Somerville, MA|News|
R.F. O'Sullivan's Moves Out Of Somerville After 30 Years
The longtime watering hole received an offer that "I could not refuse," owner Richard Sullivan said.
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Alex Newman, Patch Staff
- Medford, MA
Alex is a Jersey transplant and graduate of Northeastern University. He has lived in the Boston area since college and considers himself an honorary Bay Stater (though he still hasn't been able to bring himself to root for the Sox). Previously Alex worked for MSNBC on its dayside TV shows and for Wentworth Institute of Technology in marketing and publications. In addition, he has self-published several stories, including freelance pieces written while in Spain. He is an avid football and baseball fan, film geek and pop culture guru.
Alex covers Arlington, Chelmsford, Lexington, Medford, Somerville, Watertown, Westford, Weymouth and the Cape. He lives in Brighton with his girlfriend and their dog.
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Malden, MA|News|
Brian DeLacey Enters Race For Malden City Council
DeLacey, co-founder of the Malden News Network and former Open Space and Recreation Plan committee member, is running for council at-large.
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Medford|News|
Carmen Williams Joins Medford Schools As Supt. In Training
Williams, a former middle school principal in the Educational Leadership Program at Harvard, will join the superintendent's office July 1.
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Arlington, MA|News|
The Show Goes On At Arlington's Capitol Theatre
The theater will start showing movies Friday for the first time since March 2020.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Who Benefits From The Green Line Extension? Patch PM
Also: Machete attack | Falmouth road race returns | Parents protest masks in schools | Activists target 'corridor of death' | More
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Somerville, MA|News|
Green Line Extension Will Benefit White, Wealthier Riders: Study
The MBTA analysis found the disproportionate benefits come after demographic shifts since the project was first proposed.
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Malden, MA|News|
Parents To State Ed Board: End School Mask Mandate
The state Education Department's meeting was delayed by about 15 minutes Tuesday as protesters rallied at its Malden office.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Names Next Principal Of Joseph Eaton School
Caitlin Shelburne, the principal of Making Waves Academy in Richmond, California, will assume her new role July 1.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Activists To Walk Somerville 'Corridor Of Death'
Demonstrators will rally for safety improvements on Mystic Avenue and McGrath Highway following several hit-and-runs in recent years.
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Medford|News|
Medford's Student Citizenship Program Awarded $350K Grant
The Center for Citizenship and Social Responsibility guides students in developing projects that benefit Medford and the world.
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Malden, MA|News|
AG Healey Has Not Prosecuted Campaign Finance Cases: Patch PM
Also: Crossing guard helps catch crook | Toxins in town's water | MA man can keep 'Biden Is Not My President' sign | $1M good deed | More
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Medford|News|
Medford Mayor To Mark Reopening With In-Person Event
Mayor Lungo-Koehn will deliver a reopening address that will cover the city's projects, goals for the next Fiscal Year and recovery plans.
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Medford|News|
Medford Charter Review Heads To State House
House legislators will take up a bill to create a review commission for the city charter, which has not been updated in nearly 40 years.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Police Beefing Up Seatbelt Enforcement
The APD will participate in the Click It or Ticket campaign in Massachusetts, where seatbelt use is below the national average.
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Reading, MA|News|
Super Flower Blood Moon: How To See Lunar Eclipse In Reading
Worried about how much of the total lunar eclipse you'll see in Reading? Take comfort: it's 2021's biggest and brightest supermoon.
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Medford|News|
Super Flower Blood Moon: How To See Lunar Eclipse In Medford
Worried about how much of the total lunar eclipse you'll see in Medford? Take comfort: it's 2021's biggest and brightest supermoon.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Super Flower Blood Moon: How To See Lunar Eclipse In Somerville
Worried about how much of the total lunar eclipse you'll see in Somerville? Take comfort: it's 2021's biggest and brightest supermoon.
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Malden, MA|News|
Super Flower Blood Moon: How To See Lunar Eclipse In Malden
Worried about how much of the total lunar eclipse you'll see in Malden? Take comfort: it's 2021's biggest and brightest supermoon.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Arlington, MA|News|
Super Flower Blood Moon: How To See Lunar Eclipse In Arlington
Worried about how much of the total lunar eclipse you'll see in Arlington? Take comfort: it's 2021's biggest and brightest supermoon.
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Medford|News|
4 Hospitalized After I-93 Rollover In Medford
Firefighters had to use the Jaws of Life to remove two people from a rolled over vehicle Sunday.
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