Medford|News|
New Pizza Spot Opens On Medford's Main Street
Granvitor's Pizza, a family-run pizzeria and sub shop, moved into the former Toni's By George location.
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|
SJC Upholds Dismissal Of Somerville Mayor's Barstool Sports Suit
Mayor Joseph Curtatone sued Kirk Minihane and Barstool after Minihane interviewed the mayor pretending to be the Globe's Kevin Cullen.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Police Investigate Shots Fired On Pennsylvania Avenue
Police said witnesses heard at least three shots, resulting in damage to a car.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Multi-Million-Dollar Somerville Home Hits The Market
This Gambrel/Dutch-style home was built in 2016 along the Somerville-Cambridge line.
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Reading, MA|News|
$2.4M Reading Estate A 'Once In A Lifetime' Opportunity
This home was designed to replicate an English estate and sits on more than 2 acres of manicured grounds.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Has A New Least Expensive Home For Sale
See how much this recently updated home on Summer Street Place is going for.
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Medford|News|
Medford WOW House: See Inside Priciest Listing
This elegant and charming four-bedroom features an in-ground pool, home office, play room and more.
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Reading, MA|News|
Pleasant Street Center Readies For Return
The gathering place for Reading seniors will hold an Open House June 15 to celebrate its reopening.
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Reading, MA|News|
Podcast Covers Reading 'Hockey Dad' Death
A recent episode of "Crime of the Truest Kind," hosted by radio DJ and personality Anngelle Wood, covers the 2000 killing of Michael Costin.
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Malden, MA|News|
New Beebe School Playground Opens For Kids Of All Abilities
The playground features a wheelchair ramp, ADA-accessible group swing and other play elements for Malden children of all abilities.
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Medford|News|
Accused Gang Member From Medford Charged In Drug Plot: Feds
Christopher Phann, 29, is one of 15 suspected members of One Family Clique charged in a drug trafficking and money laundering conspiracy.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Proposes Extending Eviction Ban For Residents
The mayor's proposal would also end the commercial eviction moratorium and allow landlords and their agents to enter residential units.
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Malden, MA|News|
Letter: A Park For All Of Us
Candidate for City Council Ari Taylor weighs in on the turf vs. grass dilemma at Roosevelt Park.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Moves Ward 6, Precinct 1 Polling Place
The City Council unanimously approved a new polling place for voters in Ward 6, Precinct 1 June 8.
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Reading, MA|News|
Further Main Street Closures Planned In Reading
Overnight closures will be in place next week for the $5.6 million resurfacing and improvement project on Route 28.
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Medford|News|
Medford City Councilor Adam Knight Running For Re-Election
Knight has led efforts to support working families and believes it is possible to build a "Medford that works for everyone."
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Medford|News|
Medford Apartments Went Without AC During Heat Wave: Report
Riverside Towers, which houses elderly and disabled residents, did not have air conditioning for much of the heat wave, a WCVB report found.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Man Pleads Not Guilty In Crash That Killed 19-Year-Old
Authorities say William Leger crashed head-on into another car after robbing a convenience store and fleeing the wrong way down Route 107.
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Medford|News|
Medford Swears In 2 New Police Officers, 1 Student Officer
"I'm so happy to have them as part of our department and know they will make the city proud!" Mayor Lungo-Koehn said.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Woman Sentenced For Embezzling Social Security From Bank
Feds: While working at Eastern Bank, Materesa Jose stole more than $27,000 from an account belonging to a person who died in 2015.
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