Newton, MA|News|
Newton Graduate Receives Prestigious Scholarship
Jesica Jiminez Pineda has earned free tuition in her next pursuit of education.
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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Melrose|News|
Pro-Democracy March Coming To Melrose
The event is taking place on Flag Day.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Asks Court To Block Trump's Orders Amid Lawsuit
The city sued the President and his administration earlier this year.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somervile Task Force Concluding Its Work With Feature Presentation
The group's work is culminating with this event later this month.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Weekend Sobriety Check Coming In Middlesex County
Middlesex County contains 54 communities.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Summer Leaf-blower Ban Takes Effect In Arlington
The seasonal ban precedes an eventual permanent one.
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Melrose|News|
Assaults, Car Crashes, And Vandalism: Melrose Police Log
The following events were reported to Melrose police recently.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Mayor Speaks Out On Trump's Immigration -related Attack
Ruthanne Fuller defended her city against the President's condemnation of the city and many other peer communities.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Bans The Sale Of French Delicacy: Report
The dish reportedly requires long-term harm to the animals.
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Somerville, MA|News|
FY26 Budget Presented To Somerville City Council
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne presented the capital budget for the next year during the council's most recent meeting.
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Medford, MA|News|
Medford Race Event Returning For Fourth Year This Fall
The event returns for a fourth year, this time with a new partner.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Assaults, Break-ins, And Fights: Somerville Crime Log
The following events were reported to Somerville police recently.
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Boston, MA|News|
Boston Drug Overdose Deaths Dropped Considerably In 2024
The city has seen promising decreases among its most vulnerable groups as well as overall.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Hotel Receives Bomb Threat For Flying Flag: Report
A man reportedly called in multiple threats to a hotel in April.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
New COVID Variant Dominant In China Showing Up: What To Know In MA
The new variant is currently prominent in the eastern Mediterranean, Southeast Asia, and western Pacific regions.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Has Busy Pride Month Planned
The Melrose Creative Alliance has sponsored more than a dozen events in June.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Seniors Holding Presidential Protest In Brookline
The peaceful rally is taking place in Coolidge Corner.
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Cambridge, MA|News|
Spanish-based Fashion Company Arrives In Cambridge
Zara has been selling clothes for 50 years.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline School Program Walks For A Good Cause
The Lawrence School raised money for programs that help people with memory loss.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Democratic State Committeeman Running For City Council: Report
Justin Klekota is running for Somerville City Councilor-At-Large.
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