Jessica Michael

Contributing Writer

Jessica Michael is a staff writer for the Daily. She is a freshman studying economics and can be reached at jmicha04@tufts.edu.

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Organ transplant technology leader TransMedics to move headquarters to Somerville

By Jessica Michael | February 2

Organ transplant technology leader TransMedics, a medium-sized company that brings in hundreds of millions in revenue annually, recently announced it will be moving its headquarters to Somerville in 2028. Somerville anticipates the move will add 900 jobs and $75 million in tax revenue over the course of six years. The city of Somerville, along with the state of Massachusetts, provided TransMedics with tax breaks to encourage the move.

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Medford Public Library to launch new digital database

By Zahra Brady and Jessica Michael | November 13

The Medford Public Library plans to build a digital database of its content following approval by the Medford City Council in late October. A soft launch of the database will be published early in 2026.

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Medford School Committee candidates share platforms

By Arinze Ezem-Osakwe, Julian Glickman and Jessica Michael | October 29

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

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COVID-19 vaccines remain accessible to Tufts community amid federal changes

By Amelia Sammons and Jessica Michael | October 2

Tufts health officials say they will continue recommending the COVID-19 and influenza vaccines for all Tufts community members, provided they do not have medical constraints, amid recent federal changes to vaccination policy.

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