Newton, MA|News|
Newton Business Recalls Skin Care Product: Report
First Aid Beauty is a Newton-based business that sold the recalled product on its website.
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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Malden, MA|News|
Malden's Markey Denounces Trump's Jan.6 Pardons
The Senator vehemently opposes the decision by the president to issue the pardons.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Police Celebrate Newest Promotions
Two long-standing officers were leveled up, and one recruit was sowrn in as the department's newest addition.
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Medford, MA|News|
Sichuan Chinese Restaurant Moves To Medford
Bun's House recently opened in Medford after previously being headquartered in Everett.
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Newton, MA|News|
Highway Truck Crash Leaves Driver Injured: Report
A box truck crashed in the Newton portion of Interstate 95.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
‘Quad-Demic’ Of Illnesses Straining MA Emergency Rooms
Four different viruses are currently spreading throughout the state and country.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Anti-Displacement Group To Present Its Efforts
The task force was formed in 2023 by Mayor Katjana Ballantyne.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
5 MA Hospitals In Top 5% Nationwide, Report Says
The nation's 250 best hospital rankings include some from Massachusetts.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Police Looking For 2 People Possibly Connected To Break-in
The duo was recently caught on camera, according to police.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Overnight Closure Coming To Route 93
Somerville's portion of the highway will be impacted on Tuesday night.
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Medford, MA|News|
Teacher Strike At Tufts University
More than 100 arts and science lecturers launched a two-day strike Monday.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Library Misses Out On Funding Opportunity
The Edith M. Fox Library was not selected by the state for renovation funding.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Apartment Project Causes Controversy In Somerville: Report
Community members have strong opinions both for and against the potential Davis Square addition.
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Newton, MA|News|
Dessert-tasting Event Coming To The Street Chestnut Hill
Six businesses will have special offerings for shoppers.
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Newton, MA|News|
3 Cannabis Stores Threaten To Sue Newton
Businesses are seeking refunds for years of fees paid to the city.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Stolen Bikes And Unconscious Children: Somerville Crime Log
The following events were reported to Somerville police recently.
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Melrose|News|
Arrests, Assaults, And Summons: Melrose Police Log
The following events were reported to Melrose police recently.
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Somerville, MA|News|
New Restaurant Coming To Rudy's Former Location: Report
The new location is owned by Charlie Redd, who is most known for a verbal altercation with Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Resident Charged With Child Pornography Production
The man conducted multiple inappropriate online conversations with minor for multiple years.
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Cambridge, MA|News|
Cambridge Half Marathon Reaches New Fundraising Heights
CambridgeSide holds an annual half marathon each November.
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