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Here’s how the Medford community is responding to ICE fears

By Evan Vezmar | March 9

As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement presence ramps up in cities across the country, the Medford community has been organizing resources and systems to anticipate activity within the city. While the City Council has enacted several ordinances to curb ICE powers, including the Welcoming City ordinance from early last year, community movements have stepped up efforts to recruit members and establish networks should ICE activity become more apparent.

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Seth Moulton discusses Senate campaign with the Daily

By Evan Vezmar and Katherine Kelton | March 6

On March 1, the Daily sat down with U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, a Massachusetts Democrat who is currently challenging two-term incumbent U.S. Sen. Edward Markey for the Democratic nomination in the upcoming Senate race.

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Analysis of Epstein files reveals frequent communication between Steve Tisch and Epstein

By Evan Vezmar and Julian Glickman | February 5

Steve Tisch, a Tufts alumnus and donor whose name appears on several campus buildings, was revealed last Friday to have communicated frequently with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein about women, dinner invitations, football games and Epstein’s private island.

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Medford Square rezoning project commences

By Evan Vezmar | February 5

The city of Medford restarted its rezoning project last month with a primary focus on rezoning Medford Square. It is the first proposal heard in the new City Council term, and the first since the city signed a contract extension with Innes Land Strategies Group — the consulting group that provides analysis and recommendations for the city’s rezoning.

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Medford signs contract with Cataldo Ambulance Service, ending 25-year deal with Armstrong Ambulance

By Evan Vezmar | January 16

Medford will enter a three-year contract with a new ambulance provider, Cataldo Ambulance Service, on Jan. 19, ending a 25-year agreement with Armstrong Ambulance. Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn ultimately decided to switch services due to contractual and performance concerns with Armstrong.

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SMFA courses canceled over low enrollment numbers

By Evan Vezmar and Eli Brigham | December 8

Six courses at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University were canceled this fall after failing to meet the required minimum enrollment of eight students. This fall semester saw an unusually high number of cancelled classes that left some professors of the practice without opportunities to teach as many courses and some students facing last-minute schedule changes.

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Our Revolution consolidates progressive agenda in Medford elections

By Evan Vezmar and Julian Glickman | November 12

Candidates backed by Our Revolution Medford won a decisive victory in City Council and School Committee races over an independent group on Nov. 4, extending their progressive vision for another two-year term. All incumbents on the City Council won reelection, maintaining the 6–1 ...

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LIVE UPDATES: Our Revolution Medford sweeps School Committee, maintains City Council majority

By Evan Vezmar, Carlos Del Cañal Fernández and Julian Glickman | November 4

Polls have closed at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, with results expected to be released shortly for Medford City Council, School Committee and mayoral races, as well as for a new city charter.

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Medford voters set to vote for City Council, School Committee, new charter amid zoning debate and federal actions

By Evan Vezmar and Julian Glickman | November 4

With elections for the Medford City Council and School Committee approaching on Nov. 4, candidates are offering distinct visions for the city’s future. Those endorsed by “Our Revolution Medford” hope to defend and expand their progressive supermajorities on both bodies, while independent candidates are pushing for a more moderate agenda.

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Here’s what incumbent Medford City Council candidates have to say about their campaign goals

By Ananya Shah, Evan Vezmar and Dariush Raissi | November 3

The Daily is conducting interviews with incumbent City Council candidates ahead of the municipal election on Nov. 4 where residents will be able to choose up to seven candidates. This story will be updated with additional interviews as they are completed. All interviews have been edited for length and clarity.

Here’s how the Medford community is responding to ICE fears

Seth Moulton discusses Senate campaign with the Daily

Analysis of Epstein files reveals frequent communication between Steve Tisch and Epstein

Medford Square rezoning project commences

Medford signs contract with Cataldo Ambulance Service, ending 25-year deal with Armstrong Ambulance

SMFA courses canceled over low enrollment numbers

Our Revolution consolidates progressive agenda in Medford elections

LIVE UPDATES: Our Revolution Medford sweeps School Committee, maintains City Council majority

Medford voters set to vote for City Council, School Committee, new charter amid zoning debate and federal actions

Here’s what incumbent Medford City Council candidates have to say about their campaign goals

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