Ordered At Somerville Senior Apartment Complex
Eight residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, but officials worry the true number of cases may be higher.
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Medford|News|
Coronavirus In Medford: Number Of Cases Above 500
Medford's case count jumped by more than 100 over the weekend.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Coronavirus In Arlington: 73 Cases At Senior Care Homes
More than 170 cases of the virus have been confirmed in Arlington.
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Reading, MA|News|
Electrical Fire Sparked Meadow Brook Blaze
The fire completely destroyed the golf course's clubhouse, which housed the dining room, function hall, bar, offices and locker rooms.
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Medford|News|
Thieves Stealing Airbags, Wheels In Medford: Police
A rash of thefts has hit parts of North and South Medford.
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Is Now A Coronavirus 'Hot Spot': Here's What That Means
Massachusetts has the third-most coronavirus cases in the United States behind New York and New Jersey. The death toll is 1,706.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Allows Restaurants To Sell Groceries
Restaurants are now able to offer pick-up and delivery of groceries during the coronavirus state of emergency.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Updates Coronavirus Reporting To Include Deaths
Here is the latest on the coronavirus in Arlington.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Coronavirus Cases Surpass 300
The city reported three more deaths this week from the coronavirus.
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Malden, MA|News|
Tanker Rollover Leaks Fuel Onto Rt. 107 In Revere
The crash happened near the Brown Circle rotary, reports say.
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Medford|News|
Medford Firefighters Go Shopping For Nursing Home Residents
Firefighters were called to a long-term care facility "hard-hit" by the coronavirus. Before they left, they asked for a grocery list.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Second Coronavirus Case Confirmed At Arlington Whole Foods
A spokesperson for Whole Foods said a second worker at its Arlington store has tested positive for the coronavirus.
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Medford|News|
Medford Coronavirus Update: 389 Cases, Relief Fund Started
The city is collecting donations to support businesses and residents in need.
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Reading, MA|News|
Fire Destroys Clubhouse At Meadow Brook Golf Club
The building, which was over 75 years old, housed the dining room, function hall, bar, offices and locker rooms.
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Malden, MA|News|
2 More Malden Residents Die Of Coronavirus
Health officials said there is a discrepancy between state and local data pertaining to Malden.
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