Newton, MA|News|
Newton Residents Look To Overturn 90-year Ordiance
Voters will have the opportunity to change a city-wide overnight parking ban in this year's election.
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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Arlington, MA|News|
Rush Bowls Is Rushing Into Arlington
The bowl and smoothie store is launching in town this weekend.
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Melrose|News|
State Rep. Lipper-Garabedian Opening Her Virtual Door To Constituents
The State Rep. will soon be holding a scheduled office hours session.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Paddling For Indigenous People
The ceremonial event is returning for its third year.
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Melrose|News|
Pilot Killed In Beverly Crash Identified As Melrose Resident
The 30-year-old is being remembered by his loved ones after his death this past week.
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Melrose|News|
Arrests, Hit And Runs, And Burglaries: Melrose Police Log
The following events were reported to Melrose police recently.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Assaults, Mace, And Road Rage: Somerville Crime Log
The following events were reported to Somerville police recently.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Teen Overcomes Odds With MIT Admittance: Report
Viraj Dhanda is non-verbal and autistic.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden DPW Yard Sees Major Schedule Change
The yard is located on Commercial Street.
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Newton, MA|News|
Major Traffic Delays Expected On Mass Pike Once Again
This is the second scheduled weekend of work that will result in lane closures.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Grammy-winning Artist Performing At The Armory
Leyla McCalla has garnered many accolades in her musical career.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Approves FY2026 Budget
The budget features cuts to may of the city's operations.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Medford, MA|News|
Cambridge Health Alliance Opens Medford Facility
The new expansion marks the alliance's first in 15 years.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Century-old Custard Location Has Closed In Arlington: Report
Abbott's Frozen Custard originated in New York in the early 1900s.
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Malden, MA|News|
Retired Police Officer Dies In Revere Fire: Report
The fire took place on Tuesday, June 17.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Big Gay Dance Party Returning To Somerville
The event is back this year with a unique theme.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden High School Student Commended For His Heroics
The young resident was awarded a citation for his response to a fire.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
These MA Universities Ranked Among World’s Best By US News
The latest edition of the Best Global Universities includes schools from more than 100 countries.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Mayoral Candidate Drops Out Of Race
William Tauro ultimately decided against running for mayor for a second time.
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Medford, MA|News|
Medford Resident Making Second Run At City Council
Patrick Clerkin is looking to connect with voters before the election.
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