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Coming up: Race to Cure Sarcoma Boston - 5k Race or 1 Mile Walk on the Malden Patch calendar

Friday May 15th Patch AM

What's up Malden! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How immigrants turned Malden into a hotspot for food and gaming.
  • Former Malden-based medical firm tied to major federal kickback scheme

Also on today's calendar: Race to Cure Sarcoma Boston - 5k Race or 1 Mile Walk and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the boss deny a raise to the can of paint? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Cloudy, showers around; cool, with a high of 55 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 59.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Malden's unique mix of restaurants and gaming grew out of its immigrant population (wgbh.org) — Malden’s downtown is booming with Asian restaurants and a distinctive Gaming District, both shaped by decades of immigrant arrivals and changing demographics. Residents, business owners, and the mayor describe how new eateries, gaming venues, and a large Asian community have transformed Pleasant Street into a diverse, walkable hub where food, culture, and Pokémon Go all bring neighbors together.    

• CFO of Boston-Area Spinal Device Company Pleads Guilty to Kickback Scheme (orthospinenews.com) — A spinal implant company that was formerly based in Malden is back in the headlines, as its former CFO has pleaded guilty in Boston to a federal kickback scheme involving surgeons and sham consulting fees. Prosecutors say the scheme steered federally funded surgeries toward the company’s products, and several related defendants around the country have also admitted guilt as sentencings approach this summer.    


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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • How do AI data centers impact the local environment?
    The Youth Climate Summit in Malden explored this issue through one of its workshop offerings. Kayla Bradley reports for Neighborhood View. https:/… (Nextdoor Malden West)
  • Empire Beauty School posted a job opening for Esthetics Teacher - Full Time - Malden, MA in Malden. Apply here.
  • CVS Health posted a job opening for District Support Pharmacist Part Time in Malden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Malden here.

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  • Melrose Announces Eventful Memorial Day Schedule (patch.com)

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  • Somerville Police Asking For Help With Locating Missing Homeless Man (patch.com)
  • Somerville Police Looking For 'Edged Weapon' Attacker (patch.com)
  • Somerville Celebrating Memorial Day And Independence Anniversary With Multiple Ceremonies (patch.com)

Ok Malden! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he didn't apply himself. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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