Medford|News|
Medford Coronavirus: 8 Positive Cases, 2 Recovered
Health officials learned Monday of a case involving a Medford High School student.
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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.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Breadboard Bakery: How Social Distancing Became The Business Plan
As the coronavirus crisis squeezed the food service industry, one Arlington bakery owner had to rethink how she did business to stay open.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Coronavirus: Lawmakers Propose Canceling Student Debt Amid Crisis
Congresswomen Ayanna Pressley and Ilhan Omar introduced a bill Monday that would cancel at least $30,000 per borrower during the pandemic.
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Medford|News|
Coronavirus: Medford Adds Breakfast Option To 'Grab N' Go' Meals
The city is expanding its meal options and adding new locations for families to pick up food.
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Medford|News|
Coronavirus: Companies Hiring In And Around Massachusetts
As thousands of workers across the state find themselves out of work, some companies are beefing up their workforce to respond to demand.
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Somerville, MA|News|
9 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases In Somerville
Health officials said they expect that number to increase as more tests become available.
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Medford|News|
Medford Elementary School Parent Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Health officials ask that all students and staff at the Brooks Elementary School self-isolate until March 27.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Shutting Down All Personal Care Businesses
Health officials are issuing an order to shut down all hair salons, barber shops, nail salons and other similar businesses.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Shutting Down All Personal Care Businesses
Health officials are issuing an order to shut down all hair salons, barber shops, nail salons and other similar businesses.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Coronavirus Leaves Small Businesses Facing Murky Future
Mass closures have many small business owners facing a bitter choice: take on debt or try to weather an uncertain storm.
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Medford|News|
Medford Coronavirus: 2 New Cases Confirmed
The city has now had four cases of the coronavirus.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Coronavirus: Wakefield Shares Tips For Alleviating Stress
Here's how residents can alleviate their stress and panic surrounding the new coronavirus while practicing social distancing.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Coronavirus: 2nd Confirmed, 57 Quarantined
The city's second case is a hospital employee who has been under quarantine since possibly being exposed.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Homeless Programs In Somerville Seek Help In Coronavirus Crisis
The Greater Somerville Homeless Coalition said demand for its services has increased "exponentially" in the past week.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Select Board To Meet About Delaying Election
The Town Election is currently scheduled for April 4, which would fall in the middle of the state's restrictions on public gatherings.
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Medford|News|
Medford Police Officer Awarded Military Achievement Medal
Patrol Officer Christopher Covino is deployed in Okinawa, Japan with the U.S. Marine Corps.
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Medford|News|
READ: Medford Releases 5-Year Consolidated Plan Draft
The draft includes goals for addressing priority needs with resources available from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Coronavirus: MBTA Ridership Drops 78 Percent
Bus and train ridership continues to drop amid efforts by the state to restrict public gatherings.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Coronavirus: Wakefield Declares Local State Of Emergency
Health officials have ordered the closure of all hair salons, barber shops, nail salons and other similar businesses.
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Malden, MA|News|
Coronavirus: Malden Declares Local State Of Emergency
Health officials have ordered the closure of all hair salons, barber shops, nail salons and other similar businesses.
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