Boston, MA|News|
MA's Drop In Child Abuse Claims A Troubling Sign
Reports of child abuse were down in March compared to the previous year. But advocates warn the numbers don't tell the whole story.
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|
Fraudster Flees Cops, Crashes In Malden: Police
A man who tried cashing fraudulent checks was arrested on Prospect Street Wednesday, police said.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington To Ease Restrictions On Restaurants Selling Groceries
Restaurants were not allowed to sell groceries during the shutdown without the proper permitting.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Coronavirus Cases Surpass 100
AFC Urgent Care will hold another drive-thru clinic in Stoneham Friday.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Senior Care Homes See 18 Cases Of Coronavirus
The National Guard will conduct on-site testing at one of the town's senior care facilities Thursday.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Starts Coronavirus Relief Fund For Residents
The city is collecting donations to provide emergency funding for people who are struggling to provide for themselves and their family.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Coronavirus: Case Count Nears 400
More than 100 cases of the virus have been confirmed in recent days.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Conservation Committee Meeting 'Zoom-Bombed'
Instances of "zoom-bombing" have risen since the coronavirus moved public meetings online.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Company 3D Printing Nasal Swabs For Coronavirus Tests
Formlabs said it is producing up to 150,000 nasal swabs a day to help the medical community address supply chain shortages.
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Medford|News|
Medford Seeks Feedback From Business Owners During Shutdown
The city is asking business owners to complete a survey to determine how best to meet their needs during the pandemic.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Local Performers Showcased In Somerville At-Home Art Series
The Home Alone Art Series will livestream performances from local artists experiencing financial difficulties due to the coronavirus crisis.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Ice Cream Shop Permanently Closes
The shop, which rebranded itself two years ago, focused on "bakery-style" ice cream.
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Medford|News|
19 Coronavirus Deaths At Medford Long-Term Care Facilities: Mayor
Lungo-Koehn said the National Guard has been helping at some local facilities, where the death toll "can and likely will continue to rise."
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Malden, MA|News|
Coronavirus: Markey Introduces Bill To Protect Fauci, Researchers
Sen. Markey's proposal would prohibit President Trump from firing Dr. Fauci and other researchers for political reasons.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Coronavirus: Urgent Care Testing 250-300 People Weekly
Here is the latest on the coronavirus in Stoneham.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Coronavirus Update: 250+ Cases, 2 More Deaths
Here is the latest on the coronavirus in Somerville.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Coronavirus Update: Cases Rise At Senior Homes
Here is the latest on the coronavirus in Arlington.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Coronavirus Update: City Sees 2 Deaths
Here is the latest on the coronavirus in Malden.
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Medford|News|
Medford Coronavirus Update: 300+ Cases, City Hall Worker Positive
Here is the latest on the coronavirus in Medford.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Woman's Wolf Mask Leaves Shoppers Howling: WATCH
Alicia Botticelli-Tarasuk went grocery shopping and didn't have a face mask to protect herself from the coronavirus. So she improvised.
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