Two Lynn teens arrested in Salem St. shooting

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Two arrested in connection with Salem Street shooting

Jayden Velazquez and Jalen Louis, both 19 and from Lynn, were arrested Thursday on outstanding warrants and arraigned in Somerville District Court, police said. Each is charged with discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a building, assault with a dangerous weapon, and discharging a firearm and striking a building in the Aug. 16 shooting near 389 Salem St., where no injuries were reported. Detectives credited information and surveillance footage from community members with helping identify the two suspects.

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Man arraigned after Fells Plaza glass bottle incident injures child

Jose Angel Lozano was arraigned in Somerville District Court on Aug. 27 after allegedly chasing people and throwing a bottle that injured a child at Fells Plaza.

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Ruseau defends MTA campaign donations amid pledge dispute

Candidate Paul Ruseau is defending his acceptance of Massachusetts Teachers Association donations after the Somerville Democratic City Committee accused him of breaking a 'People's Pledge' in the 34th Middlesex race.

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Hoops and Hope basketball clinic returns to Dugger Park

The 10th annual Hoops and Hope basketball clinic and tournament, honoring Medford's Krystle Campbell and benefiting the West Medford Community Center, takes place Sunday, Aug. 30, at Dugger Park with NBA/WNBA-led clinics and food trucks.

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Temple Shalom hosts Shabbat Under the Stars and Open House

Temple Shalom of Medford hosts its Open House and Hawaiian-themed 'Shabbat Under the Stars' Friday, Aug. 28, starting with dinner at 5:15 p.m.

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Medford Public Library hosts Friday MakerSpace drop-in session

Medford Public Library's MakerSpace holds a drop-in session for adults and teens 16 and older on Friday, Aug. 28, from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

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School of Rock Medford presents House Band Friday performance

Student bands from School of Rock Medford perform live Friday, Aug. 28, as part of the House Band Final Friday Family Music Nights series.

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DJ Lee Mastermind to spin live at Great American Beer Hall

DJ Lee Mastermind spins a live set at Medford's Great American Beer Hall on Friday, Aug. 28, from 6 to 9 p.m.

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Reunion BBQ pop-up scheduled at Medford Brewing Company

The South End's Reunion BBQ pops up at Medford Brewing Company with a Boston BBQ theme featuring brisket and beer, Friday, Aug. 28, from 5 to 8 p.m.

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Summer commuter rail pass discount set to end in August

The MBTA's 50% discount on Commuter Rail calendar month passes is in its final days, with the promotion concluding at the end of August 2026.

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Bay State Hot Jazz Festival returns to Condon Band Shell

The free, two-day Bay State Hot Jazz Festival runs Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 29-30, starting at 11 a.m. both days at the Condon Band Shell, featuring more than eight traditional jazz bands.

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Medford Public Library hosts Maker Fair and Craft Supply Swap

Medford Public Library hosts a Maker Fair and Craft Supply Swap Sunday, Aug. 30, from 12 to 4 p.m., with a free swap of donated art supplies followed by drop-in crafting sessions and demonstrations.

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Bonsai Learning Academy celebrates grand opening in West Medford

Bonsai Learning Academy celebrated the opening of its play-based child care and early education space at Shiloh Baptist Church on Thursday, Aug. 27.

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Medford Police Department promotes four officers

The Medford Police Department promoted Joe Casey to Captain, Rich Ziobro to Lieutenant, and Dean Bruno and Dave Rooney to Sergeant.

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