Why have two Medford affordable housing projects been in the works since 2019?
In 2019, three developers proposed affordable housing projects. Nearly seven years later, construction has barely begun. Why?
Gotta Know Medford Staff
Citywide winter clothing drive brings Medford together to support residents
Coats are piling up at libraries, schools and community centers across Medford, where a citywide winter clothing drive is turning corners of the city into hubs of cold-weather support.
Strings and stories Flow as Irish folk duo lights up Medford this Sunday
The sound of Celtic strings will fill Medford on Nov. 16 when the Irish-American folk duo Rakish performs at Arts Collaborative Medford.
Tufts jazz band will play a concert at Medford library
Saturday afternoon jazz with the Tufts Freshman 15 band.
Contra Dance for a Cause
The dances happen the second Sunday of every month to support several charities.
Medford Police Chief Jack Buckley returns from medical leave
Paul Covino, who had stepped into the role of provisional chief, has resumed his duties as captain.
Medford voters rally around zoning, better help in schools
Gotta Know Medford intern Daisy Levine spoke with voters at the polls tonight to find out what was important to them and their families. Here is her report. The local election can be generally split into two groups — one calling themselves Our Revolution Medford, boasting membership of five incumbents, and
Muddy Ruckus Live at Down by Riverside in Medford
Check out the acclaimed rock duo Saturday, November 8th, 7 p.m., at Down by Riverside.
As SNAP benefits hang in the balance, Medford unites to keep residents fed
Medford officials and community organizations are preparing for a possible lapse in federal food assistance that could leave thousands of households without support.
Fifes, drums and history: Medford marks fifth Sarah Bradlee Fulton Day
Medford residents gathered at the Salem Street Burying Ground for Medford’s fifth annual Sarah Bradlee Fulton Day.
MBTA buys former Budweiser site for $54M. What’s next?
After months of negotiations, the MBTA finalized its purchase of 440 Riverside Ave., which is now expected to become a maintenance hub for the agency’s electric bus fleet.
At Bistro 489, Medford’s student chefs run the kitchen
Bistro 489, the student-run restaurant inside Medford Vocational Technical High School, reopened to the public this month after a summer break.
Mayor vetoes City Council's values-aligned investments ordinance
Also during its Oct. 21 meeting, the City Council approved a request from the mayor to enter into a five-year agreement with a company to digitize the library's local history collections.
Cyclists say Medford’s bike lanes are unsafe as city considers next steps
Medford’s bike network is growing, but so are cyclists’ frustrations. Riders say gaps in bike lanes, outdated road planning and other concerns have left the city struggling to make biking truly safe.
Green Day Recycling to hold electronics recycling event Nov. 1, all communities welcome
On Saturday, Nov. 1, Green Day Recycling will be hosting an electronics recycling event, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. Eulalia Parish parking lot, 50 Ridge St., Winchester.
Municipalities crank up the heat with report warning of financial ‘perfect storm
MANY MUNICIPALITIES find themselves caught in a “tightening vise” of financial pressures that are making it increasingly difficult to avoid cuts to local schools and services, according to a new report that could ramp up pressure on Beacon Hill.