Malden, MA|News|
Top U.S. High Schools 2021: See Where Malden Ranked
The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report ranks schools based on factors like graduation rates and academic performance.
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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Somerville, MA|News|
Top U.S. High Schools 2021: See Where Somerville Ranked
The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report ranks schools based on factors like graduation rates and academic performance.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Arlington, MA|News|
Top U.S. High Schools 2021: See Where Arlington Ranked
The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report ranks schools based on factors like graduation rates and academic performance.
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Reading, MA|News|
Top U.S. High Schools 2021: See Where Reading Ranked
The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report ranks schools based on factors like graduation rates and academic performance.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Medford|News|
Top U.S. High Schools 2021: See Where Medford Ranked
The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report ranks schools based on factors like graduation rates and academic performance.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Leaders Mark Completion Of Improvements Near Oak Grove
The project included replacing traffic signals, installing wheelchair ramps and sidewalks, replacing traffic signals and more.
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Reading, MA|News|
Letter: Remove Proposed Library Role From Budget
Town Meeting member Bernard Horn shares why he does not support financially backing the proposed director of equity and social justice.
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Reading, MA|News|
Letter: Reading Embraces Diversity Supports New Library Position
Reading Embraces Diversity says it hopes the proposed director of equity and social justice role will be a "catalyst for positive change."
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Reading, MA|News|
MassDOT Prepares For Significant Road Diet Work In Reading
MassDOT will hold a public meeting next month before it starts resurfacing and reconfiguring lanes on Main Street in June.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Affordable Housing Lottery: 48 Units Available
Applications are due in June for the town's Downing Square affordable housing initiative.
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Medford|News|
New Meters, Residential Program Among Medford Parking Guidance
The mayor's parking commission recommended 21 potential changes after the city's contract with ParkMedford/REEF Parking expires this fall.
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Malden, MA|News|
Man Charged With Trafficking Fentanyl In Malden
Junior Baez Sanchez, 28, is accused of dealing more than 40 grams of fentanyl in Malden and Chelsea last summer.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden WOW House: See Inside New Priciest Listing
See how much this four-bedroom home steps from the Oak Grove T stop is going for.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading WOW House: $739K Colonial With Heated Pool
This newly listed home is perfect for entertaining, featuring a finished basement, large deck, manicured yard and more.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington WOW House: $1.1M Property Listed After 45 Years
This home's been off the market for a while, but it's been lovingly maintained and boasts a prime location in the Heights.
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Medford|News|
Medford WOW House: New Least Expensive Listing
See how much this three-bedroom home near Wright's Pond and the Fells is going for.
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Boston, MA|News|
Johnny Peirson, Former Bruins Player, Broadcaster, Dies At 95
Peirson spent the entirety of his 12-year playing career with the Bruins before moving to the broadcast booth.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
2 Million People Now Fully Vaccinated In MA
Gov. Charlie Baker said Saturday the state reached the benchmark he set earlier this week.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Parents Protest Sexual Assault Allegation Against 6-Year-Old Boy
Somerville resident Flavia Peréa says an unfair standard was applied to her son: "they look at a Black and brown boy, they see a criminal."
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Vehicle Inspections Resume At Most RMV Locations
The RMV's vendor fell victim to a malware attack on March 30, freezing vehicle inspections for nearly three weeks.
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