Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Malden Patch's editor put together his top 25 stories of the year - but what's your take?
2012, incredible year that it was, is finally coming to a close. Malden Patch is using this time to look back, and we want to know what you think the biggest story of the year was - both locally and nationally. Give us your thoughts in the comment section below - and feel free to consult our list of the 25 top stories of the year: 25. A New Year and New Mayor for Malden: Mayor Gary Christenson was sworn into office during the city's 130th inaugural, becoming the city's first new mayor in 16 years. 24. PHOTOS: Malden Hospital, Closed Over a Decade: A renegade photographer's urban exploration of the abandoned Malden Hospital was widely shared by readers, making it one of the site's most read articles of the year. Some readers expressed …
Sunday, December 23, 2012
YEAR IN REVIEW: Crime stories captured our reader's attention this year, as did the passing of a popular high school staffer and a proposal to build a minor league baseball park in Malden.
It's that time of year again. As 2012 draws to a close, Malden Patch will spend the last week before the holidays reviewing some of the year's top stories - five a day through Friday. While we employed no rigid statistical model in determining which stories made the cut, factors included an article's page views, its level of reader comments and general newsworthiness. 5. Minor League Baseball Stadium Proposed in Malden : The massive project just took another step forward last week, when Field of Dreams President Alex Bok signed a letter of intent with National Grid representatives last week. Though the plan saw some scheduling hurdles this year, officials hope the city will be home to the massive facility - and an associated economic shot…
Thursday, December 20, 2012
YEAR IN REVIEW: Pit bull muzzle law vetoed, a MHS Assistant Principal passes on & more.
It's that time of year again. As 2012 draws to a close, Malden Patch will spend the last week before the holidays reviewing some of the year's top stories - five a day through Friday. While we employed no rigid statistical model in determining which stories made the cut, factors included an article's page views, its level of reader comments and general newsworthiness. 10. Christenson Vetoes Pit Bull measure, Does Not Pass: Several councillors championed a pit bull muzzle law that would require all such breeds to be muzzled in public. After outcry from residents and advocacy groups, Mayor Gary Christenson vetoed the ordinance. 9. Former Malden High School Asst. Principal Passes Away: Long-time former Malden High School teacher and …
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
YEAR IN REVIEW: Officer accused of drug-related texts, officials investigate missing funds, and a local convenience store is helped on its feet after two armed robberies.
It's that time of year again. As 2012 draws to a close, Malden Patch will spend the last week before the holidays reviewing some of the year's top stories - five a day through Friday. While we employed no rigid statistical model in determining which stories made the cut, factors included an article's page views, its level of reader comments and general newsworthiness. 15. Officer Accused of Drug-Related Texts: A Malden police officer faced a disciplinary after investigators allege he bought prescription painkillers from a man police arrested for drug distribution earlier this year. The case continues. 14. Officials Investigate Missing City Funds: Malden city officials and police have investigated the apparent theft of thousands of …
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
YEAR IN REVIEW: A tenant's union fights rent hikes, a coach's passing, 400+ protest MBTA cuts and more.
It's that time of year again. As 2012 draws to a close, Malden Patch will spend the last week before the holidays reviewing some of the year's top stories - five a day through Friday. While we employed no rigid statistical model in determining which stories made the cut, factors included an article's page views, its level of reader comments and general newsworthiness. . 20. Residents Form Union To Fight 22%-58% Rent Hikes: Residents in both Malden and Medford formed a tenant's union to fight large increases in rent after their properties were purchased by Allston-based Alpha Management. The cases remain in litigation. 19. Teen Center Opens to Cheers:The teen center, an early initiative of the Christenson Administration, opened it's doors…
Monday, December 17, 2012
YEAR IN REVIEW: A teacher accused of a former career in pornography is asked not to return after suspension, a 4.0 earthquake is felt in the Boston area, a new mayor and more.
It's that time of year again. As 2012 draws to a close, Malden Patch will spend the last week before the holidays reviewing some of the year's top stories - five a day through Friday. While we employed no rigid statistical model in determining which stories made the cut, factors included an article's page views, its level of reader comments and general newsworthiness. 25. A New Year and New Mayor for Malden: Mayor Gary Christenson was sworn into office during the city's 130th inaugural, becoming the city's first new mayor in 16 years. 24. PHOTOS: Malden Hospital, Closed Over a Decade: A renegade photographer's urban exploration of the abandoned Malden Hospital was widely shared by readers, making it one of the site's most read articles …
robert wilson
5:43 pm on Wednesday, December 26, 2012
The birth of my Grand Daughter Alexis this month...just saying. more ›