Boston, MA|News|
Racially Charged Texts Haunt Boston Public Schools: The HUB
Plus: Wettest week in a century; House rules raise transparency issues; Gunman's racist writings detailed; More.
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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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Accused Winthrop Gunman: 'Racism Is Healthy And Natural'
Authorities released journals they say were written by Nathan Allen less than 48 hours before he fatally shot two people last month.
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Malden, MA|News|
DA: Murder Suspect, Getaway Driver Caught | Patch PM
Also: City subsidizes restaurant hires | Town to residents: end the online gossip | Cape Cod shark sightings | More.
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Medford|News|
Medford Bringing Back Shared Streets Program
The program, designed to reduce vehicular traffic in residential neighborhoods, was piloted on three streets last year.
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Malden, MA|News|
Suspect In Fatal Malden Shooting Caught: DA
Police also arrested a Chelsea man who they say helped Brian Butler flee the scene after shooting 30-year-old Erin Fitzgibbon.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Police Seek Break-In Suspects
Police said the pair broke into a business on July 4 and stole an ATM machine.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Bar Featured In 'The Social Network' Has Closed
All signs – including one out front – point to the Thirsty Scholar's closure being temporary, but the future of the pub is unclear.
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Medford|News|
Nunley Benjamin Takes Job In Littleton
Medford's former finance director, who alleged a hostile work environment at City Hall, was appointed by the Littleton Select Board July 1.
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Reading, MA|News|
Standoff Suspects Rebuke Court In Bizarre Hearings: Patch PM
Also: Bank robbers at large | Violence mars holiday weekend | Uncle, sister save drowning two-year-old | MA chef on 'Chopped' | More.
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Medford|News|
10 Proposals Submitted For Pot Shops In Medford
Applicants seeking a retail license must hold a public meeting by Aug. 1. The city allows a maximum of three licensed marijuana businesses.
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Reading, MA|News|
Additional Road Work Set On Reading's Main Street
Lane closures and detours will be in place for much of the next two weeks.
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Malden, MA|News|
Ligia Noriega-Murphy Takes Over As Malden Superintendent
Noriega-Murphy was selected in March to succeed John Oteri, who did not seek a contract renewal at the end of the school year.
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Malden, MA|News|
Suspect, Victim ID'd In Fatal Malden Shooting
Police are seeking the public's help in locating 30-year-old Brian Butler, who has been charged with murder.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Teen Hit By Gunfire In Somerville Shooting
A 16-year-old girl was in "critical but stable" condition after she was shot while walking her dog early Monday.
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Reading, MA|News|
Independence Day 2021: What's Open, Closed July 5 In Reading
Fourth of July falls on a Sunday this year, which means the holiday is observed the following day, on Monday in most cases.
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Malden, MA|News|
Independence Day 2021: What's Open, Closed July 5 In Malden
Fourth of July falls on a Sunday this year, which means the holiday is observed the following day, on Monday in most cases.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Independence Day 2021: What's Open, Closed July 5 In Arlington
Fourth of July falls on a Sunday this year, which means the holiday is observed the following day, on Monday in most cases.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Independence Day 2021: What's Open, Closed July 5 In Somerville
Fourth of July falls on a Sunday this year, which means the holiday is observed the following day, on Monday in most cases.
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Medford|News|
Independence Day 2021: What's Open, Closed July 5 In Medford
Fourth of July falls on a Sunday this year, which means the holiday is observed the following day, on Monday in most cases.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville 4th Of July Grocery Store Hours
See which grocery stores in and around Somerville will be open, and which ones will be closed, on the 4th of July 2021.
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