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.
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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 Riders say gaps in bike lanes, outdated road planning and other concerns have left the city struggling to make biking truly safe.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.
Medford Rehab employees picket over low wages
Employees have been picketing Medford Rehabilitation and Nursing Center for months over their wages.
No Kings rally draws more than 800 people, including Medford residents, to Winchester
Hundreds of people of all ages, many dressed in costumes and waving American flags, turned out Saturday at the Winchester Unitarian Society for the town’s No Kings protest.
OPINION: ICE is depriving immigrants of human rights
"We will continue to offer nonviolent, creative resistance to an administration that seems to think human rights are optional. We believe they are mandatory, and democracy cannot exist without them." - Jane Collins
Medford Dems hosting candidate nights Oct. 16 and 23
All candidates running for mayor, the School Committee and the City Council have been invited to participate.
From one hike to a community: Queer and trans connect at Middlesex Fells
On the last Sunday of every month, the Middlesex Fells becomes a gathering place where queer and trans hikers lace up, head out, and connect with one another on the trail.
Lecture series takes aim at having a better retirement
Medford Public Library is teaming up with Tufts Osher Lifelong Learning Institute to bring researchers to talk about research-based approaches to having a happier, healthier retirement.
Happening tonight: Red Sox and Medford legend Bill Monbouquette
Hear the story of Bill Monbouquette, MHS Mustang Hall of Famer and former Red Sox All-Star pitcher.
Medford teen overcomes cancer, hopes to play football again
After a battle with cancer, Mabray Andrews was made honorary captain of the MHS Mustangs football team on Sept. 18.
Scholarships will offer funding, space, and mentors to emerging artists
Arts Collaborative Medford will soon award scholarships that provide free studio space, mentorship and a stipend to emerging artists.
Medford housing action plan done but not approved
Affordable Housing Trust will wait until October to submit plan to City Council.
What's that bird? This local author and birder can tell you
In his new book, "Birds of New England," Massachusetts author Zach Adams shares his love of birds.