Somerville, MA|News|
Man Assaulted Somerville Cop After Restaurant Ruckus: Police
A man trying to fight people inside a Broadway restaurant pushed a responding officer after refusing commands to back up, police said.
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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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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Art Project Envisions Climate Fight
The town received a $17,000 grant toward "Remembrance of Climate Futures," which will "look back" on events from a 22nd century perspective.
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Reading, MA|News|
New Pizzeria, Ice Cream Shop Coming To Reading
Cal's Creamery and Cal's Brick Oven Pizza is expected to open at Hopkins and Main this summer.
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Malden, MA|News|
Carey McDonald Enters Race For Malden Councilor-At-Large
McDonald, a nonprofit executive and former policy analyst, has been involved in the People's Budget process.
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Malden, MA|News|
'Daring' Rescue Reunites Mama With Ducklings On Mother's Day
Malden police officers found the ducklings on a "detour" down a storm drain and helped pull them to safety.
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Medford|News|
Medford Sets In-Person High School Graduation Plan
The ceremony will be at Hormel Stadium, with graduates allotted two guests apiece.
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Reading, MA|News|
WATCH: Annual Parade Of Ducklings Passes Through Reading School
Each year, ducklings that hatch in the Coolidge Middle School courtyard join their mother for a stroll through the halls and out to a pond.
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Medford|News|
Medford Awarded $30K Grant To Expand Recycling In Schools
The Department of Environmental Protection awarded $1.3 million in grants to increase diversion, reuse, composting and recycling.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Restaurant Fundraiser Nearly Doubles Goal
A GoFundMe campaign for Thai Moon, which was heavily damaged in a fire last week, will support the restaurant's employees until it reopens.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Adds Reopening Steps To June 1 Easing Of Restrictions
Dance floors will be allowed at private events and food and drinks can be served at recreational activities.
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Reading, MA|News|
Plan To Convert Former Post Office Into Restaurant Moves Forward
The Select Board approved a liquor license for the Common District Meeting House, which is moving into the old Haven Street post office.
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Malden, MA|News|
2 More Vaccine Clinics Announced At Anthony's Of Malden
The city will give out the Moderna vaccine at two clinics next week.
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Medford|News|
Detours Planned At College Ave. Bridge For GLX Work
A pedestrian bridge running parallel to the College Ave. bridge will be installed Saturday.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Seeks Volunteers To Prepare For Memorial Day
Residents are invited to help place American flags on veterans' graves at local cemeteries.
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Medford|News|
'Significant' I-93 Delays After Rollover In Medford
A rollover on the northbound side of I-93 led to heavy buildup on the highway, MassDOT said.
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Arlington, MA|News|
New Pub Taking Shape In Arlington Heights
The Heights Pub, which is moving into the former Balich 5 & 10 space, received some pushback from nearby business owners over parking.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Native Headed To The NFL
Larnel Coleman was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the NFL draft Saturday.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Walk-In Vaccine Clinic For Somerville Residents Thursday
Tufts University is once again operating a walk-in clinic at the Gantcher Center.
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Medford|News|
Walk-In Vaccine Clinics For Medford Residents Thursday
Two sites in Medford are accepting residents for walk-ins today.
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Reading, MA|News|
Swastika Found At Reading Middle School: Superintendent
Superintendent John Doherty said it is the second hate incident in the Reading Public Schools in recent weeks.
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