Medford|News|
Medford City Hall To Close For Juneteenth Observance
Gov. Charlie Baker signed a bill last summer recognizing Juneteenth as an annual state holiday.
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 Offering Gift Cards, Treats At Vaccine Clinic
Arlington will host a vaccine clinic at the fire station for residents 18 and older.
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Malden, MA|News|
Beer Garden, Live Music Among Summer Additions To Encore Casino
New and returning outdoor activities are arriving in time to kick off summer at Encore Boston Harbor.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
'Matty In The Morning' Co-Host Bex Maroun Leaving Kiss 108
Maroun, the co-host and executive producer of Kiss 108's flagship program, announced Wednesday she is leaving the network.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Man Robbed At Gunpoint At Somerville Hotel: Police
Police are investigating a robbery at the La Quinta Inn early Sunday morning.
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Medford|News|
Medford Lifts COVID-19 State Of Emergency
Officials said nearly 70 percent of eligible residents are fully vaccinated, and 80 percent have received at least one dose.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Nearly A Decade Later, Arlington Woman Reunited With Brando Photo
Winona Campbell bought the picture at a yard sale in 2013, but quickly returned it. It mysteriously reappeared at her home on Sunday.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Ensemble Cast Brings Somerville's Premiere On Broadway To Life
The Italian restaurant and cocktail bar was built and designed by Charlie and Debbie Zammuto with their children Koryn, Dominic and Gigi.
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Medford|News|
School Replaces Columbus Name | Patch PM
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Medford|News|
New Columbus School Name Chosen By Medford School Committee
In a 4-3 vote, the Committee selected a new name from its list of three finalists Monday.
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Malden, MA|News|
2 New Restaurants Open At Malden's Exchange 200 Wednesday
110 Grill, which specializes in contemporary American cuisine, and Italian restaurant Evviva Trattoria are coming to the development.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville City Buildings To Reopen In July
City buildings will reopen to the public with limited staffing, so appointments will be required for some actions.
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Somerville, MA|News|
45 Somerville Residents Participating In 2021 Pan-Mass Challenge
The two-day bike-a-thon returns this year to raise money for cancer research and patient care at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
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Malden, MA|News|
8 Malden Residents Participating In 2021 Pan-Mass Challenge
The two-day bike-a-thon returns this year to raise money for cancer research and patient care at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
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Medford|News|
22 Medford Residents Participating In 2021 Pan-Mass Challenge
The two-day bike-a-thon returns this year to raise money for cancer research and patient care at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Town Manager Chosen For Natick Role
Adam Chapdelaine will now enter negotiations to become the next Natick town administrator.
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Reading, MA|News|
49 Reading Residents Participating In 2021 Pan-Mass Challenge
The two-day bike-a-thon returns this year to raise money for cancer research and patient care at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
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Arlington, MA|News|
72 Arlington Residents Participating In 2021 Pan-Mass Challenge
The two-day bike-a-thon returns this year to raise money for cancer research and patient care at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
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Somerville, MA|News|
SJC Rules 'Viva La Stool!' | Patch PM
Also: MA paratrooper found dead | Teen drowned at ex-state trooper's home | Fired football coach speaks | More.
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Medford|News|
Once A Pandemic Casualty, School Budget Gets 'Significant' Bump
The mayor submitted her proposed FY22 budget to the City Council, which includes a 9 percent increase for the Medford Public Schools.
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