Arlington, MA|News|
Asian Fusion, Pizza Restaurants To Share Space In Arlington
Ginger Exchange and Master Pies Artisan Pizza both plan to open in the former Great Wok space.
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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Malden, MA|News|
Residents Displaced After Malden Parapet Collapse
Part of the parapet on the roof of a Salem Street building collapsed Saturday, damaging a nearby traffic light and forcing an evacuation.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Dark Horse Public House, Former On The Hill Tavern, Shutting Down
Dark Horse, which replaced the longtime Somerville watering hole four years ago, cited rising rent.
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Medford|News|
Medford Schools Plan High School Graduation, More Student Events
The district has tentatively scheduled an in-person graduation ceremony for June.
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Reading, MA|News|
UK Coronavirus Variant Found In Reading
The B.1.1.7 strain, which is believed to be covered by vaccines, has appeared in Reading, school officials said in a message to families.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Sign Of The Times: Exit Renumbering Comes To Rt. 2 In Arlington
MassDOT is switching from a sequential to a milepost-based exit system.
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Reading, MA|News|
Letter: In Support Of Chris Haley For Select Board
Pearl Street resident Parris Wellman shares why Chris Haley is the best choice for Select Board.
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Malden, MA|News|
Gas Main Break Closes Lanes On Rt. 1
Drivers should expect delays on both sides of the road in Saugus.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville, Revere Set Vaccination Clinic For Veterans
Veterans enrolled in the VA system will be eligible for vaccines on a first come, first served basis at the VFW Beachmont Post in Revere.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Resident Tied To Drug Trafficking Organization: Feds
Chi Ying, of Malden, is accused of laundering money for a local drug trafficking cell with ties to a Mexican cartel, authorities said.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Receiving Estimated $36M From American Rescue Plan
Money can go toward replacing lost revenue, supporting households and businesses, funding infrastructure or investing in economic recovery.
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Reading, MA|News|
Letter: In Support Of Sarah McLaughlin For School Committee
Pennsylvania Avenue resident Bill Noonan shares why he thinks Sarah McLaughlin is the best choice for the Reading School Committee.
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Reading, MA|News|
Letter: Select Board Chair Endorses Alvarado For Re-Election
Mark Dockser shares why he is backing Vanessa Alvarado for re-election to the Select Board.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Looks To Improve Safety At Site Of Fatal 2019 Crash
The town is developing a plan for short- and long-term solutions on Chestnut Street, where a woman was fatally hit by a car in 2019.
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Reading, MA|News|
Letter: Geoffrey Coram Will Be An Asset To School Committee
Kate Grant and Jen Hillery share why they are voting for Geoffrey Coram for School Committee.
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Malden, MA|News|
This Is The Most Delayed Traffic Light In MA | Patch PM
Also: City rallies around teacher | Ink spill closes street | Cover up in Framingham | More MBTA delays | Gym agrees to refund money | More.
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Medford|News|
Medford Artist Lights Up Greater Boston
"Nubian Nights" in Roxbury's Nubian Square is the latest video projection installation from rising artist Pamela Hersch.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Just Dance: Somerville Allows Outdoor Performances, Sans Singing
Performances involving vocal or air projection, such as singing, speaking or playing a woodwind or brass instrument, remain prohibited.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Intersection Worst In MA For Delays
Just one in five drivers arrive at the Broadway and Eastern Ave. intersection with a green light, according to a recent report.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Beantown, Ben Affleck: These Misconceptions Drive MA Crazy
"Oh you're from BAWston? Pahk the cah in Hahvahd Yahd am I right!"
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