Medford|News|
Medford's Daily COVID Numbers Highest In Months
Mayor Lungo-Koehn said cases have reached as high as 8 per day, a rise she attributed to the Delta variant.
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|
BBQ Chicken Eyes Malden Expansion
The Allston-based chicken joint is planning another location at J Malden Center.
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Reading, MA|News|
Obituary: Robert 'Bo' Kiley, 82, Of Reading
"He loved life, his family, home, gardening, the ocean and enjoyed a good joke and horse racing."
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Somerville, MA|News|
2-Alarm Fire Rips Through Somerville Home
Seven people and two pets were displaced by the blaze, which left an Autumn Street home uninhabitable.
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Goes For 2 On Sports Betting: The HUB
Plus: Bring back Happy Hour? What to know about "breakthrough" COVID cases; Massive opioid settlement; More.
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Arlington, MA|News|
MA Native Makes Mark In NBA Finals | Patch PM
Also: Wild fire haze | MA right-wing groups rally | Cape COVID cluster | Town fight over firing | MA couple sues eBay | I-93 Update | More
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Awarded $41K For Powderhouse Safety Improvements
The city will use its latest Shared Streets and Spaces grant to install quick-build safety retrofits at the dangerous Powderhouse Rotary.
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Medford|News|
I-93 Bridge Repairs: Highway Reopening Pushed To Thursday
I-93 will fully reopen once temporary repairs are completed, but permanent work will force months of delays on Rt. 1, Rt. 16 and Rt. 28.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Native Pat Connaughton Wins NBA Championship With Bucks
The St. John's Prep alum and Bucks guard helped Milwaukee take home its first NBA Title in 50 years.
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Medford|News|
Medford Awarded $40K To Expand Outdoor Business Options
The city will use its latest Shared Streets and Spaces grant to build upon its outdoor dining and recreation offerings.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Awarded $491K For Bus, Bike Lanes
The city will use its latest Shared Streets and Spaces grant to install the lanes between Main Street and the Malden Center T stop.
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Medford|News|
Tufts Kiddie Pool Closed After Concrete Cracks
The break is sharp and deep, making it unsafe for children to walk across the pool. The Recreation Department will make repairs this week.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Greater Boston League All-Stars
The Boston Globe released its list of Greater Boston League All-Stars. Here are the Somerville student-athletes who made the biggest mark.
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Arlington, MA|News|
'Call Me Liz': Meet Arlington Superintendent Elizabeth Homan
Dr. Elizabeth Homan began her tenure as superintendent of schools July 1.
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Malden, MA|News|
Starbucks Malden's 'Most-Requested' Franchise, Mayor Says
Developer Berkeley Investments released more details about Malden's first Starbucks location, slated to open this fall.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Beatriz Gómez-Mouakad Running For Somerville City Council
Gómez-Mouakad, an architect and construction project manager, has entered the race for City Council in Ward 5.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Globe All-Scholastics, Middlesex League All-Stars
From Boston Globe All-Scholastics to Middlesex League MVPs and All-Stars, here are Reading student-athletes who made the biggest mark.
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Malden, MA|News|
Worker Killed In Everett Industrial Accident
A 38-year-old man was working on a forklift hydraulic system when the machine collapsed on him, authorities said.
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Medford|News|
Medford Greater Boston League MVP, All-Stars
From Boston Globe's Greater Boston League MVPs to All-Stars, here are Medford student-athletes who made the biggest mark.
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Medford|News|
Truck Driver Cited In Crash That Damaged I-93 Bridge
Delays will last for "several months" on Rt. 1, Rt. 16, Rt. 28 and through Roosevelt Circle while the overpass is repaired.
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