Memorial Day ceremony Monday is rain or shine
The city will observe Memorial Day tomorrow morning, rain or shine.
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Medford City Council moves vacant building ordinance forward, passes fire department funding request
The vacant building ordinance would use fines to incentivize landlords to rent their properties.
Good morning, Medford, Friday, May 22
We're talking about trees today, plus Memorial Day ceremonies and what's happening in the city today and over the weekend. And, don't forget about the Chevalier ticket giveaway.
Marie Cassidy reflects on her career and being named 2026 Citizen of the Year
The 2026 Medford Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Marie Cassidy took some time to talk about her love of working with families through the years.
OPINION: Traffic-calming measures well intentioned but potentially dangerous
A Medford resident argues that rapid expansion of traffic-calming measures may be well intentioned, but, "the cumulative effect is creating a driving environment that is increasingly frustrating, congested, difficult to navigate, and potentially dangerous in unintended ways."
Good morning, Medford, Thursday, May 21
The Chevalier is giving away two free tickets to the upcoming Beach Boys show. Here's how to enter your name for a chance to win.
MS4MS Fenway Fundraiser for Multiple Sclerosis returns June 13
Medford residents can attend two Multiple Sclerosis fundraisers: on June 13 at Fenway Park and June 15 at the Belmont Country Club.
Good morning, Medford, Wednesday, May 20
Medford Police will be giving a presentation on the 2025 surveillance report this evening, and there will be a community meeting at the site of a proposed marijuana manufacture, retail, and delivery operation.
OPINION: Financial and planning transparency critical for high school building project
Richard Orlando argues that when it comes to plans for the new high school building, "Medford citizens are not operating from a position of fear. They are simply stating that elected officials should run and govern the city with financial integrity."
Good morning, Medford, Tuesday, May 19
Medford held some events to honor students ahead of the June 4 formal commencement. A special celebration was held for a student who is joining the U.S. Marines and is headed to boot camp. And, of course, we have the daily calendar for you.
Officials continue working to fully fund Medford Family Network
State and local officials are looking for ways to fund the Medford Family Network after it was defunded by long-time partner The Children’s Trust.
Good morning, Medford, Monday, May 18
Happy Monday, Medford. Residents are concerned about the rezoning and development in the Boston Avenue corridor. Here's what they are saying, and here is a list of meetings that will have this issue on the agenda.
Mystic Valley Area Branch of NAACP presents ‘An Evening with Author Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr.’
On June 1, the Mystic Valley Area Branch NAACP presents “An Evening with Author Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr.” at the Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St., Arlington, at 7 p.m.
Dear Paul Revere
What would Paul Revere think about our modern sports of hockey, basketball and baseball? Nate in the Heights explains what it's like for us to have all three of our major spring-time teams go down in a heap of flames.
Pirate story time tees up Sunday show at Chevalier
"Story Pirates Live" comes to the Chevalier on Sunday, May 17. A local bookstore held a pirate story time on Wednesday, May 13.
Good morning, Medford, Friday, May 15
Happy Friday, everyone. The police and fire departments are in the news this morning. Plus, we've got a did-you-know about a business blog post featuring an interview with a lifetime resident of West Medford. And, we'll set you up with a list of events and activities for Friday through Sunday.