Somerville, MA|News|
Lyrid Meteor Shower Peak: When To See Fireballs In Somerville
The Lyrids peak is a perfect start to Earth Day in Somerville. Known for fireballs, the meteor shower overlaps with the Eta Aquariids.
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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Reading, MA|News|
Lyrid Meteor Shower Peak: When To See Fireballs In Reading
The Lyrids peak is a perfect start to Earth Day in Reading. Known for fireballs, the meteor shower overlaps with the Eta Aquariids.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|News|
Lyrid Meteor Shower Peak: When To See Fireballs In Malden
The Lyrids peak is a perfect start to Earth Day in Malden. Known for fireballs, the meteor shower overlaps with the Eta Aquariids.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Arlington, MA|News|
Lyrid Meteor Shower Peak: When To See Fireballs In Arlington
The Lyrids peak is a perfect start to Earth Day in Arlington. Known for fireballs, the meteor shower overlaps with the Eta Aquariids.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Medford|News|
Lyrid Meteor Shower Peak: When To See Fireballs In Medford
The Lyrids peak is a perfect start to Earth Day in Medford. Known for fireballs, the meteor shower overlaps with the Eta Aquariids.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Medford|News|
Key Deadlines Coming Up In Columbus School Renaming Process
Applications to join the advisory committee, as well as suggestions for new names, are due Friday, April 16.
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Medford|News|
U.S. Rep. Clark Tours Medford School, Praises Federal Relief Plan
Rep. Katherine Clark said the American Rescue Plan, under which MPS received $5 million, is instrumental in returning to in-person learning.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
New Push In 12-Year-Old Cold Case | Patch PM
Also: Cape shark repellant sales up | Town rebukes 'White Lives Matter' protest | Ex-teacher accused of rape | More.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Police To Participate In Drug Take Back Day
Arlington will join cities and towns throughout Massachusetts in accepting expired or unwanted prescription drugs at the police station.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Medford|News|
Commission Proposes New Historic District In Medford
The Historic District Commission is proposing the designation along Forest Street, which would include 120 properties.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Vehicle In Somerville Hit-And-Run Has Unique Features, Police Say
State police said the van that fled the scene after hitting a pedestrian on McGrath Highway stands out among other vehicles of its model.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Reading, MA|News|
Longtime Reading Teacher Wendell W. Hodgkins Dies
Hodgkins taught English at Reading Memorial High School for 37 years, serving as department chair for nearly two decades.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Murder Unsolved After 12 Years
Police are still searching for the killer of Charline Rosemond, who was found murdered on April 13, 2009.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|News|
Revere Spa Front For Sex Trafficking Ring: AG
Geralda De Matos Garland, 57, is accused of trafficking women through her business, Crystal's Day Spa.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|News|
Malden Firefighters Honored For Fellsmere Pond Ice Rescue
Firefighters saved a man's life after he fell through the ice while pulling his son from the water.
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Reading, MA|News|
Devastating Fires Bookend Golf Club's Rebuild | Patch PM
Also: Exec pleads guilty in poison case | CEO's cause of death released | Slur targets cop | More
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Arlington, MA|News|
Lane Closures Coming To Route 2 In Arlington
MassDOT will implement single- and double-lane closures through November as part of the $14.7 million lighting improvement project on Rt. 2.
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Malden, MA|News|
Fake Facebook Account Directed Racist Taunts At Malden Officer
Police attributed hateful comments on the department's social media posts to a person from outside Malden using a fake account.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Medford|News|
2 Charged In Medford Man's Murder
Richard Ghiozzi, 33, was fatally stabbed in Boston Jan. 4.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Hit-And-Run Victim ID'd As 72-Year-Old Somerville Man
Police said the man was leaving Stop & Shop when he was hit on McGrath Highway. He remains hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
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