Medford|News|
Family: Off-Duty Medford Firefighter 'Saved My Father's Life'
David Piscatelli and another firefighter were at lunch in North Reading when the pair came to the aid of a man having a medical emergency.
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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.
Alex lives in Chelsea with his fiancée, their dog and a revolving door of foster puppies.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Police: Man Crashed Into Yard, Pulled Knife
Rodolfo Garces, 53, crashed into the front yard of a home and pulled a knife when one of the residents approached the car, police said.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Moriarty Joins Arlington As Assistant Planning Director
Erin Moriarty, a former technical lead, planner and project manager for an award-winning firm in Columbus, Ohio, joined the DPCD June 28.
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Malden, MA|News|
Starbucks Goes Into Uncharted Territory | Patch PM
Also: Police gun is missing | Twins pick MA native in MLB draft | MBTA OT theft | South shore shark | Driver in two crashes charged | More.
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Malden, MA|News|
U.S. House Allots $3.3M Toward Replacing Lead Lines In Malden
Malden has the highest percentage of lead service lines in the greater Boston area.
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Medford|News|
U.S. House Allots $500K Toward Finishing Wellington Greenway
The final phase of the project will create a shared-use path along the Malden River in Medford and the Wellington T stop.
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Arlington, MA|News|
These Arlington Restaurants Got Restaurant Revitalization Money
Arlington restaurants got $2.8 million, but thousands more in Massachusetts were shut out of the SBA program, which ends Wednesday.
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Reading, MA|News|
These Reading Restaurants Got Restaurant Revitalization Money
Reading restaurants got $1 million, but thousands more in Massachusetts were shut out of the SBA program, which ends Wednesday.
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Medford|News|
These Medford Restaurants Got Restaurant Revitalization Money
Medford restaurants got $4.9 million, but thousands more in Massachusetts were shut out of the SBA program, which ends Wednesday.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Parking Lots To Close For Work: See Schedule
Sealing of stamped concrete lots and traffic islands began Tuesday. Lots will be closed while the sealer dries.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Todd Easton Enters Race For Somerville City Council
Easton, a youth sports coach and community volunteer, is running for City Council in Ward 5.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Is Getting Its First Starbucks
The coffee giant, which has more than 32,000 stores around the world, has eluded Malden until now.
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Malden, MA|News|
DA: Sword-Wielding Man Shot After Charging Cops | Patch PM
Also: Former Pats player running for Senate | Council hopeful pepper sprayed | Cockatoo apprehended | Diners make staff cry | More.
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Malden, MA|News|
5 New Administrators Join Malden Public Schools
Superintendent Ligia Noriega-Murphy, who began her tenure this month, has filled five key positions in the district.
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Medford|News|
Medford Resident Named Vice President At Nonprofit VOAMASS
Mindy Miller was promoted to the newly created role of vice president of integrated services after spending a decade with the nonprofit.
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Medford|News|
'Active' Police Scene Cleared In Medford; Suspect Arrested
Police asked residents to avoid the area while they responded to an incident Forest Street.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Police Warn Of Uptick In Mailbox 'Fishing' Thefts
Police say the thefts continue despite several arrests over the past year.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Student Wins 2021 National Merit Scholarship
Ethan David Staff was chosen out of approximately 16,000 finalists in this year's National Merit Scholarship Program.
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Malden, MA|News|
Police Shoot Suspect After Standoff In Everett
Authorities said the man charged officers with a sword-type weapon after barricading himself in an apartment.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Moves Porchfest Stage To Town Hall
A scaled-down version of the popular community event will be held this year ahead of a full return in 2022.
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