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Free mobile health clinic today on Riverside
August 25, 2026
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Community Care Van clinic visits Clippership Pop-Up Park
Mass General Brigham's Community Care Van holds a free walk-in clinic today from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Clippership Pop-Up Park, 81 Riverside Ave. Services include blood pressure, diabetes and colorectal cancer screening, education, and flu and COVID vaccines. No appointment is needed, all insurance types are accepted, and organizers say you do not need to be a Mass General Brigham patient and will not be asked about immigration status. The clinic runs weather permitting.
City of Medford
Sixteen Tufts softball players earn All-America scholar honors
Sixteen Tufts University softball players received Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete honors on Monday, Aug. 24, for achieving a 3.5 GPA or higher in 2025-2026.
Tufts Athletics
Medford supporters endorse Erika Uyterhoeven for State Senate
A coalition of Medford community activists, educators, and residents has endorsed Erika Uyterhoeven for the 2nd Middlesex District State Senate seat.
Gotta Know Medford
MFN family concert brings Lindsay Munroe to McGlynn
Medford Family Network hosts a free Lindsay Munroe family concert today, Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. at McGlynn Inclusive Playground, with kids' activities at 5 p.m. and the concert at 6 p.m.
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Teens can make magnetic locker decor at library
Medford Public Library hosts Magnetic Locker Crafts for middle and high school teens today, Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Teen Section.
Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library
Kids' sewing workshop is full at the library
The Kids' Machine Sewing Workshop for ages 8-12 runs today, Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Medford Public Library; registration is full.
Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library
Senior Center hosts International Culture program
International Culture for Seniors meets today, Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Medford Senior Center, 101 Riverside Ave.
CACHE in Medford
Sydney Street fire fund seeks help for family
A fundraiser has been organized to help Donny Nicolosi and four family members with housing and daily needs after an Aug. 19 fire displaced them from their Sydney Street home.
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