Born in Maryland and raised in South Florida, Jonathan Friedman dreamed of a career in broadcast journalism. He attended Ithaca College to pursue this dream. Following graduation in 2001, Friedman had a brief stint as a news reporter at KYCA-AM Radio in Prescott, AZ. It was at this time, he realized that print journalism was his calling.
Friedman then moved to Los Angeles, where he began his career in print journalism. He started working for Patch as the editor of Malibu Patch in 2010.
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Matilde Rose is the new daughter of City Councilor Jonathan Weydt.
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Jason Collins was a roommate of Wellesley's congressional representative.
Jason Collins was a roommate of Seekonk and Swansea's congressional representative.
Jason Collins was a roommate of Attleboro's congressional representative.
The location is off I-295 near I-95.
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Polling stations will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Polling stations will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Five recent arrests are reported in Seekonk.
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Here's a look at this week's stories from throughout the area.
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