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Eddy’s Place Opens on Salem Street

Restaurant industry veteran Eddy Balla has opened a new restaurant in Medford, Eddy’s Place, at the intersection of Salem and Park Streets.
Moving to the United States from Albania, Balla began his restaurant career working at Nick’s Place in Winthrop. Balla purchased the Nick’s Place, one of the great food stops for those enjoying nightlife […]

‘Take Me Out to the Ballgame’ to Benefit Senior Scholarships

The following is an announcement from the Medford Chamber of Commerce:
Enjoy a fun-filled evening and help the Medford Chamber of Commerce send Medford kids to college!! “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” will be held on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at the Medford Lodge of Elks, 19 Washington Street, Medford, MA at 6 PM. […]

Salvatore’s Releases Design Plans

Italian Restaurant Coming to Medford Square in Spring
Story Updated 1:17PM Thursday, February 25, 2010

Italian restaurant Salvatore’s will be opening in Medford Square in three months. The restaurant will be taking over the former spaces of Century Bank and the Medford Transcript at 55 High Street.
According to the website, Salvatore’s is an upscale Italian restaurant […]

Chuck Andre Returns to ERA Andrew Realty

The following announcement is from ERA Andrew Realty:
Chuck Andre has returned to his local real estate roots and became re-associated with ERA Andrew Realty. John Veneziano, Broker/Owner of the company, couldn’t be more pleased.
“Chuck and I have a professional history that spans almost three decades and a personal relationship that extends even longer. I’m […]

Century Bank Gives Away Large Screen TV

Just in time for Sunday’s Super Bowl, Donald Noel, center, a Somerville resident and customer of Century Bank’s Mystic Avenue branch in Medford, shakes hands with Century Bank Founder, Marshall M. Sloane, left, and Mystic Avenue Branch Manager, Bob Bennett, right, after receiving a 42-inch high definition Panasonic TV on Friday at Century’s Mystic Avenue […]

Alleged Robber Tries to Rip off Stop and Shop Twice

Suspect Arrested on Second Attempt to Rob Supermarket
- Allison Goldsberry
A Medford man was arrested on Tuesday after allegedly trying to rob a supermarket for the second time.
Christopher Paul Corrado, 24, managed to escape his first alleged robbery attempt of Stop and Shop on Sunday afternoon by fleeing on a bicycle. Police say Corrado demanded $200 […]

Japanese Market Opening in Medford Square Friday

A Japanese market with sushi and other items is opening in Medford Square on Friday.
Ebisuya will feature “restaurant quality sushi with fresh seafood right from the pier. Sushi rice & seasoning, sushi knives, Japanese magazine[s] & DVDs,” according to its website.
A grand opening is planned for Friday, January 22 from 6PM-8PM in the store’s 65 […]

Shop at Modell’s and Support Mustang Football

Do your Christmas shopping and help support the Medford Football team at the same time!
Shop at Modell’s Sporting Goods store in Medford, Saugus, or Cambridge between November 27 and December 24 and save 10% off your purchases while 5% is donated to support the football team.
A special discount pass is needed to present at the […]

Royall House, Historical Society Thank Local Business

Steve and John Pompeo, owners of Pompeo and Sons Insurance Agency in Medford, recently donated $1,000 to the Royall House and Medford Historical Society. They are pictured above in front of the Royall House with John Anderson, Historical Society President and Royall House Association Treasurer. Courtesy photo.
Dear Editor,
As we move into the holiday season, I’d […]

Chamber, Local Business Sponsor Free Holiday Concert

The Medford Chamber of Commerce and Medford TV and Electronics are sponsoring a free holiday concert at Chevalier Theatre.
The concert, “Our Holiday Gift to You: Holiday Pops Concert 2009,” is planned for 7PM on Friday, December 4 and will be part of a week of holiday activities in Medford.
The Navy Band Northeast Wind Ensemble, stationed […]

Bestsellers Owner Frustrated with Developer

Bestsellers Cafe still remains closed and under construction.
Bestsellers Cafe Opening Date Still Undetermined
- Allison Goldsberry
It’s been over two years that popular Medford Square bookstore and coffee shop Bestsellers Cafe has been open for business, and owner Rob Dilman is frustrated.
The store’s building has been under renovation, with no end date in site. The developer, […]

Halloween in Medford

Mackenzie and Joseph trick-or-treating in Medford Square on Friday.

The family of former Medford Police Officer Pat Fahey handed out candy from the Medford Police table on Friday during the annual business trick-or-treat organized by the Medford Chamber of Commerce. Pictured from left to right are Teresa Fahey, Marykate Little, Tom Fahey, and Linda Fahey.  […]

Medford Company Receives $4.5 Mil Federal Grant

Department of Energy Awards Research Grant to Agrivida
US Representative Edward Markey, chair of twin energy and environment panels in the House of Representatives, announced that Medford agricultural biotechnology company Agrivida will receive $4,565,800 from the Department of Energy.
“We have long known that Massachusetts is the Hub of the clean energy universe and this critical funding […]