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1. 2 Homes Damaged In Malden Mobile Home Park Fire: Report (patch.com) — Malden residents at Town Line Estates on Broadway escaped a serious mobile home fire Monday morning that destroyed one unit and damaged a neighboring home. Firefighters needed about an hour to control the blaze, which killed two pet rabbits but left the occupants unharmed. The cause remains under investigation as officials assess the extent of damage at the Malden park.
2. Barstool's Dave Portnoy Reviews Malden Pizza Spot (patch.com) — Malden's longtime Pisa Pizza on Pearl Street drew a visit from Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, who gave the shop a 7.3 in his popular "One Bite" review despite recovering from extensive dental work. The restaurant playfully critiqued his decision to film while numb but said it was honored by the attention and proud of serving Malden for 34 years. Locals are now buzzing about both the score and Portnoy's condition.
3. Malden Coffee Cafe Set To Reopen After 4-Month Closure (patch.com) — Malden coffee lovers will soon be able to return to the New England Coffee Cafe and Store on Charles Street, which is reopening Sept. 14 after a four-month closure caused by a serious multi-vehicle crash. The story highlights the shop's long history in Malden, its growth from a local roastery to a major brand, and its continued role as a neighborhood gathering spot.
4. Generations of kids screamed for Allan Ganz's ice cream (fiftyplusadvocate.com) — Generations of local kids, including many in Malden, grew up chasing Allan Ganz's ice cream truck, first when he helped his father on routes through Everett and Malden and later during his 67-year career in Peabody. The story recalls his Guinness World Record, long summer days serving treats, and the personal connections he built with families over decades. It's a nostalgic look at a vendor who helped define childhood summers for nearby communities.
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