Boston, MA|News|
Boston Expands Charles River Cyanobacteria Advisory
People and pets should keep their distance for the time being.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
- Melrose, MA
Ben Pierce is a Patch field editor covering the communities of Melrose, Malden, Medford, Somerville, Arlington, Newton, and Brookline. He graduated from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York in 2021 with a bachelor's degree in communication and a concentration in sports journalism. Ben can be reached at benjamin.pierce@patch.com.
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Malden, MA|News|
Arrests, Trespassing, And Theft: Malden Police Log
Everything residents need to know about recent Malden police activity.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Boston Closing Roads For Weekend Caribbean Festival
Drivers may want to plan ahead or find another method o transportation.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Local Food Chain's Somerville Spot Closes After A Decade
This location has two spots still standing after its Somerville shutdown.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|News|
Malden Bakery Celebrates 110 Years In Business
The company is still going strong, being operated by fourth-generation family members.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Medford, MA|News|
Medford Resident Reports Losing Thousands Of Dollars To Phone Scam
Medford residents should be on alert for who's calling them after what happened to one person.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Melrose|News|
Harassment, Suspicious Activity, And Car Crashes: Melrose Police Log
Everything residents need to know about recent Melrose police activity.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Moped-towing Operation Continues In Boston
Operation Kickstand rolls on in various neighborhoods in an effort to lower the amount of traffic violations by moped riders.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville's West Nile Virus Risk Raised To High
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health elevated the city's risk level after human cases were confirmed last week.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Cambridge, MA|News|
Cambridge Firefighter Announces Retirement After 33 Years
The fire department is losing one of its longest-tenured members.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Medford, MA|News|
Man Charged In Medford Fells Plaza Incident That Injured Child
This man came up from the nation's capital and caused a disturbance.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Boston Sunflower Garden Party Set For Friday
This year's Roxbury celebration will feature a mural designed to celebrate Black historical figures important to Boston's history.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Medford, MA|News|
2 Arrested In Connection With Medford Shooting
Two teenagers have been apprehended after 10 days of unrest caused by a Salem Street shooting.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Melrose|News|
Tree Work Underway Ahead Of Melrose Park And Playground Renovation
The city began its renovation of this playground with this large first step.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|News|
Malden Street Sweeping Suddenly Suspended
Malden's street sweeping is facing a challenge right in the middle of the annual season.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Cambridge, MA|News|
New Cambridge Exhibition Explores The Art Of Playground Design
The mind behind some of Cambridge's playgrounds is demonstrating his skills at this upcoming event.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Boston Housing Redevelopment Project Receives Large Grant
This latest grant increases the project's funding to more than $2 million.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Medford, MA|News|
New Medford Child Care Center Celebrates Grand Opening
A historic Medford church just got a significant addition.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Medford, MA|News|
Medford Police Celebrate Promotion Of 4 Officers
A lot of changes are currently happening in local law enforcement.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Melrose|News|
Melrose Water Main Projects Expected To Affect Two Neighborhoods
Residents of certain areas may deal with both roadway and tap water disruptions while the work is conducted.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
