Early voting for the Sept. 1 primary election will be held Aug. 22-28 at City Hall.
An explosion of rat sightings has residents wary of their yards and calling on the city to do more.
The School Committee approved a plan Thursday that staggers the return to school for students based on grade level.
Here's a look back at the most-read stories on Medford Patch this week.
In response to community concerns, the university detailed its ambitious testing plan, which includes bi-weekly tests for students.
Lt. Stephen McAveeney was awarded the Warren W. Thompson Medal for his actions at a multi-alarm fire in Medford Square in 1991.
Medford was one of the 107 communities to report an increased case count relative to the previous week.
The city was awarded more than $150,000 from MassDOT for a bus lane on Mystic Avenue and safety improvements at the Columbus School.
St. Joseph and St. Francis of Assisi merged Aug. 1 after years of financial struggles, which were exacerbated by the pandemic.
The new WalletHub ranking compares per-student spending to average household income. Towns with high income tended to be less equitable.
A customer inside the Daily Mart was hospitalized after a car drove into the building Tuesday, the fire department said.
Carrington was awarded "Best Local Album" for her album, Waiting Game, in Boston Magazine's annual "Best Of" issue.
MPS submitted its drafts to the DESE for remote learning, a two-day-a-week hybrid model and an in-person plan for high needs students.
The Medford City Council hit pause on hanging a "Black Lives Matter" banner until a policy on messaging at City Hall is determined.
The Italian American One Voice Coalition says Christopher Columbus is a protected symbol under federal anti-discrimination law.
The city announced this month it is moving its purchasing and bid processes online.
The organization endorsed Sen. Markey for another term over his primary challenger, Rep. Joseph Kennedy III.
The City Council approved an amendment to the proposed brewery ordinance that would pave the way for the city's first brewpub.
While the city is moving all contact information to the new system, community members are encouraged to create new accounts.
The city was awarded funding across two rounds of the state's Shared Streets and Spaces grant program.
The university will hold a public meeting in August to address concerns over its plan to reopen campus.
A woman was hospitalized after crashing into a storefront on Middlesex Avenue Tuesday morning.
Wilson died July 22 after a 20-month battle with lung cancer. He was 71 years old.
The university's plan to reopen campus this fall has some residents concerned.
The district said families will have the option to be fully remote as it works to fit in-person, hybrid and remote plans together.
Firefighters were called to Wedgemere Road after a house was struck by lightning Thursday.
Data released by the Massachusetts DPH Wednesday showed the positive case count declined in 120 communities, including Medford.
Leaders from 18 cities and towns signed a pledge Wednesday to address systemic racism in their communities and violence in law enforcement.
The Recreation Department announced new regulations for August, based on guidance from the state and feedback from residents and staff.
The COVID-19 crisis forced a level-funded budget, but rising costs meant the district faced a $3.5 million cut.
Previti, a "consummate leader and a tenacious investigator," died following a six-year battle with cancer.
The concept prioritizes public streets for pedestrians, bicyclists and lower-speed vehicles, expanding options for businesses.
The funding will help support local businesses and micro-enterprises with operating costs in the wake of COVID-19 closures.
Organizers said the reported actions of some attendees, which the mayor called "disgusting and abhorrent," happened after the rally ended.
MPS has ordered health and safety equipment and new technology to facilitate remote learning as working groups plan for the fall.
Tick Season -- Prevention is the Best Weapon
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed that a mosquito sample from Medford tested positive for the virus.
Nearby residents worry Tufts's plan to rigorously test and isolate potential COVID-19 cases won't do enough to keep the community safe.