After years of dedication, the Greater Malden Asian American Cultural Council has officially closed on a building that will serve as its long-awaited hub […]
Laser paint removal is an emerging technology that is a potential game changer for use in restoring historic homes and other applications. […]
Images and stories from Malden collected through the Mass. Memories Road Show project. The Malden archive is now available online. […]
A jewelery and a pawn shop with staying power in Malden. A look at the current business and history of Art Carl Jewelers on Pleasant Street. […]
The Malden Neighborhood Basketball League, now in its 40th year, is a unique opportunity for high school youth in Malden. […]
Housing Families is a beloved nonprofit in Malden. Local organizations, businesses and individuals support the organization through a variety of fundraisers and initiatives. […]
Despite her ongoing impact on the Malden community, most people don’t know much about Adelaide Breed Bayrd, a woman philanthropist who was ahead of her time. […]
Malden is preparing for a possible ADU building boom under the Massachusetts Affordable Homes Act. […]
By Karen Buck It is not easy being an urban tree! Urban trees have to endure unnatural conditions: excessive heat, drought, storm water runoff from impervious surfaces, poorly conditioned soil, vehicular pollution, road salt, road construction, sidewalk installations, water and sewer lines work, pest and disease invasions, and public complaints. Many trees die on a daily basis in cities where mature tree canopy is most needed But Malden’s public trees have their own Lorax, the defender of forests: tree warden, Chris Rosa. According to the Massachusetts Tree Warden and Forestry Association, a tree warden is defined as “a person in charge of shade trees on public town lands [who has …] the unique legal responsibility to guard public resources against destructive forces that might include persons, insects, or diseases.” Rosa’s inspiration to create the arboretum piqued in April of 2023, while doing regular rounds of the Forest Dale cemetery. Rosa noted over 100 tree stumps just left to rot. Rosa pondered, “Where did these trees go? When were they cut down?”. He estimated the trees […]
by Mack Keating Continuing its tradition of highlighting powerful stories that challenge perspectives and inspire change, Malden Reads announced its 2025 Book of the Year. The chosen selection, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer, tells a true story of resilience, innovation, and the transformative power of education. Set in Malawi in Africa, the story follows young Kamkwamba’s journey during a devastating drought in 2001 that left families across the country facing severe hunger. Forced to leave school because of financial hardship, Kamkwamba refused to let his circumstances hold him back. In a 2009 TED Talk, Kamkwamba shared how he found hope in his local library, reading as many science books as he could get his hands on. Not knowing much English at the time, he relied on pictures, graphs, and context clues to “learn the words around them.” In one of the books he read, he learned of a windmill, which could be used to pump water and generate electricity: “Pump water meant irrigation, a defense against hunger,” he […]
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