Cambridge, MA|News|
Cambridge Half Marathon Reaches New Fundraising Heights
CambridgeSide holds an annual half marathon each November.
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 Leaders Set To Address The City
The State of the City event has been scheduled for next month.
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Medford, MA|News|
Mystic Valley Parkway Lane Impacted In Medford
MassDOT has shifted the lane for one day to allow necessary repairs.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
All States, Including MA, Have Seen Snow In Upside-Down 2024-25 Winter
While the Boston area has gotten snowfall, it has not been as much compared to previous years.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville And Cambridge Working To Stop Charles River Pollution
The two cities worked with the state to brainstorm solutions to combined sewer overflow.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Police Address Community On Migrant Policies
The department said it will not target people based solely on immigration status.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Arrest Made In Somerville Bank Robbery: Report
Police identified the perpetrator of the crime soon after he robbed an East Cambridge Savings Bank location.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Has Opening On Its Disability Commission
The commission is composed of nine members.
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Medford, MA|News|
Committee Needed For Medford Mystic River Revitalization
The Mystic River Watershed Association is looking for community members to apply to a steering committee.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Nomination Papers For Arlington Annual Election Now Available
The election will be held on Saturday, April 5.
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Cambridge, MA|News|
Cambridge Culinary School Cafe Opening In Porter Square
The cafe will be across the street from the school's campus.
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Melrose|News|
State Rep. Lipper-Garabedian Opening Her Doors To Constituents
The State Rep. will soon be holding a scheduled office hours session.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Community Celebrates Rudy's Final Days
The restaurant and bar closed after more than four decades of operation.
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Boston, MA|News|
12 MA Restaurants, Chefs Named 2025 James Beard Semifinalists
The James Beard Awards recognize exceptional talent in the culinary and food media industries.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Artists Get Their Projects Funded: Report
The Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture awarded its annual artist grants.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton City Council Passes Generational Nicotine Ban
The vote has been met with opposition from tobacco retailers.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Students Targeted In Social Media Scam
Scammers are attempting to blackmail students for money using nude photos.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Nonprofit Appoints 4 New Board Members
The Carroll Center for the Blind has worked in the city for nearly 90 years.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Red Line Train Malfunctions In Somerville: Report
The disabled train caused a shutdown of the MBTA line for more than four hours.
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Medford, MA|News|
Medford Participating In National Data-gathering Initiative
The Point in Time Count takes a census on the homeless population to better understand how it can assist.
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