Newton, MA|News|
Newton Girl Named 'First-Time Walker of the Year' By Jimmy Fund
Just a month after finishing chemotherapy treatment, Anya Rhodes of Newton walked across the finish line at the Jimmy Fund Walk.
Annie Jonas, Patch Staff
Annie Jonas, Patch Staff
- Somerville, MA
Annie is a Local Editor at Massachusetts Patch. She covers the areas of Somerville, Arlington, Medford, Malden, Melrose, Brookline, and Newton. Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio she received her bachelor's in English Literature at Boston University, and her master's degree in multimedia journalism from New York University's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, rollerblading, bird watching, and nature walks. Want to connect? Send tips, ideas, press releases, book recommendations and photos of birds to annie.jonas@patch.com
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Police Issue Missing Person Alert For 56-Year Old Blind Man
Edward Leydon was last seen the morning of March 20, police said.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Catholic High School Cleared By Police After Swatting Call
The caller reported an active shooter incident at Malden Catholic High School, but when police arrived on scene, they found no danger.
Annie Jonas, Patch Staff
Melrose, MA|News|
Swatting Calls To Melrose PD Determined Not Credible: Superintendent
The swatting call claiming a tragedy had happened at Melrose High School was deemed not a credible threat and that students are safe.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Melrose Art Studio Launches Fellowship For Emerging Teen Artists
Teens in Melrose, Malden, Medford, Revere, Saugus, Stoneham, Wakefield, and other nearby communities can partake in the fellowship.
Annie Jonas, Patch Staff
Somerville|News|
Somerville Colonial Fair In Need Of Volunteers
The Somerville Colonial Fair is held in April, and will feature a reenactment of Paul Revere's ride to warn patriots of a British attack.
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Medford, MA|News|
Medford Police Resume Community Meetings For First Time Since Pandemic
Meetings will be held on the first Tuesday of every month, starting in April.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Celebrate Brookline’s Women Of The Year Later This Week
Three Brookline women were chosen as Women of the Year out of more than 15 nominees for their impact on the town.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton 2023 Yard Waste Collection Begins In March
Yard waste, along with trash and recycling carts, must be at curbs no later than 7 a.m. on collection day.
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Medford, MA|News|
Medford Is Seeking Its Next Poet Laureate
The Medford Poet Laureate will serve a two-year term from July 2023 through June 2025, and will receive a $2,000 yearly stipend.
Annie Jonas, Patch Staff
Somerville|News|
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal For Somerville To Begin In April
Somerville residents can drop off household hazardous waste on the first Saturday of each month from April through November.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Celebration Of Life Will Be Held For Melrose Woman In April
Sarah A. Scott, 37, will be commemorated in April at Spinelli’s in Peabody.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington 2023 Town Election Coming Up April 1
See candidate profiles, vote by mail and early voting deadlines, and other voter resources.
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Medford, MA|News|
Two Police Officers Injured After Car Chase Ends In Medford: Report
The chase began in Boston and ended at the intersection of Auburn Street and North Street in Medford, BPD told Boston 25 News.
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Newton, MA|News|
Gov. Healey In Newton To Announce Phillip Eng As MBTA General Manager
Governor Healey will hold a news conference at 2:30 p.m., March 27, outside of Riverside Station in Newton to announce Eng's appointment.
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Somerville|News|
Medford Home Fire, Double Burglary In Newton: Patch Top Stories
See the week's top stories for Somerville, Arlington, Melrose, Medford, Malden, Brookline, and Newton.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Several Roads To Close in Brookline For Boston Marathon
Beacon Street and several other roads in Brookline will be closed to inbound traffic on April 17 to accommodate for the Boston Marathon.
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Melrose, MA|News|
The 18th Annual Melrose International Welcome Potluck Returns
Bring a dish representing your cultural heritage!
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Somerville|News|
Somerville Passes Polyamorous Non-Discrimination Ordinances
The historic move makes Somerville the first city in the United States to extend explicit legal protections to polyamorous families.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Man Accused Of Hateful Graffiti At Bluebike Station
Albert Silva, 65, of Arlington, was arrested and charged Wednesday night in connection with homophobic graffiti found at a Bluebike Station.
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