10 Proposals Submitted For Pot Shops In Medford

Applicants seeking a retail license must hold a public meeting by Aug. 1. The city allows a maximum of three licensed marijuana businesses.

Acupuncture Together Relocates To West Medford From Cambridge

Owner Justine Myers, a West Medford resident, said she is "excited" to bring her 13-year-old business to the community she calls home.

Medford Coffee Shop Fire Sparked By Roasting Machinery

Mystic Coffee Roaster will be closed for the rest of the week as it assesses the damage from a "wee fire" in its roaster.

Encore Boston Harbor To Open New Lounge Space Friday

A new dining and entertainment space is set to open at Encore Boston Harbor Friday.

Neighborly Concerns Derail BJ's Gas Station Bid In Medford

City councilors and residents said regular maintenance has gone unaddressed at the wholesale club's premier store for years.

New Tattoo Parlor Opens In West Medford

Mike Coleman cut his teeth tattooing kids in his college dorm room. Now, he's bringing Sacrament Tattoo to life on High Street.

Medford Opens Applications For Pot Businesses

The city has licenses available for retailers, cultivators, manufacturers, micro-businesses and more marijuana-related enterprises.

Medford To Resume Talks Over Verizon 5G Sites

The proposal calls for installing 44 short-range mobile cell sites, known as "small cells," on existing utility poles in Medford.

Medford Area Bankruptcy Filings Slowed Amid Pandemic Last Year

There was a significant change in bankruptcy filings across the country last year. Here are the numbers for Middlesex County.

Food Truck Provider, Medford Council Spar Over PTO Fundraiser

Food Truck Ventures, which founded Neighborhood StrEATS, pulled out of the Andrews School fundraiser after being accused of impropriety.

How Reliable Is Your Massachusetts Power Utility?

See how well power providers in the Medford area and across MA serve local customers.

Capacity Bump Step Forward For Maxed Out Medford Gym

Blink Fitness may have members waiting outside to get in, but growing the business is like being "on a treadmill trying to run a marathon."

Curfew Lift A 'Welcome Change,' But Restaurant Woes Far From Over

Medford restaurateur Jonathan Post said there are several factors, including public perception, preventing a turnaround in business.

Auto Group With 2 Medford Locations Exploited MA Unemployment: AG

"Colonial Automotive planned and carried out an illegal scheme to cheat our unemployment system," Attorney General Maura Healey said.

Medford Restaurant Reopens After Being Linked To Virus Cluster

Raso's Grille, which officials said may have hosted an oversized gathering over Thanksgiving, opened Saturday with a "renewed spirit."

Medford OKs $40M Investment In Old Whole Foods Bakery Site

The City Council approved a tax increment financing agreement for Monogram Gourmet Foods to refurbish the site and bring back 250 jobs.

Medford Companies Received $87M In Federal Coronavirus Loans

The loans went to 757 companies in Medford in an effort to save some 5,799 jobs.

Longtime Medford Antique Shop Reopens Online

Two Sisters, which closed in August 2019 after almost 20 years on High Street, has moved its business online.

Small Business Saturday 2020: Help Them In Medford

Small Business Saturday, on Nov. 28 this year, helps local businesses in Medford overcome pandemic hardships.

Medford Opens New Round Of Small Business Funding

The city has allocated $200,000 to support small businesses and microenterprises that have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.

Nominate A Medford Business Of The Year

Patch wants to hear about the businesses that have impacted your life this year in Medford.

LB Music Resorts to Zoom, Weathers the Pandemic

LB Music has been able to overcome the challenges presented by the pandemic by turning to virtual instruction.

Medford Expands Online Transaction Options

The city announced this month it is moving its purchasing and bid processes online.

Medford Awards First Round Of Small Business Grants

The funding will help support local businesses and micro-enterprises with operating costs in the wake of COVID-19 closures.

Medford Weighs Zoning Amendment For Marijuana Shops

The Community Development Board on Thursday will hear a City Council petition to allow and regulate marijuana shops.

Medford's Smaller PPP Loans Totaled Over $21 Million

More than 2,100 jobs were retained due to the PPP loans that were under $150,000, according to data from the federal government.

These Medford Businesses Got PPP Loans Over $150K

The U.S. Small Business Administration released the names of every company that received loans under the coronavirus stimulus package.

Medford's Bread & Circus Bakehouse Closing

Many workers will transition to jobs at Whole Foods, which replaced area Bread & Circus locations decades ago.

Medford Farmers Market Returning With New Coronavirus Rules

The market is set to open June 4, but it will look a little different from years past.

Medford Banner, Flag Manufacturer Flies Again

Accent Banner, one of the earliest businesses to shut down, reopened Tuesday. "It does feel strange" to be back, co-owner Derrek Coss said.

Medford Announces Phased Reopening Guidelines For Businesses

The city plans to reopen concurrently with the state, but officials will analyze local data to determine if the timeline should be adjusted.

Medford Launches Small Business, Microenterprise Relief Funds

The two programs, totaling $450,000, aim to support local businesses and businesses with five employees or fewer.

Medford's Evolved By Nature Shifts Focus To Hand Sanitizer

The green chemistry company, which makes fabric, personal care and medical products, has donated over 1,200 liters of hand sanitizer.

'Piece Of Normalcy': Music Students Keep Rocking During Pandemic

The coronavirus has made in-person music lessons impossible. But that hasn't stopped the students and teachers of LB Music School.

Medford Seeks Feedback From Business Owners During Shutdown

The city is asking business owners to complete a survey to determine how best to meet their needs during the pandemic.

Medford Local Business Guide: What's Open Or Closed In Town

We asked local businesses to update their status and created a handy guide from their responses.

Medford Businesses: Open Or Closed? Let Your Customers Know

We're publishing a simple open-or-closed directory for Medford businesses. Here's how to get listed.

Wegmans Hiring 400+ In MA During Coronavirus Crisis

Wegmans is hiring hundreds of employees for part- and full-time roles at its six Massachusetts stores.

Coronavirus: Companies Hiring In And Around Massachusetts

As thousands of workers across the state find themselves out of work, some companies are beefing up their workforce to respond to demand.

Medford Shutting Down All Personal Care Businesses

Health officials are issuing an order to shut down all hair salons, barber shops, nail salons and other similar businesses.