Malden News

Mayor Gary Christenson and members of his staff met with reporters Wednesday afternoon to field questions about his proposed fiscal year 2013 budget, made available on the city's website that morning .

Salem has made the list of Massachusetts towns with the highest percentage of residents who are non-citizens, according to wcvb.com . Chelsea and Malden topped the list.

Somerville police arrested a 40-year-old Malden woman who is accused of dealing heroin in the Davis Square area, according to police reports.

Join with Mayor Joe Curtatone and the state legislative delegation Thursday evening, May 31, at the Argenziano School at 290 Washington Street to discuss the McCarthy Overpass.

While we do our best to focus on news and events directly concerning Wakefield, sometimes it's nice to know what's going on in neighboring communities.

Medford's unemployment dropped slightly in April compared to March, in line with a steady decline seen statewide in 2012, according to recent data.

Two Republican candidates for Massachusetts' 5th Congressional District say 36 years is enough for Democrat Edward Markey, and they want to cut spending by the Federal government and improve the economy.

A Thursday morning house fire in a Fremont St. triple-decker - only blocks from the city's former East Side Fire Station - came on the heels of a strong statement from the firefighter's union last week, criticizing Mayor Gary Christenson for failing to "prioritize the safety initiatives of our Malden Fire Fighters", including the creation of a new ... (more)

4. Crime chat with Mayor Christenson : Don't forget about our live reader Q&A about crime with Mayor Gary Christenson and Malden Police LieutenantA Kevin Molis at 12 p.m. Friday morning.A 5. Malden business owners - have you claimed your free Patch listing? :A If you haven't - what are you waiting for? Claiming a listing gives you a whole new way ... (more)

Harris Zhao helps lead a class of fifth graders at the Salemwood School in Malden during the I Know English mentoring program.

The following was submitted by the office of Mayor Gary Christenon.A In conjunction with the upgrading of City Hall's telephone system, Mayor Christenson's office invited residents to participate in a contest called "The Voice of City Hall," seeking a well-voiced volunteer to perform the recording of the City Hall primary voicemail message, as well ... (more)

Police are looking for the person or people responsible for destroying several mailboxes and street signs in a Tewksbury neighborhood over the weekend.

The following was submitted by Ward 4 Councilor James NestorA I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those that came out to help with the "5 th Annual Spring Clean Up of Waitts Mount". Over 40 people turned out, some for just an hour others for the entire time, for the fifth year in a row to help clean one of the premier parks in ... (more)

Holyoke Dean Tech students take shop classes to learn skills, such as culinary arts student Jennifer Hernandez, here preparing blueberry chutney in January.

Good morning, here are five things to know today: 1. PHOTOS: Medford High Prom 2012 at the Westin Hotel: Check out our photo gallery from Friday's prom, and upload your own photos, too.

Arlington OKs Leaf Blower Ban: Voters at Arlington's Town Meeting Monday elected to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers from May 15 to Oct.

Almost everybody says they love children, but that tunes changes when topics like development and schools come into play.

A school bus accident was reported at 438 Broadway in Malden at about 7:45 Friday morning, according to police scanner reports.

Born Micaela Regan in Malden, Mass., she earned a bachelor's degree in 1968 from Hollins College, a private women's college in Virginia.

A Malden man was arrested on charges he allegedly engaged in the sex trafficking of a minor across state lines in New York and New Jersey, court documents revealed Thursday.