Arlington, MA|News|
4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Arlington
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Arlington.
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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Somerville, MA|News|
4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Somerville
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Somerville.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Fire Reaches 3 Alarms
Firefighters raced to a blaze on Temple Street Friday.
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Malden, MA|News|
A Malden Tradition Returns: Reading Of The Town Instructions
The historical reenactment marks Malden's declaration of support for American independence.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Police Raise Juneteenth Flag
Juneteenth is being celebrated across the country for the first time this year after it was recognized as a federal holiday Thursday.
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Medford|News|
Retired Medford Firefighter Rick Sweeney Dies
Sweeney retired in 2016 after serving the Medford Fire Department for 32 years.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading's Green Tomato On The Move
The nearly 20-year-old takeout spot isn't going far – it's staying in town and adding seating for dine-in customers.
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Medford|News|
Backlogged Green Line Extension Work To Start At Night
The project is about 80 percent complete, but work is moving at a "rapid pace" to make up for supply chain issues during the pandemic.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington To Observe Juneteenth At Town Hall
This year marks the first time Juneteenth will be celebrated as an official state and federal holiday.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Thousands In MA Got COVID-19 After Vaccinations: Patch PM
Also: Tough summer on Pike | Buildings go 0-2 vs. cars on Cape | US Open in Brookline | Dates set for sales tax holiday | Eat Mass | More.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Outdoor Film Series Set: 'Star Wars,' 'Sandlot,' More
SomerMovie Fest returns this year with a series of seven family-friendly films being shown in parks around Somerville.
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Medford|News|
Bus Lane Installed From Medford To Somerville
The pilot program will run along Mystic Avenue during the morning commute starting June 21.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Community Coordinator Aman Enters City Council Race
City Hall Community Coordinator Stephenson Aman, a disability advocate and youth sports coach, is running for Ward 2 councilor.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Street Fair Set For June 26
Malden Center will be transformed into an open air street fair, featuring live music, gaming challenges, specialty foods, artists and more.
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Medford|News|
Medford City Hall To Close For Juneteenth Observance
Gov. Charlie Baker signed a bill last summer recognizing Juneteenth as an annual state holiday.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Offering Gift Cards, Treats At Vaccine Clinic
Arlington will host a vaccine clinic at the fire station for residents 18 and older.
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Malden, MA|News|
Beer Garden, Live Music Among Summer Additions To Encore Casino
New and returning outdoor activities are arriving in time to kick off summer at Encore Boston Harbor.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
'Matty In The Morning' Co-Host Bex Maroun Leaving Kiss 108
Maroun, the co-host and executive producer of Kiss 108's flagship program, announced Wednesday she is leaving the network.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Man Robbed At Gunpoint At Somerville Hotel: Police
Police are investigating a robbery at the La Quinta Inn early Sunday morning.
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Medford|News|
Medford Lifts COVID-19 State Of Emergency
Officials said nearly 70 percent of eligible residents are fully vaccinated, and 80 percent have received at least one dose.
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