Tufts students will officially move in on Wednesday, September 2. Here’s a look at the incoming freshmen class:
Story Updated 4:10PM, Tuesday, September 1, 2009
15,041- applicants to Tufts
1,316- applicants enrolled
25.5- percentage of applicants accepted
41- American states and territories represented
38- nations represented (South Korea, Singapore, India, United Kingdom, and Canada are the top countries)
9- percent of […]

Medford’s relationship with the Kennedy’s- Robert, Ted, and Jack, pictured at left- began when Mayor Michael McGlynn’s father campaigned for a young JFK’s presidential campaign. Courtesy photo.
- Allison Goldsberry
Mayor Michael McGlynn first met Edward “Ted” Kennedy when he was six years old and his father, Jack McGlynn, Medford’s mayor and state representative at […]

NYC Mayor, Medford Native in Town for Kennedy Funeral

New York City Mayor and Medford native Michael Bloomberg stopped in for lunch on Saturday afternoon at John Brewer’s Tavern in Malden. Bloomberg was in town for Senator Edward Kennedy’s funeral and had lunch with his mother, Charlotte, and his staff. He is pictured above […]

Special Deal at John Brewer’s Tavern Ends September 8
While July is technically the month InsideMedford.com started two years ago, August is the birthday month of founder Allison Goldsberry.
In honor of these two birthdays, InsideMedford.com has teamed up with John Brewer’s Tavern to offer a special deal- 15% off any summer menu item. Simply click […]

The Medford Senior Babe Ruth baseball team had a very successful 2009 season in the Merrimack Valley League. The team finished with a 19-5 record, including the playoffs. Members of Medford Senior Babe Ruth, from left to right: Back Row: Andrew Pompeo, Andrew Ferrazani, Shant Keikian, Dan Gilchrist, Joey Pappalardo, Rob Chase, Richie […]

Medford resident Peter Limone, 75, pictured at right, successfully sued the federal government along with three other wrongfully convicted men and in 2007 was awarded the largest judgment for wrongful imprisonment in US history- $101.7 million. File photo courtesy Gatehouse Media, Inc.
FBI Loses Appeal of Civil Suit Won by Wrongfully Imprisoned Medford Man
- Allison Goldsberry
A […]

Story Updated 1:06PM, Monday, August 31, 2009
- Allison Goldsberry
Four members of the Medford City Council unanimously approved a 0.75% local meals tax during a special meeting Monday morning.
The meals tax is a new, 0.75% local tax that will show up on diners’ bills in every Medford restaurant starting October 1.
“…it was not an easy vote, […]

State Senator Praised for Commitment to Animal Welfare
The following information was released by State Senator Pat Jehlen’s office:
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) released its 2009 Massachusetts Legislative Scorecard on Animal Issues this week and State Senator Patricia D. Jehlen (D-Somerville, Medford) was one of only five select legislators profiled […]

Sacred Monsters: Everyday Animism in Contemporary Japanese Art and Anime
September 10-November 22, 2009
Public opening reception: September 17, 2009, 5:30-8pm

Oscar Saito Oiwa, Tunnel, 2007. Oil on canvas, 227 x 333 cm. Courtesy of PPOW Gallery, New York, NY and the artist.
The following announcement is from the Tufts University Art Gallery:
The Tufts University Art Gallery […]

Each year the Pompeo and Sons Insurance Agency sponsors an essay contest open to all Medford High School Drivers Education Students. This year’s essay winner is senior Suzanne Spinale. Suzanne’s Responsible Driving essay earned her a $300 Advance Driver Training course compliments of Pompeo and Sons. The 4-hour course includes behind-the-wheel […]

Mayor Michael McGlynn:
Senator Kennedy was the preeminent advocate for issues affecting ordinary citizens of our nation and our city. His legacy obviously includes efforts to protect civil and labor rights and to bolster educational initiatives for all including a career- long devotion to individuals with special needs. Internationally he sponsored efforts to oppose the spread […]

Medford’s Veteran Services Office is seeking donations to create care packages for Medford’s men and women serving in the armed forces.
Like last year, “Operation Medford Cares” is looking for items that aren’t readily available for troops and that remind them of home, including everything from letters of encouragement to toiletries to DVD’s to candy to […]

Competition Will Showcase Local Talent
Calling all performers in Medford- the Jingle Bell Festival Committee wants you!
In an effort to raise some money and generate some excitement in the community, the volunteer committee that organizes Medford’s annual winter extravaganza is putting on a talent competition this fall.
Dubbed Medford’s Rising Star, the contest is open only to […]