Medford City Council passes reading of a values-aligned local investment ordinance
Many issues, from genocide to environmental destruction, were raised during the discussion about how the city's funds should be invested.
Gotta Know Medford Staff
Medford High School girls basketball rearing for a fight
As the dog days of summer drag on, the Medford High School’s girls basketball program has been hard at work preparing for their upcoming GBL campaign.
Three Medford residents participate in Pan-Mass Challenge this weekend
The Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) is the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s most successful fundraiser. The annual bike-a-thon across Massachusetts will be taking place Aug. 2 and Aug. 3.
Medford City Council president asks for zoning process extension, more funding for communication
Medford City Council President Isaac “Zac” Bears has asked for an extension and more funding for the city’s zoning overhaul, which he called a “shared path forward.”
Medford updating Hazard Mitigation Plan to address long-term disaster issues
Medford is in the middle of formulating a Hazard Mitigation Plan, which the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires be updated every five years.
Medford Community Development Board delays zoning vote for more public comment
This story has been updated: The deadline to submit a comment on the current iteration of the Residential Zoning Proposal is Wednesday, July 23.
Juneteenth hits close to home with Medford’s Royall House
Kyera Singleton, executive director of the Royall House and Slave Quarters, spoke at the Cambridge Public Library about the history of the oldest extant slave quarters in the North.
Medford raises Pride flag, kicking off monthlong celebration
With a colorful kickoff on the front lawn of City Hall on May 30, Medford marked the start of its month-long Pride celebration.
Fundraiser held for Medford Revolutionary War heroine Sarah Bradlee Fulton statue
Looking Back at Medford’s History Inc. hosted a May 21 event fundraiser for a statue of Medford Revolutionary War heroine Sarah Bradlee Fulton to be placed in front of City Hall.
ACE Tennis and Writing Program gives back to community
The following was submitted by Kathi O'Donoghue, who oversees the ACE program in Medford.
Medford non-profit looks to commemorate Revolutionary War heroine
Medford annually celebrates Patriots’ Day and Memorial Day, but a new historic holiday was created in 2021 to honor Sarah Bradlee Fulton, the city’s own war heroine
Medford Chamber names Bill Cummings Citizen of the Year
Michelle Visco writes about Bill Cummings, his deep roots in Medford, and the foundation he and his wife created.
Community Connections: Medford Celebrates Arab-American Heritage Month
Enchanting music and the smell of authentic Arabic food filled the halls of the Brooks Elementary School, as Medford hosted its third annual Arab-American Heritage Festival.
New book examines Paul Revere’s ride, Medford’s place in history
A new book about Paul Revere's famous ride, includes his travels through Medford.
Medford, Charlestown nonprofits curb feral cat crisis with adoption, rescues
Local animal health and adoption organizations are leading the charge of rescuing the stray and feral cat population.
Medford Housing Trust outlines five-year plan to expand affordable housing
The Medford Affordable Housing Trust Fund convened March 12 to discuss its official action plan, which includes zoning amendments, city-owned lot developments, and nonprofit partnerships aimed at expanding affordable housing opportunities.