Author: Sangmin Song
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Fifes, drums and history: Medford marks fifth Sarah Bradlee Fulton Day
By Sangmin Song Fifes and drums echoed through the Salem Street Burying Ground as dozens of residents, re-enactors and city officials gathered for Medford’s fifth annual Sarah Bradlee Fulton Day. The celebration filled the historic cemetery with colonial music, costumed…
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MBTA buys former Budweiser site for $54M. What’s next?
By Sangmin Song The future of Medford’s former Budweiser site is beginning to take shape, though not in the way many residents expected. After months of negotiations, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority finalized its purchase of 440 Riverside Ave., which…
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At Bistro 489, Medford’s student chefs run the kitchen
By Sangmin Song The aroma of coffee and fresh bread fills Bistro 489 as high school students brew, cook, and serve meals for diners. Guided by three culinary arts instructors, they rotate through kitchen stations, take orders, and plate dishes…
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Cyclists say Medford’s bike lanes are unsafe as city considers next steps
By Sangmin Song Medford’s bike network is growing, but so are cyclists’ frustrations. Riders say gaps in bike lanes, outdated road planning, and other concerns have left the city struggling to make biking truly safe. Patrick Cochran, a daily bike…
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From one hike to a community: Queer and trans connect at Middlesex Fells
By Sangmin Song What began as a one-time partnership hike in 2022 has grown into a monthly event at the Middlesex Fells. With support from Friends of the Fells, the Queer and Trans Hiking Fell-ows organize free, two-hour hikes on…
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Scholarships will offer funding, space, and mentors to emerging artists
By Sangmin Song Arts Collaborative Medford (ACM) will soon award a second round of scholarships that provide free studio space, mentorship, and a stipend to emerging artists. Now in its second year, the program – which honors the legacy of…