Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Not Your Average Joe's Has Permanently Closed
The location was among four "lower volume" restaurants to shut down for the winter, but it was the only one to not reopen.
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|
Columbus Renaming Committee To Select 3 Finalists
The Advisory Committee will meet Thursday with the intent of sending three names to the School Committee for consideration.
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Malden, MA|News|
Nearly 200 Lose Power In Malden; Road Closed
Crews are working to repair a downed pole on Eastern Avenue.
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Somerville, MA|News|
R.F. O'Sullivan's Moves Out Of Somerville After 30 Years
The longtime watering hole received an offer that "I could not refuse," owner Richard Sullivan said.
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Malden, MA|News|
Brian DeLacey Enters Race For Malden City Council
DeLacey, co-founder of the Malden News Network and former Open Space and Recreation Plan committee member, is running for council at-large.
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Medford|News|
Carmen Williams Joins Medford Schools As Supt. In Training
Williams, a former middle school principal in the Educational Leadership Program at Harvard, will join the superintendent's office July 1.
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Arlington, MA|News|
The Show Goes On At Arlington's Capitol Theatre
The theater will start showing movies Friday for the first time since March 2020.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Who Benefits From The Green Line Extension? Patch PM
Also: Machete attack | Falmouth road race returns | Parents protest masks in schools | Activists target 'corridor of death' | More
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Somerville, MA|News|
Green Line Extension Will Benefit White, Wealthier Riders: Study
The MBTA analysis found the disproportionate benefits come after demographic shifts since the project was first proposed.
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Malden, MA|News|
Parents To State Ed Board: End School Mask Mandate
The state Education Department's meeting was delayed by about 15 minutes Tuesday as protesters rallied at its Malden office.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Names Next Principal Of Joseph Eaton School
Caitlin Shelburne, the principal of Making Waves Academy in Richmond, California, will assume her new role July 1.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Activists To Walk Somerville 'Corridor Of Death'
Demonstrators will rally for safety improvements on Mystic Avenue and McGrath Highway following several hit-and-runs in recent years.
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Medford|News|
Medford's Student Citizenship Program Awarded $350K Grant
The Center for Citizenship and Social Responsibility guides students in developing projects that benefit Medford and the world.
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Malden, MA|News|
AG Healey Has Not Prosecuted Campaign Finance Cases: Patch PM
Also: Crossing guard helps catch crook | Toxins in town's water | MA man can keep 'Biden Is Not My President' sign | $1M good deed | More
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Medford|News|
Medford Mayor To Mark Reopening With In-Person Event
Mayor Lungo-Koehn will deliver a reopening address that will cover the city's projects, goals for the next Fiscal Year and recovery plans.
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Medford|News|
Medford Charter Review Heads To State House
House legislators will take up a bill to create a review commission for the city charter, which has not been updated in nearly 40 years.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Police Beefing Up Seatbelt Enforcement
The APD will participate in the Click It or Ticket campaign in Massachusetts, where seatbelt use is below the national average.
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Reading, MA|News|
Super Flower Blood Moon: How To See Lunar Eclipse In Reading
Worried about how much of the total lunar eclipse you'll see in Reading? Take comfort: it's 2021's biggest and brightest supermoon.
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Medford|News|
Super Flower Blood Moon: How To See Lunar Eclipse In Medford
Worried about how much of the total lunar eclipse you'll see in Medford? Take comfort: it's 2021's biggest and brightest supermoon.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Super Flower Blood Moon: How To See Lunar Eclipse In Somerville
Worried about how much of the total lunar eclipse you'll see in Somerville? Take comfort: it's 2021's biggest and brightest supermoon.
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