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~ Malden Musings ~ Brothers on the Branch

2 months ago | advocatenews.net | Peter Levine |Jim Mitchell

By Peter LevineMaldonia, raise a pint glass to the late, great Steve Moro, who went out like the champ he was: Hiram Walker Blackberry Brandy in one hand, resting comfortably on his favorite recliner, Scally cap tilted just right, letting those who loved him know his exit was just as he wished, no need to shed tears; I did it my way. Love you, Steff. Safe journeys and happy trails to you.
~ Malden Musings ~ Retired MPD Steve Bellavia Continued

Jan 23, 2025 | advocatenews.net | Peter Levine |Jim Mitchell

By Peter LevineIt is said in “Malden Musings”…My last column highlighting the retirement of Steve Bellavia had one glaring error for which I humbly apologize. MHS Class of 1974’s Dave Morelli passed away in March of 2022. Please accept my apologies for not remembering his passing. Dave was another good kid from the Yard toiling for the USPS in Malden and Melrose for 30 years all the while happily married to his wife Jean for 43 years. Rest in peace, Dave.
~ Malden Musings ~ The Highland Cafe Lovefest Continues

Jan 16, 2025 | advocatenews.net | Peter Levine |Jim Mitchell

By Peter LevineFeelings, nothing more than feelings…and boy oh boy, did readers have feelings when they read the Highland Café manifesto/Dave Angelo/John Puleo lovefest a couple weeks back…Rob Smith “Space Ace” from the Kiss tribute band “Kiss Forever”: “Peter Levine this is the best write up I’ve ever read. You so captured the heart and spirit of the Highland. My wife and I have been together 40 years…raised 4 daughters in the city. Highland Café was center to so many memories to us.
~ Malden Musings ~ Retirement Congratulations to Officer Steve Bellavia

Jan 9, 2025 | advocatenews.net | Peter Levine |Jim Mitchell

By Peter Levine It is said in “Malden Musings” – random thoughts and assorted post-holiday season ramblings… One of the best Christmas themed radio shows every year is Angelynn Grants’ ode to the holiday season over at WMBR 88.1. Her December 20 edition was a banger with a boatload of classics, including the following: “Hello, Mister Kringle” by Kay Kaiser, “Sleigh Ride” by Ella Fitzgerald, “Jingle Bells” by the Steve Allen Trio, “December” by Kay Starr and “Go Where I Send Thee” by the...
~ Malden Musings ~ Tales from Linden USA, Part 3

Dec 5, 2024 | advocatenews.net | Peter Levine |Jim Mitchell

By Peter LevineHello Maldonia, Chris Moro, MHS Class of 1979, here – “Keeper of The Flame, Linden U.S.A.” – bringing you Part 3 of my Tales from Linden U.S.A. At the end of my second excerpt, I asked my fellow “Linden Knights” to reach out to me and share their stories of growing up “Linden Men” in God’s country, Ward 8, yes… “The Red-Headed Stepchild of Maldonia” – Linden.
~ Malden Musings ~ MHS Alumni Association Fundraiser

Nov 26, 2024 | advocatenews.net | Peter Levine |Jim Mitchell

By Peter LevineIt’s always a pleasure to hear from the one and only Patty Kelly (and her equally wonderful husband, Wire Inspector for Inspectional Services in Malden, Frankie!). As Development Director at Bread of Life and a dedicated member of the Malden High School Alumni Association board (and stone-cold Maldonian, I might add), Patty reached out about a fantastic opportunity to support future Malden High graduates.
What our nation needs is a broad-based, pro-democracy civic movement

Nov 25, 2024 | thefulcrum.us | Peter Levine

After Donald Trump was elected president in 2016, informal groups popped up almost everywhere. They often attracted people who had not been involved in politics before. Stereotyped in the media as suburban white women, these citizens were informally named “The Resistance.” About a half-million of them attended the Women’s March in Washington on Jan. 21, 2017, with another 5 million marching in their home communities.
~ Malden Musings ~ Dave O’Brien Thanksgiving Day 1977 Revisited

Nov 21, 2024 | advocatenews.net | Peter Levine |Jim Mitchell

By Peter LevineIt’s never too early to start getting hyped for Malden vs. Medford on Thanksgiving Day! This isn’t just any high school rivalry, it’s one of the oldest in the country, going strong since 1889. That’s the same year Malden’s own Erle Stanley Gardner, famed author of the Perry Mason series, was born. Gardner’s roots run deep here: He even took inspiration from Malden for his character Della Street, named after Malden’s own Dell Street by Roosevelt Park.
~ Malden Musings ~ In Memory of Scott Carroll

Nov 14, 2024 | advocatenews.net | Peter Levine |Jim Mitchell

By Peter LevineI first met Scott Carroll when Tyrannosaurus rex roamed the earth. In the early 1980s Scotty was an eager, bright-eyed 15-year-old with a friendly smile toiling in Albert Spadafora’s kitchen on Canal Street along with a motley crew of coworkers. He was polite, hardworking and always hustling. On occasion his coworkers would take a break in the parking lot and delight in some of life’s more hedonistic rituals. Straight edge, before straight edge, not Scotty though.
~ Malden Musings ~ Frank Says Hi Fundraiser – Nov. 30 at Irish American Club - Advocate News

Nov 7, 2024 | advocatenews.net | Peter Levine |Jim Mitchell

By Peter LevineAttention Maldonians! It is that time of the year again! It doesn’t get much more Malden than the “Frank Says Hi” Scholarship Foundation Fundraiser and that ain’t no fake news! In memory of one Malden’s very best, Frankie DeCandia from Thacher Street in Ward 2’s Edgeworth. As we know, Malden is never short on compassion.