Snappy Pattys closes; Rory's Irish Pub moving in

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Snappy Pattys closes after 14 years in West Medford

Snappy Pattys served its last day Saturday, September 26, after 14 years on High Street in West Medford, where it was known for sandwiches and patty melts, along with lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. The owners announced the closure on Facebook Tuesday and said Rory's Irish Pub will take over the space at 454 High St.

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Remembering Isabel Helen "Doll" (Foley) Shea of Medford

Isabel Helen "Doll" (Foley) Shea of Medford died September 22, 2026, after a career of public service with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

The Somerville/Medford News Weekly

Medford Farmers Market runs today at the Condon Shell

The market is open 3–7 p.m. today at the Condon Shell, with local farmers, artisans, food producers, crafters, live music and activities.

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Arts Collaborative Medford hosts SPLASH fundraiser tonight

SPLASH runs 6–9 p.m. tonight at Arts Collaborative Medford, with a silent auction, small-works sale, live entertainment, food and drink, and the Medford Creative of the Year Award.

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Kadanz Jazz performs at Medford Public Library tonight

Kadanz Jazz plays 7–8:30 p.m. tonight at the library, 111 High St., blending styles from Africa, the French Caribbean, Brazil and American jazz.

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Melodies on Tap open mic is tonight at Medford Brewing

The monthly open mic, hosted by Zion Rodman and Christian Colegrove, runs 7–10 p.m. tonight at Medford Brewing Company Taproom. Ages 21 and older.

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GAYC/DC and She Pop play Deep Cuts tonight

The bands perform tonight at Deep Cuts Brewery, 21 Main St. Doors open at 7 p.m.; tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door.

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Neighborhood Dog plays Great American Beer Hall tonight

Neighborhood Dog performs live 8–11 p.m. tonight at The Great American Beer Hall, 142 Mystic Ave.

The Great American Beer Hall

Caregiver University opens fall season with online talk tonight

Dr. Elizabeth Englander presents "The Social World of Kids: Screens, Friendships & Mental Health" on Zoom at 6:30 p.m. tonight, kicking off Medford Public Schools' Caregiver University.

Gotta Know Medford

Library offers teen mindfulness mandala session today

Middle and high school teens can color mandalas to relaxing music 3:30–4:30 p.m. today at Medford Public Library. Registration is required.

Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library

Teens can design faux stained glass at the library tonight

Middle and high school teens can design a stained-glass outline in Tinkercad, 6–8 p.m. tonight in the library's Tech Lab. Registration is required.

Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library

Family Maker Night at the library tonight

Children ages 8 and up can explore the MakerSpace or work on their own project with an adult, 6–8 p.m. tonight at Medford Public Library. Registration is required.

Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library

Medford High project's safety advisory team meets today

The Site, Safety & Security Advisory Team meets on Zoom 4:15–5:30 p.m. today as part of the Medford High School building project.

Medford High School Building Project

High school project sustainability team meets tonight

The Sustainability & MEP Systems Advisory Team meets on Zoom 5:30–7 p.m. tonight to discuss the Medford High School building project.

Medford High School Building Project