Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
MA's Mild Weather Giving Way To Snow: How Much Is Expected?
Unseasonable temps will continue throughout much of Friday, but a messy mix is on the horizon for the weekend.
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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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington's Positive Coronavirus Test Rate Up To 2.3 Percent
The latest state figures show a gradual uptick in positive tests and new cases in recent weeks.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading's Positive COVID Test Rate Dips, Stays Above 7 Percent
The town had a higher daily average of cases per 100,000 people than in previous weeks.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville's Positive Coronavirus Test Rate Up To 2.4 Percent
The latest state figures show a gradual uptick in positive tests and new cases in recent weeks.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden's Positive Coronavirus Test Rate Up To 4.5 Percent
The latest state figures show a gradual uptick in positive tests and new cases in recent weeks.
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Medford|News|
Medford's Positive Coronavirus Test Rate Up To 4 Percent
The latest state figures show a gradual uptick in positive tests and new cases in recent weeks.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Police Monitoring TikTok 'Gun Violence' Challenge
A nationwide TikTok challenge that reportedly encourages teens to threaten school violence has police monitoring schools as a precaution.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Police Monitoring TikTok 'Gun Violence' Challenge
A nationwide TikTok challenge that reportedly encourages teens to threaten school violence has police monitoring schools as a precaution.
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Medford|News|
Medford Schools Warned Of TikTok 'Gun Violence' Challenge
A nationwide TikTok challenge that reportedly encourages teens to threaten school violence has police monitoring schools as a precaution.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|News|
Malden Police Monitoring TikTok 'Gun Violence' Challenge
A nationwide TikTok challenge that reportedly encourages teens to threaten school violence has police monitoring schools as a precaution.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Wintry Weather Dumping Messy Mix On MA: Patch PM
Also: Carolers fulfill dying mother's wish | Estate sale find nets big payday | Guilty verdict in North Shore slaying | More.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Medford|News|
Medford Jeweler Among Businesses Hit By Smash-And-Grab Thieves
Three area jewelry shops have reported break-ins in the past week.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Getting 20K At-Home COVID Tests
The city will partner with local nonprofits to help distribute at-home rapid tests to residents disproportionately affected by the pandemic.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Police Warn Of Break-Ins Over Holidays
Residents are advised to take extra precautions if they go on vacation for the holidays.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Reading, MA|News|
Reading Man Pleads Guilty To Pandemic Assistance Fraud, ID Theft
Feds: Giorgio Fiorenza, 51, defrauded an elderly relative of her interest in a jointly owned home and filed PUA claims under other names.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Medford|News|
Medford Man To Face Charges In Malden Armed Robbery
Police: John Schurko, 56, was arrested in connection with a robbery at the Harvard Market on Sunday.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Town Manager Floated For Fall River Role
Town Manager Adam Chapdelaine, who previously served as the city administrator, told YourArlington he is "committed to Arlington."
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Man Accused Of Stabbing Father To Death
Yassine Khaouda, 27, has been charged in the fatal stabbing of his father, Mohammed, in the parking garage of the Pleasant Plaza Apartments.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Arlington, MA|News|
2-Alarm Fire In Arlington
Crews are at the scene of a blaze on Florence Avenue.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Omicron Makes Up 2 Percent Of New England COVID Cases: CDC
The omicron coronavirus variant has a 3 percent rate across the rest of the country, according to the CDC.
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