Melrose, MA|News|
Melrose Candidate Profile: Jeffrey Michael McCarthy For City Council
McCarthy is running against incumbent John Obremski to represent Ward 2 on the City Council.
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Newton, MA|News|
Boston College Launches Largest Capital Campaign In School History
The fundraising effort will help support academics, financial aid and student life. Find out how much money the school hopes to raise.
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Woburn, MA|News|
Woburn Man Hospitalized After Van Hit By Suspected Drunk Driver In ME
Jose Menara suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being struck head-on by a minivan going the wrong way on I-295, authorities said
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Town Day Fireworks Have Been Rescheduled
The fireworks at Spy Pond were postponed last weekend due to a rainy forecast, though the 45th Town Day celebration still took place.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden's Library Of Things Allows Patrons To Borrow More Than Books
The Malden Public Library initiative is designed to reduce waste by allowing people to borrow rarely-used items instead of owning them.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Named No. 1 Family-Friendly City In America
The rankings were done by Opendoor, a digital platform for residential real estate. Find out why Somerville topped the list.
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Newton, MA|News|
Boston College Men's Soccer Hosting Ted Lasso Day
The game will feature a Ted Lasso-themed poster giveaway and fans can wear Ted Lasso-themed attire for a chance to win prizes.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Candidate Profile: Dawn Macklin For Ward 4 School Committee
Macklin is running unopposed. She is an incumbent who was first elected to the School Committee in 2021.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton-Wellesley Patients Now Have Access To Home Hospital Services
Offered through Mass General Brigham, the concept of home hospital care gained momentum during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Will Be Site Of Indigenous Peoples Day Ceremonial Celebration
The free family event will feature speakers, performers, food, artists and artisans.
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Woburn, MA|News|
Woburn Boys & Girls Club, MSP Starting New Youth Basketball League
The Unity Basketball League is a co-ed, all-skills league for children in grades 7th and 8th. Kids from all communities are invited to play.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington PD, Catholic Parishes Hosting Faith & Blue Food Drive
The event is part of National Faith & Blue Weekend, and all non-perishable food and other products collected will go to Arlington EATS.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville's MA Alliance of Portuguese Speakers Finds New Home
The organization was forced to leave the old firehouse in Union Square due to water damage to the building.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Melrose High Hosting Artist, Activist Zakiyyah For Concert, Talk
The rapper and classically trained vocalist combines musical genres into a sound she calls "Hip-Hopera."
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Candidate Profile: Ari Taylor For City Council
Taylor is running against Julie Turner to represent Ward 5 on the Malden City Council.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Native Dane Cook, 51, Marries Kelsi Taylor, 24, In Hawaii
According to sources, the comedian and fitness instructor tied the knot on O'ahu after dating for 5 years.
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Woburn, MA|News|
Woburn Candidate Profile: Robert Meaney For City Council
Meaney, a former Ward 3 councilor, is among 4 candidates running for 2 open at-large seats on the City Council.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Hosting 2 Upcoming Indigenous Peoples Events
Indigenous Peoples' Day is Oct. 9, and the town's Indigenous Peoples Celebration Committee will be marking the occasion at Town Hall.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Offers Some Plans For $95K In Climate Resiliency Funding
The state grant will help to support priority populations most impacted by climate change, like the elderly and low-income individuals.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Restaurant Closing Temporarily, Will Return With New Menu
New owners said they tried to make it work at the restaurant in recent months, but now will revamp the space to accommodate a new concept.
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