Newton, MA|News|
Newton-based Group Gathers For Remaining Israeli Hostages: Report
Run For Their Lives has held multiple events in honor of the hostages.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
- Melrose, MA
Ben Pierce is a Patch field editor covering the communities of Melrose, Malden, Medford, Somerville, Arlington, Newton, and Brookline. He graduated from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York in 2021 with a bachelor's degree in communication and a concentration in sports journalism. Ben can be reached at benjamin.pierce@patch.com.
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Medford, MA|News|
Medford Mayor Vetoes City Council Divestiture Decision
The Council voted to have to have the city divest from certain companies earlier this summer.
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Cambridge, MA|News|
Cambridge Police Investigating 2 Motor Vehicle Crashes
The accidents took place on the same day.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
MA Teenagers Stabbed+ Mass Power Outage + Custodian Facing Child Porn Charges: MA Weekend
Plus: a local adoption agency is offering fee-free adoption for dogs this Halloween season.
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Cambridge, MA|News|
Cambridge Police Looking For Missing Teen
The 16-year-old has been diagnosed with autism.
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Melrose|News|
Arrests, Assaults, And Hit And Runs: Melrose Police Log
The following events were reported to Melrose police recently.
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Medford, MA|News|
Medford Candidate Profile: Patrick Clerkin For City Council
Patrick Clerkin shares why he should be elected.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Basement Fire Extinguished Without Injury
The fire broke out at approximately 9 a.m. Friday morning.
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Medford, MA|News|
Medford Offering Vaccine Clinic For Seniors And Their Caretakers
The fall season is the most common for influenza contraction.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Early-morning House Fire Extinguished In Arlington
The fire department worked to extinguish a two-alarm fire on Friday.
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Boston, MA|News|
13 Total People Arrested In Aftermath Of Boston Protest: Report
The protest reportedly deteriorated when police tried to clear the street for traffic.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
This MA Children’s Hospital Among Nation’s Best: U.S. News Rankings
The 2025-2026 Best Children’s Hospitals report released Tuesday includes both national and state and regional rankings.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Fire Acquires New Life-saving Technology
The device is meant to help revive people suffering from opioid overdoses.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Israel Divestment Question To Appear On Somerville Election Ballot: Report
The question will appear after the Election Commission approved a signature-backed proposal.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Large Tree Tumble Causes Damage In Somerville: Report
Multiple cars and power lines were damaged from the fall.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Police Seize Dangerous Drug Dyed A Different Color
Two officers seized two bags of potentially deadly fentanyl.
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Medford, MA|News|
Medford Officer Honored By State For Community Service
Jose Torres was recognized by the Massachusetts Latino Police Officers Association.
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Medford, MA|News|
Medford Candidate Profile: Nicholas Giurleo For City Council
Nichola Giurleo shares why he should be elected.
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Medford, MA|News|
Fells Reservation Installs Pet Waste Disposal Stations
The project was led by Medford-based Friends of the Fells.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Police Looking For Pair Of Possible Shoplifters
The incident took place late last month.
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