Medford|News|
'Predatory': Venues Slam Encore's Entertainment District Plans
Local theaters worry that a planned 999-seat event space would hurt business and accuse the casino of violating gaming regulations.
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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Medford|News|
Medford Affordable Housing Lottery: 6 Units Available
Four one-bedroom condos and two two-bedroom condos are available to own at 519 on Broadway.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Undercover Cops Bust Man With Gun, Weed At Arlington Park: Police
Ryan Darcy, 20, was arrested during an investigation into the sale of drugs to children, Arlington police said.
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Malden, MA|News|
Porch Fest Arts, Music Festival Coming To Malden
The inaugural festival will feature musical, spoken word and comedy performances on porches, yards and driveways across the city.
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Medford|News|
$32K+ Raised For Woman Injured In Medford Hit-And-Run
A GoFundMe page will go toward the medical expenses of a 22-year-old woman who was struck while getting out of a ride-share Saturday night.
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Medford|News|
Medford, Arlington Health Directors Among Virtual SOTU Guests
Congresswoman Katherine Clark hosted health officials in her district as virtual guests to the State of the Union address.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Launching Rent, Mortgage Assistance Program In March
The program, funded through ARPA, will give households impacted by the pandemic up to $2,500 per month for up to four months.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Half-Marathon, Road Race Returns After 2 Years
Formerly known as the Malden Rotary Road Race, the annual event raises money for local causes.
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Malden, MA|News|
Rock Spot Bringing Climbing Facility To Malden
The Rhode Island-based chain is opening a 5,700-square-foot rock climbing facility in Malden Center.
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Medford|News|
Medford Sets Public Meeting On COVID Relief Aid
The city is seeking feedback from residents on how it should allocate roughly $48 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Residents Mistakenly Ticketed In Parking Mixup
Police said an MBTA employee has been ticketing cars parked in the town-owned lot at the depot.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Board Of Health Calls Special Meeting On Mask Mandate
Health officials will revisit the city's mask requirement for indoor spaces on Thursday.
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Medford|News|
Medford Police Sergeant Joseph Byrnes Retires
Byrnes retired Monday after more than 23 years with the Medford Police Department.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Man Stopped With 2+ Pounds Of Weed, $24K In Cash
Police Chief Julie Flaherty said the arrest of Keith Lombardi "shuttered the operation of a drug dealer who is well-known to police."
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Green Line Service Gets Opening Date
The shorter of the two branches, which runs through the new Lechmere station and Union Square, will open in March.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Bill Proposes Ban On Russian-Made Products In MA
State Rep. Patrick Kearney, who introduced the bill, said the U.S. should be doing "everything we can to cripple the Russian economy."
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Pilots New Rodent Control Technology
Somerville is the second community in the country to pilot SMART boxes, industrial-grade traps that provide real-time pest control data.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Residents Invited To Coffee With New Town Manager
Fidel Maltez invites residents to chat over coffee at the Burbank YMCA on March 16.
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Arlington, MA|News|
First Wings Open At New Arlington High School
The opening of the performing arts and STEAM wings mark the end of Phase 1 of the project.
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Medford|News|
Medford Hit-And-Run Suspect Turns Himself In: Police
A 22-year-old woman was seriously injured when she was struck while getting out of a ride-share vehicle late Saturday night.
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