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Spadafora Announces 2027 Run for Malden Mayor

Jenn Spadafora announced on Sept. 24 that she is running for mayor in the 2027 municipal election, citing nearly a decade of public service and 25 years of experience in finance. She came to Malden at age seven, attended Malden Public Schools, and bought her home and raised her family in the city. She first ran for public office in 2017.

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Malden Man Arrested in Federal Task Force Operation

Malden police assisted a multi-agency federal task force in arresting Jordende Pierre, 29, near the 300 block of Summer Street on Sept. 24 on an outstanding warrant; officials say there is no ongoing threat to public safety.

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Fatboy BBQ Opens Second Location on Broadway

City officials held a ribbon-cutting Sept. 24 for Fatboy BBQ, a Cantonese barbecue eatery inside the 99 Asian Supermarket Food Court at 60 Broadway.

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Malden's First Hot Wheels Lending Library Debuts on Bike Path

Ward 8 Councillor Jadeane Sica and Mayor Gary Christenson unveiled a "take a car, leave a car" toy car lending box Sept. 24 outside the Linden Dunkin' on the bike path.

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Free Youth Boxing Class Today at Teen Enrichment Center

Local youth can join a free boxing instruction session today, Sept. 25, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Malden Teen Enrichment Center, 7 Washington Street.

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Cemetery Board of Trustees Meets This Morning

The Malden Cemetery Board of Trustees meets today, Sept. 25, from 9 to 10 a.m. at Forest Dale Cemetery, 150 Forest Street.

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Council Opens Review of License-Plate Reader Program

Malden City Council began formal review Sept. 24 of the city's Flock Safety license-plate reader program; Police Chief Marc Gatcomb said the department retains data for seven days.

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Malden Schools Receive $100,000 Bequest

Malden Public Schools received a $100,000 bequest Sept. 24 from the estate of Mel Klayman, to fund scholarships and curriculum additions.

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Federal Probe Continues in Malden Exploitation Case

Federal investigators continued probing the case of Anthony L. Fowlkes, arrested at a Malden home the prior week; he has pleaded not guilty and an extradition order was issued.

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Revelry N'awlins Cuisine Pops Up at Idle Hands Tonight

Revelry N'awlins Cuisine serves New Orleans-inspired food at Idle Hands Craft Ales today, Sept. 25, from 4 to 8 p.m.

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Former Malden High Standout Commits to Maine Baseball

Ryan Bowdridge, a former Malden High and St. Mark's baseball standout now at Canterbury School in Connecticut, accepted a Division I baseball scholarship offer from the University of Maine.

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Malden's Gaming District Kicks Off Weekend Events

Malden announced fall programming Sept. 24 with MassDevelopment's Transformative Development Initiative, Creative Malden and local gaming groups, including a Pokémon GO City Safari and tavern crawl Sept. 26-27.

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Cheverus Holds $1 No-Uniform Day for Food Pantry

Cheverus Catholic School holds a $1 no-uniform day today, Sept. 25, with proceeds supporting the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry.

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Malden Catholic Football Hosts Westwood Tonight

Malden Catholic's varsity football team hosts Westwood tonight, Sept. 25, at 6 p.m. at Brother Gilbert Stadium–Donovan Field, 99 Crystal St.

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