Boston, MA|News|
3 Months And 7,408 Deaths Later, MA Still In State Of Emergency
On March 10, Gov. Charlie Baker declared a state of emergency over the coronavirus. There were no deaths and just 92 cases at the time.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Mom, Killed In Kitchen, Helped Teens Battle Addiction: Patch PM
Traci Swan's family remembers her as a loving "fighter" who was always moving forward. She was stabbed to death at 27 years old.
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Boston, MA|News|
Coronavirus Still 'Dangerous and Contagious' In MA
Gov. Charlie Baker issued a warning as phase two kicks off and people begin to loosen up about social distancing as summer nears.
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Melrose|News|
More Photos From Melrose's Stand Out For Equality
Here are 18 more photos of Sunday's rally, courtesy of edphotos.com.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Reopening Playgrounds, Parks
Places that are reopening Wednesday will still have restrictions, and the Melrose dog park will remain closed for the time being.
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Boston, MA|News|
Massachusetts Phase 3 Reopening: Full List
Phase 3 in Massachusetts will begin as early as June 29. From schools to gyms, here's everything that will be reopening.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Victorian Fair Canceled
The Chamber of Commerce was forced to cancel the Victorian Fair due to uncertainty around the coronavirus.
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Easton, MA|News|
Graduation Day Turns Into Time To Push For Change: Patch PM
Also: The man who founded the George Floyd Mini Mart in Worcester sees important parallels between protests and the country he came from.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Has Outdoor Dining Now. So I Ate Outside.
What I ordered didn't change. Some other things did.
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Melrose|News|
Eyeing Racial Equality, Melrose Begins Self-Evaluation
All city departments will spend the next two weeks looking at what role they play in systemic racism and inequality.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Delivers Unmistakable Message At Large Rally: Photos
The spirit of change behind the massive rallies and protests that have swept the country finally got its chance to sing in Melrose.
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Foxborough, MA|News|
Former Patriots Receiver Shot, Killed: Reports
Reche Caldwell, who had a career-best season in New England, was shot and killed during a robbery attempt in Tampa, according to reports.
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Phase 2: Reopening Businesses, Services List
Phase two is finally set to get underway Monday. It has two parts to it — this is what is reopening in each.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Launches Curbside Pickup Parking
Curbside pickup parking is designated by red parking signs in spots in high-traffic business areas.
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Somerville, MA|News|
City Declares Racism Public Safety And Health Emergency: Patch PM
"No one should fear for their lives because of the color of their skin."
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Marblehead, MA|News|
Police Ask For Help With 'Shocking Animal Cruelty'
Marblehead police said a turtle and rabbit have been found with arrows in them this week.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Getting Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing
People will not have to have symptoms to be eligible for testing, but they will need to make an appointment.
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Boston, MA|News|
DA, Police Union Trade Haymakers Over Reaction To Killings
Suffolk District Attorney Rachael Rollins doubled down after the Boston police union accused her of making "reckless statements."
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Protests Against Racial Inequality Sunday
'Stand Out for Racial Equity' already has nearly 350 people indicating they are going or interested in going.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Schools Considering Fall Scenarios, Prep For Transition
Melrose Public Schools appears as busy as ever in planning for what the fall will look like amid a mountain of uncertainty.
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