Medford|News|
Medford Will Finish School Year Masked
Despite the CDC's loosening of face covering guidance last week, the district will keep its mask protocol in place to close out the year.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
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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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington WOW House: $800K Bungalow Overlooking Water
This charming three-bedroom home overlooks the Res and features many modern updates.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Man Pleads Guilty To COVID Relief Fraud, Identity Theft
Wagner Sozi, 33, used stolen identities to apply for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance benefits and buy lavish gifts like a $15,000 Rolex.
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Medford|News|
Medford Public Library Seeking Art For Inaugural Installation
The library will unveil its first art show in the new building this fall.
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Medford|News|
Letter: Good News For Medford Environmental, Economic Initiatives
Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn and Alicia Hunt discuss the merger of the offices of Community Development and Energy and Environment.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Bars, Festivals Get Return Date In Somerville
The city announced its next phase of reopening Friday, which includes increased restaurant capacity and outdoor gathering limits.
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Medford|News|
Medford Affordable Housing Lottery: 2 Ownership Opportunities
The deadline to apply is July 7.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Man Accused Of Yale Grad Student's Murder Arrested
Qinxuan Pan, charged with the February murder of 26-year-old Kevin Jiang, was arrested in Alabama Friday.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Moves To Acquire Armory Building By Eminent Domain
Officials said they're stepping in to preserve the space as an arts and culture center amid financial troubles exacerbated by the pandemic.
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Reading, MA|News|
Old Farmer's Almanac Summer 2021 Predictions For Reading
Some can expect scorching heat. Others can expect a cool, rainy summer. Here's what the Almanac says for Reading.
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Malden, MA|News|
Old Farmer's Almanac Summer 2021 Predictions For Malden
Some can expect scorching heat. Others can expect a cool, rainy summer. Here's what the Almanac says for Malden.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Old Farmer's Almanac Summer 2021 Predictions For Arlington
Some can expect scorching heat. Others can expect a cool, rainy summer. Here's what the Almanac says for Arlington.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Old Farmer's Almanac Summer 2021 Predictions For Somerville
Some can expect scorching heat. Others can expect a cool, rainy summer. Here's what the Almanac says for Somerville.
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Medford|News|
Old Farmer's Almanac Summer 2021 Predictions For Medford
Some can expect scorching heat. Others can expect a cool, rainy summer. Here's what the Almanac says for Medford.
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Medford|News|
18 Possible Names For Medford's Columbus School: See List
The Renaming Committee has narrowed down the list of suggested names to 18 choices. Residents are invited to give feedback.
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Medford|News|
Medford's Memorial Day Observance Will Be In Person
The ceremony will be the first larger event Medford has hosted since the start of the pandemic.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Senior Named U.S. Presidential Scholar
Kevin Wen is one of 161 high school seniors nationwide to receive the honor this year.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Turf War Behind Middlesex County Violence, Police Say | Patch PM
Also: Gunmaker leaving MA | Brady coming back | Swastika at school | Candlepin bowling | More.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden WOW House: $600K Colonial With In-Ground Pool
This home just hit the market for the first time in 50 years.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville WOW House: See Inside Priciest Listing
See how much this modern three-bedroom home on Cameron Avenue is going for.
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