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VIDEO: Teen Center Opens to Cheers
by Chris Caesar

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Columns

5 Things You Need to Know Today

By Chris Caesar
Take Five and Check Out Live Jazz Tonight
English Lessons at the Immigrant Learning Center
Bingo Back Tonight
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Simmer and Baste

By Kate Sedan
Preparing Caponata
How To Make Pot-stickers [VIDEO]
Black Bean Burgers with Corn and Tomato Salad
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Your Photos

Photos from a Police Standoff
Ward 3 Celebrates the Fourth
Share Your Patriotic Holiday Pictures on Malden Patch
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Pet of the Week

PET OF THE WEEK: Garfield
Pet of the Week: Freckles is Mellow
Say Hi to Simba
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Letters to the Editor

Letter: Solutions to Gun Violence In Malden's Backyard
Malden Crimewatch Disbands
LETTER: Honor Firefighting Heroes
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Malden Reads

By Malden Reads
Community Soul, In Deeds and On Stage
Childrens Book Author McPhail at the Malden Library on Saturday
Malden Groups Perform April 10 to Celebrate One City, One Book Project
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Grab and Go Kids Planner

Fall’s Freshly Baked Kids Events Planner
Columbus Day Weekend Kids Planner
Grab and Go: Window Arts Malden, Homecoming, and More
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Get Out

Take a Break from Apple Picking and Get Out
Get Out and Greet October
Get Out and Harvest Some Local Events
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Viewfinder

PHOTOS: Crowd Kick Off Summer Reading on Library Lawn
Photos: Summer in Middlesex Fells
Photos: MHS Class of 2011 Graduation
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Patch Picks

Pizzagaina And Other Prized Recipes for Easter and Passover
5 Great Spas In and Around Malden
What are the Best Spas In and Around Malden?
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Bites Nearby

Hugh O'Neill's Restaurant and Pub
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Frugal Family

Free Comics, 10 for $10 Deals and More Bargains this Week
Deals for You and the Family, April 25–May 1
Deals for You and the Family, April 11–17
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Great Escape

Get Your Groove On Right Here in Malden
Escape to the great out-of-doors
We're all Irish on St. Patrick's Day
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Sold!

Homes Sold: Fellsway East Multi-Family Goes For $485K
Homes Sold in the Malden Area: May 31-June 7
What Sold In Your Neighborhood This Week, December 29 - January 5
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Moms Talk Q&A

Why Did You Choose to Raise Your Kids With or Without Religion?
How Do You Balance Work with Raising a Kid?
How Do You Handle Temper Tantrums?
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House Hunt

Open Houses: Harvard Street 4-Level Townhouse for $329K
Open Houses: High Rock Road Single-Family for $269K
Open Houses This Sunday in Malden
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Week in Review

Weekly Recap: Warren Street Shooting and More
Week In Review: Primary Election Results; Elmwood Pharmacy Closes Drug Store
Week In Review: Don't Take Irene Lightly; Alleged Kidnappers Indicted in Providence
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Whiz Kid

PHOTOS: Forestdale School 8th Graders Raise Over $2,500 At Fall Festival
Whiz Kid of the Week: Kyle Cunningham
Nominate a 'Whiz Kid' in Malden
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Magic Trick of the Week

Video: Magician Performs the Amazing "Unshuffled" Card Trick
Video: Magician Performs the Amazing "Patriotic Ropes" Trick
Video: Magician Performs the Amazing "Pen Through Bill" Trick
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You Said It

VIDEO: Where Do You Go To Beat the Heat in Malden?
VIDEO: What Does Malden Center Need to Make it a Prime Shopping Destination?
VIDEO: You Said It: Should Malden Have a Resident Sticker Parking Program?
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Police Log

CRIME MAP: 25 Calls This Weekend
POLICE MAP: An Unarmed Robbery on Pearl St.
CRIME MAP: Police Calls from July 16-19
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Malden Reads/FOOGI Column Contest

Malden Reads/FOOGI Column Contest WInners
Grade 4 Winner: Birukti Tsige
Grade 5 Winner: Susan Cao
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Regional News Round Up

Regional Round-up: Pay Parking Stations Considered
News Nearby: Man Convicted of Murdering Melrose Native Found Dead in Cell
News Nearby: Eddie's Restaurant and Mexican Grill Opens in Wakefield
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The 63 Languages Project

VIDEO: Yusuf Mohamed Speaks Somali
VIDEO: Chokyab Shekabe Speaks Tibetan
VIDEO: 63 Languages at Malden High School: Lynette Ibanda Speaks Luganda
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Question of the Week

Does Malden Have to Choose Between Parks and a Fire Station?
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10 Weeks of Summer Learning

By Margaret Adams
10 Weeks of Summer Learning: Reading on the Go!
Keep Your Kids Reading This Summer
From a Mom’s Point of View: Make Reading a Habit
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Patch Passport

Venture Out: Spectacle Island
Patch Passport: Dining Around the World
Discover Treasures at the Antique Co-op and Auction House
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Event Spotlight

By Travis Lowry
Event Spotlight: The 7th Annual Harvest Moon Festival
Event Spotlight: Malden Community Health Fair
Event Spotlight: Malden Girl Scout Registration
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Ask Malden: Facebook Poll of the Week

Ask Malden: What's The Hardest Part of This Recession?
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Seen in Malden

PHOTO: Google Maps Malden
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Patch Clips

VIDEO: Teen Center Opens to Cheers
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You Ask, Patch Answers

By Chris Caesar
How Can I Unsubscribe From Bulk Mailings?
When Is The Last Day to File for a Homeowner's Exemption?
How Do I Submit a Letter to the Editor to Malden Patch?
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Home of the Week

PHOTOS: West End Victorian Two-Family for Sale
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This Inspiring Story Brought to You by Grape-Nuts

Sponsored by Post Grape-Nuts
Local Woman Helps Run Girls Soccer Club in Haiti
Cleanup Organizer Sees a Future of Smaller Footprints
Cleanup Organizer Sees a Future of Smaller Footprints
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