The REAL Program block party brings different communities together
LYNN — Crystal Fernandez, a girl with face-painted cat whiskers, sat in The Book Boat, eating popcorn while browsing through a pile of books. The blue row... Read more.
Medford celebrates the Year of the Dog
There is a Chinese expression that states: “If a dog comes to the home, he will always be welcome; but if a cat comes to the house, he should be chased aw... Read more.
Learn about black history at these local events
Black History Month is a time to raise awareness about the contributions that people of color have made nationally and around the world. Celebrants are combinin... Read more.
City Council and School Committee members take their oath in Medford
MEDFORD — For the past two years Mayor Stephanie M. Burke has worked diligently to ensure the city is a safe environment for all, promoting constructive d... Read more.
Was ‘Jingle Bells’ really written in Medford? The history of the classic Christmas song is complicated.
MEDFORD — Over snow-covered ground, a spirited young man takes a girl on a horse-drawn sleigh ride for a night of joyful singing through the countryside i... Read more.
Santas and elves raced though Medford at the fifth annual Jingle Bell 5K
MEDFORD — Over 500 runners, wearing elf ears and reindeer antlers, participated in the fifth Annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk. “It feels great,” sa... Read more.
Medford takes a fresh look at a favorite son
MEDFORD — Sculptor Emilius Rogers Ciampa left his mark on Medford during the course of his long life, creating work that embodied the American spirit and ... Read more.
Out of Africa … and into Medford with virtual travel
MEDFORD — The public library is sending local children on a virtual tour of the world beginning with a presentation on Uganda sponsored by humanitarian organi... Read more.
Getting a bead on Medford
MEDFORD — By an open window in Sarah Beardslee’s home studio, the jewelry designer connected the silver-plated links of an infinity necklace. For nearly... Read more.
Medford seniors dance through time and history
MEDFORD—Genita Johnson wanted to learn about dancing. She didn’t expect to be part of the show during the Dance Throughout Time and History event at the... Read more.