Friday, December 7, 2012
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled police don't need a search warrant to look at a cellphone's call list after arresting the phone's owner. As courts around the country grapple with the issue, tell us: is this reasonable search and seizure?
What's the difference between personal information and correspondence you have physically stored in your home, and similar information that's on your cellphone? And what should police have access to without a warrant? It's a question that courts across the nation are dealing with it and one that arose here in Massachusetts on Wednesday, when the Supreme Judicial Court ruled that police don't need a search warrant to look at the call list of a person's cellphone during while searching that person's personal property after an arrest. However, in writing the court's opinion for Commonwealth vs. Demetrius A. Phifer, Justice Margot Botsford cited other court cases that raise questions about the extent that law enforcement officials can access …
Friday, September 7, 2012
Social media brings us dog lovers closer than ever.
New dog owners frequently comment that getting a dog has suddenly earned them introductions to people they’ve lived amongst for years without previously having had much contact. Even neighbors without dogs often pause to admire a new four-pawed family member ambling down the block with its people. It does seem that many of us dog owners tend to gravitate towards one another, like members of a secret society. I think that’s especially true when our dogs are of the same breed. I’ll at least smile and nod at anyone with their dog, but whenever I see a person with a borzoi (like my dogs, Tatsu and Skylar), I’m compelled to overcome my shyness and strike up a conversation. The internet amplifies this trend, providing dog owners more …
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Were your comments on Facebook featured this week? Are you looking for a great page to like? Check in and find out.
Social Media is important here at Patch. Every day, we use Twitter and Facebook to share stories and important facts about life in Arlington. But the most important part is interacting with the Arlington community, from news tips to comments to just about anything else. Every week, Social Media Saturday brings some highlights of Patch’s social media life, a couple tips and suggested pages for you to follow. So be sure to come back every Saturday morning for more. Page of the week Our weekly shoutout goes to Arlington's newly-opened Mass Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Drop by their page for pictures of the new place and updates on classes. Check them out and share with others! Tip of the week Did you just open a Facebook page for your business? Do …
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Were your comments on Facebook featured this week? Are you looking for a great page to like? Check in and find out.
Social Media is important here at Patch. Every day, we use Twitter and Facebook to share stories and important facts about life in Arlington. But the most important part is interacting with the Arlington community, from news tips to comments to just about anything else. Every week, Social Media Saturday brings some highlights of Patch’s social media life, a couple tips and suggested pages for you to follow. So be sure to come back every Saturday morning for more. Page of the week Our weekly shoutout goes to Saint John's Episcopal of Arlington, MA, the official Facebook page of our friends over at Saint John's Episcopal Church and photos. Check them out and share with others! They're also very active on Twitter. Find their page here. Tip …
Sunday, February 19, 2012
A Middlesex prosecutor is honored for his service as a Marine, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy to open doors in town and more from this week's newsmakers in Arlington.
An Arlington High School student was arrested and charged with assault and battery on a police officer after the student allegedly became disruptive, resulting in the use of pepper spray by police. Middlesex County Assistant District Attorney Terence Kiernan was honored by local and state officials for his service as a Marine in Afghanistan, where he just returned from after serving since 2011. And town officials on Thursday threw a retirement party for outgoing Town Manager Brian Sullivan, who worked as Arlington’s top administrator for eight years and is set to retire later this month. Here are more of this week's essential news from Arlington Patch's coverage: BUSINESS Arlington will soon be home to a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy. Nate …
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Were your comments on Facebook featured this week? Are you looking for a great page to like? Check in and find out.
Social Media is important here at Patch. Every day, we use Twitter and Facebook to share stories and important facts about life in Arlington. But the most important part is interacting with the Arlington community, from news tips to comments to just about anything else. Every week, Social Media Saturday brings some highlights of Patch’s social media life, a couple tips and suggested pages for you to follow. So be sure to come back every Saturday morning for more. Page of the week Here’s a great Facebook page to follow. Residents of the Town of Arlington, MA is always sharing great links and facts about Arlington, from reminders on trash collection to breaking news updates. Check these guys out when you get a chance. Tip of the week Did …
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Were your comments on Facebook featured this week? Are you looking for a great page to like? Check in and find out.
Social Media is important here at Patch. Every day, we use Twitter and Facebook to share stories and important facts about life in Arlington. But the most important part is interacting with the Arlington community, from news tips to comments to just about anything else. Every week, Social Media Saturday brings some highlights of Patch’s social media life, a couple tips and suggested pages for you to follow. So be sure to come back every Saturday morning for more. Page of the week Susan's Barber Shop is on Facebook. Owner Susan Urichuk Russian is always around and interacting on social media. Drop by the shop's Facebook page and get to know Susan! Tip of the week Did you just open a Facebook page for your business? Do you have a drive for …
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Saturday, February 4, 2012
Were your comments on Facebook featured this week? Are you looking for a great page to like? Check in and find out.
Social Media is important here at Patch. Every day, we use Twitter and Facebook to share stories and important facts about life in Arlington. But the most important part is interacting with the Arlington community, from news tips to comments to just about anything else. Every week, Social Media Saturday brings some highlights of Patch’s social media life, a couple tips and suggested pages for you to follow. So be sure to come back every Saturday morning for more. Page of the week Tryst Restaurant is pretty active on their Facebook page and Twitter account. On Sunday, Tryst's Executive Chef Paul Turano is hosting a Super Bowl party. Turano will serve his regular menu along with Super Bowl specials like BBQ Chicken Wings with mango …
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Tryst
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Saturday, January 21, 2012
Were your comments on Facebook featured this week? Are you looking for a great page to like? Check in and find out.
Social Media is important here at Patch. Every day, we use Twitter and Facebook to share stories and important facts about life in Arlington. But the most important part is interacting with the Arlington community, from news tips to comments to just about anything else. Every week, Social Media Saturday brings some highlights of Patch’s social media life, a couple tips and suggested pages for you to follow. So be sure to come back every Saturday morning for more. Page of the week Here' a shoutout to the folks at Regent Theatre Arlington, the official Facebook page of our beloved Regent Theatre. The page is always buzzing with events and other random facts. Check it out. You won't be disappointed. Likes and Followers We're up to 532 likes …
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The Regent Theatre
7 Medford St, Arlington, MA
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Saturday, January 14, 2012
Were your comments on Facebook featured this page? Check in and find out.
Social Media is important here at Patch. Every day, we use Twitter and Facebook to share stories and important facts about life in Arlington. But the most important part is interacting with the Arlington community, from news tips to comments to just about anything else. Every week, Social Media Saturday brings some highlights of Patch’s social media life, a couple tips and suggested pages for you to follow. So be sure to come back every Saturday at 10 a.m. for more. Overheard Social Media: Primary in New Hampshire This week marked primary elections in New Hampshire. We asked readers who they would vote for and received a few responses: Scott Graziano wrote: "Mitt Romney taking the tolls nice." Ed White added, "It shows one does not need …
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2:28 pm on Thursday, December 13, 2012
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