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Our Revolution's practices were called into question after City Council candidate Stephenson Aman was left out of the endorsement process.

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.
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Our Revolution's practices were called into question after City Council candidate Stephenson Aman was left out of the endorsement process.

John Doherty is leaving after 34 years in the Reading Public Schools.
This four-bedroom home is steps from everything Medford Square has to offer.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Reading.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Malden.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Medford.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Arlington.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Somerville.
Firefighters raced to a blaze on Temple Street Friday.
The historical reenactment marks Malden's declaration of support for American independence.
Juneteenth is being celebrated across the country for the first time this year after it was recognized as a federal holiday Thursday.
Sweeney retired in 2016 after serving the Medford Fire Department for 32 years.
The nearly 20-year-old takeout spot isn't going far – it's staying in town and adding seating for dine-in customers.
The project is about 80 percent complete, but work is moving at a "rapid pace" to make up for supply chain issues during the pandemic.
This year marks the first time Juneteenth will be celebrated as an official state and federal holiday.
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SomerMovie Fest returns this year with a series of seven family-friendly films being shown in parks around Somerville.
The pilot program will run along Mystic Avenue during the morning commute starting June 21.
City Hall Community Coordinator Stephenson Aman, a disability advocate and youth sports coach, is running for Ward 2 councilor.
Malden Center will be transformed into an open air street fair, featuring live music, gaming challenges, specialty foods, artists and more.