Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Entities Join Forces To Preserve Art Studio
The Arts and Business Council recently purchased the studio.
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 Helping Businesses Grow Through Grant Opportunity
A skincare business is the first recipient of the Vacant Storefront Grant program.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Police Looking To Identify Backyard Intruder
The suspicious person was caught on the property of a resident.
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Cambridge, MA|News|
New Charges Brought Forth In 2 Cambridge Shootings
The incidents took place in 2021 and 2023.
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Medford, MA|News|
Medford MBTA Station Dealing With Delays
The transportation authority announced that its riders may experience delays Tuesday.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Youth Soccer Coach Charged With Child Rape: Report
The man's alleged crimes go back 13 years, according to reports.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
9 MA Billionaires Are Among The Richest In The World: New Forbes List
The list details the 400 wealthiest businesspeople in the country, including these billionaires who call Massachusetts home.
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Medford, MA|News|
Medford Police Captain Retires After Decorated Career
James Benoit retired as a Captain.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Upgrading 3 Staple Locations Through Energy Efficiency Grant
The town has received funds through this channel for thirteen years.
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Cambridge, MA|News|
CambridgeSide Celebrating Historic Diner Through Photo Exhibit
The mall is located on 100 Cambridgeside Place.
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Boston, MA|News|
Bluebikes Offering Sizable Credit To Its Riders In 2025
The bicycle-renting program announced a promotion that could save its users some money.
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Medford, MA|News|
Medford Police Warn Against Firearm License Text Scam
The department has received reports of a misleading text being sent to community members in an attempt to acquire private information.
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Malden, MA|News|
Ex-Haitian Mayor Living In Malden Convicted: Report
The man, living in Malden, was convicted of lying about his transgressions to obtain a United States visa.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Mayor Speaks On Tufts Students' ICE Detainment
Mayor Ballantyne believes the Trump Administration has violated constitutional rights in its effort to deport people.
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Brookline, MA|News|
2 Firefighters Injured In Aftermath Of 3-Story Fire
The Brookline Fire Department Worked With Three Other Communities To Extinguish the fire late last week.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Fire Department Battling Three-Alarm Blaze: Report
The fire broke out in a three-story residential building Friday.
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Melrose|News|
Assaults, Speeding, And Vandalism: Melrose Police Log
The following events were reported to Melrose police recently.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Break-ins And Shots Fired: Somerville Crime Log
The following events were reported to Somerville police recently.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Police Looking For Missing Juvenile
The 14-year-old went missing earlier this month in Medford before being located.
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Cambridge, MA|News|
DA Pursuing Charges For Death Of Newton Man Six Months Later: Report
The man was hit by a vehicle while bicycling in Cambridge.
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