Medford|News|
Letter: Good News For Medford Environmental, Economic Initiatives
Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn and Alicia Hunt discuss the merger of the offices of Community Development and Energy and Environment.
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|
Bars, Festivals Get Return Date In Somerville
The city announced its next phase of reopening Friday, which includes increased restaurant capacity and outdoor gathering limits.
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Medford|News|
Medford Affordable Housing Lottery: 2 Ownership Opportunities
The deadline to apply is July 7.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Man Accused Of Yale Grad Student's Murder Arrested
Qinxuan Pan, charged with the February murder of 26-year-old Kevin Jiang, was arrested in Alabama Friday.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Moves To Acquire Armory Building By Eminent Domain
Officials said they're stepping in to preserve the space as an arts and culture center amid financial troubles exacerbated by the pandemic.
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Reading, MA|News|
Old Farmer's Almanac Summer 2021 Predictions For Reading
Some can expect scorching heat. Others can expect a cool, rainy summer. Here's what the Almanac says for Reading.
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Malden, MA|News|
Old Farmer's Almanac Summer 2021 Predictions For Malden
Some can expect scorching heat. Others can expect a cool, rainy summer. Here's what the Almanac says for Malden.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Old Farmer's Almanac Summer 2021 Predictions For Arlington
Some can expect scorching heat. Others can expect a cool, rainy summer. Here's what the Almanac says for Arlington.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Old Farmer's Almanac Summer 2021 Predictions For Somerville
Some can expect scorching heat. Others can expect a cool, rainy summer. Here's what the Almanac says for Somerville.
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Medford|News|
Old Farmer's Almanac Summer 2021 Predictions For Medford
Some can expect scorching heat. Others can expect a cool, rainy summer. Here's what the Almanac says for Medford.
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Medford|News|
18 Possible Names For Medford's Columbus School: See List
The Renaming Committee has narrowed down the list of suggested names to 18 choices. Residents are invited to give feedback.
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Medford|News|
Medford's Memorial Day Observance Will Be In Person
The ceremony will be the first larger event Medford has hosted since the start of the pandemic.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Senior Named U.S. Presidential Scholar
Kevin Wen is one of 161 high school seniors nationwide to receive the honor this year.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Turf War Behind Middlesex County Violence, Police Say | Patch PM
Also: Gunmaker leaving MA | Brady coming back | Swastika at school | Candlepin bowling | More.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Farmers' Market Readies For 2021 Season
Here's who will be at the market when it returns June 9.
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Medford|News|
Medford Prepares To Vaccinate Students 12 And Older
The MPS and Board of Health will hold a clinic next week to administer the Pfizer shot, for which eligibility recently expanded.
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Malden, MA|News|
Shots Fired In Malden Thursday Morning
Police arrested a man following a report of shots fired near Harnden Road and Summer Street.
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Medford|News|
I-93 Backed Up After Medford Crash
The crash shut down multiple lanes on I-93 South during the morning commute Thursday.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Police Seize Drugs, Weapons From Somerville-Area 'Port44' Gang
Port44 is suspected of several violent crimes in the Somerville and Cambridge area stemming from a turf war with rival gangs, police said.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Baker Backs Cheney, Won't Abandon Republican Party: Patch PM
Also: Judge upholds election results | No idling allowed | Goalie, EMT helps opponent | Judge tosses cop's lawsuit | Honoring Hagler | More
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