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🌱 Patch AM: Car Crashes Into Malden Mexican Restaurant
And check out Unrivaled Elite at Mission Beach House on the Malden Patch calendar

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. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- SUV smashes into Santa Fe Burrito Grill, but no injuries reported
- How did Pisa Pizza score in Dave Portnoy's Malden taste test?
- Malden supermarket named in federal sanctions over unpaid produce debts
Also on today's calendar: Unrivaled Elite at Mission Beach House and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: An a.m. shower; breezy, warm, with a high of 88 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 77, low: 51.
- Saturday: Sunshine and delightful, with a high of 75 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Car Crashes Into Malden Mexican Restaurant (patch.com) — Malden residents saw a scare at lunchtime when a maroon SUV crashed through the front entrance of Santa Fe Burrito Grill and Bar on Pleasant Street, but no injuries were reported. Malden police and firefighters quickly responded, temporarily closing part of Pleasant Street and restricting pedestrian access while debris was cleared and the vehicle was towed.
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• Barstool's Dave Portnoy Reviews Malden Pizza Spot (patch.com) — Pisa Pizza on Pearl Street just got a 7.3 out of 10 from Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy during his latest "One Bite" review in Malden. While Portnoy was still recovering from dental work, the longtime shop emphasized its pride in serving Malden for 34 years and good-naturedly rated his decision to review while numb much lower than his life's work.
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• USDA Restricts PACA Violators in California, Florida, Massachusetts, North Carolina, and Texas from Operating in the Produce Industry (usda.gov) — A Malden-based business, Hong Kong Supermarket of Malden LLC, is among six produce companies nationwide sanctioned by the USDA for failing to pay required awards under federal produce-trading rules. The action restricts the supermarket and its principal from operating in PACA‑licensed produce activities without USDA approval, underscoring the agency's push for prompt payment protections for sellers.
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📸 Around Malden
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Malden
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★ Featured events ★
- Unrivaled Elite at Mission Beach House →
Mission Beach House, 400 Ocean Ave, Revere
6:00 pm - Riverfest 2026 →
Assembly Row, 355 Artisan Way, Somerville
11:00 am - Sudbury PMC Kids Ride (all riders welcome!) →
Ephraim Curtis Middle School, 22 Pratts Mill Rd, Sudbury
10:00 am - 16th Annual 'Sunday Scoops' Ice Cream Giveaway! →
Dunton Park, 157 Franklin Street, Melrose, MA,
2:00 pm - Commonwealth School Virtual Open House →
Virtual,
6:30 pm
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 20
Tuesday October 6
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- Death Cafe →
Malden Public Library, 36 Salem Street, Malden
6:00 pm - Prost & Punchlines →
Idle Hands Craft Ales, 89 Commercial Street, Malden - Fantastic Fridays Storytime →
Malden Public Library, 36 Salem Street, Malden
10:00 am - Tai Chi Class 太极课 →
CCC Office, 75 Pleasant Street, Suite 403, Malden
10:00 am - Welcoming Week Movie Night At The Malden Public Library →
Malden Public Library, 36 Salem St, Malden
6:00 pm - Welcome To The Table: A Welcoming Week Storytime At The Malden Public Library →
Malden Public Library, 36 Salem St, Malden
6:00 pm - Welcoming Week: 4th Annual Coffee, Cookies & Conversation At The Malden Public Library →
Malden Public Library, 36 Salem St, Malden
10:00 am
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
📣 Malden Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Malden PatchAM possible:
- School of Fashion Design — (617) 536-9343
- VNA Senior Living — (617) 776-9800
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Welcome To The Table: A Welcoming Week Storytime At The Malden Public Library —Malden Public Library Read on Patch
- I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Walter of Melrose for his continued surprise in gifting me and my daughter.
Today's gesture not only cheered us up on a very difficult walk but also came a appropriate time as we have saving for our next walking sneakers… (Nextdoor Malden West)
- Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Retail Front End Supervisor - Full-Time in Somerville. Apply here.
- Stop & Shop posted a job opening for PT Nonunion Closer - Store Admin - 0488 in Reading. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Malden here.
🗞 Nearby News
Everett
- Everett residents 50 and older invited to participate in Golden Gears Program (everettindependent.com)
- DiLoreto to lead Everett football against Arlington on Friday (everettindependent.com)
- Everett stands with the community for International Overdose Awareness Day (everettindependent.com)
Melrose
- Wakefield Arts & Crafts Society Begins 2026-2027 Season (thereadingpost.com)
Medford
- Run Medford Seeking Volunteers For Annual Race Weekend (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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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