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SOMERVILLE WIRE: APRIL 12, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Sleep In Sleep Out event … and an SPD injury Articles EDITORIAL: SHIRA LAUCHAROEN SAYS GOODBYE After a wonderful year serving Somerville, the reporter begins new steps CITY PARTNERS WITH FENWAY HEALTH FOR SUPERVISED CONSUMPTION SITE Managers, officials, and task force members say we must save people from overdoses Shorts Somerville Homeless Coalition to hold […]

SOMERVILLE WIRE: APRIL 5, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP

A documentary screening about police in schools, a discussion about government sponsored racism in housing, and the Mayor’s Summer Jobs Program Articles DONATE TO THE SOMERVILLE MEDIA FUND! Somerville Media Center and BINJ join forces to create municipal foundation to support nonprofit community journalism HOW DOES THE FARE COLLECTION SYSTEM AT THE GLX WORK? Pols […]

SOMERVILLE WIRE: MARCH 29, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP

A Racial and Social Justice Department forum, COVID recovery listening sessions, and a BIPOC Space Initiative Articles BUSINESS PROFILE: Q’S NUTS A family owned business that produces sweet and savory flavored nuts COUNCILORS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS WEIGH IN ON DIGITAL DIVIDE How immigrants face the imbalance in the world of technology Shorts Somerville Open Studios explores […]

SOMERVILLE WIRE: MARCH 15, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP

No more mask mandate for City buildings, a police staffing and operations analysis, and a Makers Movement Huddle Articles SMART BOXES COME TO SOMERVILLE Will the City’s pilot program be a step towards addressing the rat problem? BUSINESS PROFILE: MAHALAB BAKERY “Artisanal Mediterranean products with a twist” OPINION: TYING UP SOME LOOSE ENDS Reflecting on […]

SOMERVILLE WIRE: MARCH 8, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Combating the rodent problem in Somerville, a Bow Market book fair, and a game night at the Armory Articles WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR SOMERVILLE TO LIFT ITS MASK MANDATE? The City enters into a new phase of the pandemic ARTIST PROFILE: CINDY WEISBART The powerful work of a social documentary photographer Shorts Somerville pilots […]

SOMERVILLE WIRE: MARCH 1, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP

James Beard Awards, a town hall with A.G. Maura Healey, and a Western Washington Street mobility improvements meeting Articles ARTIST PROFILE: SAKURAKO KANEMITSU How the musician brings a joy and love of piano to East Somerville PARENTS CALL FOR SWIFT ACTION ON BROWN SCHOOL PLAY YARD The deterioration of the grounds has caused injuries among […]

SOMERVILLE WIRE: FEBRUARY 22, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Support local businesses, a plan for more inclusive City boards and commissions, and bicycle network planning workshops Articles SOMERVILLE YMCA CONTEMPLATES FUTURE IN NEW BUILDING The search for a new facility is on BUSINESS PROFILE: KOSHARI MAMA The restaurant brings the flavors of Egypt to Somerville Avenue Shorts Local business crowdfunding campaigns Two local businesses, […]

SOMERVILLE WIRE: FEBRUARY 15, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP

A Meals on Wheels survey, a photography fundraiser, and Community Preservation Act Funds Articles TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT GRANT RAISED ISSUES OF EQUITY The City Council voted to not approve the award ARTIST PROFILE: ALEX KITTLE Designs for all of your movie-related flights of fancy Shorts Survey on impacts of Meals on Wheels Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services recently […]

SOMERVILLE WIRE: FEBRUARY 8, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP

A meeting to discuss the new Public Safety Building, a preschool and child care financial assistance initiative, and donations from Revolutionary Clinics Articles RESIDENTS RAISE CONCERNS ABOUT PLANS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING An increased police presence does not necessarily make people feel safer ARTIST PROFILE: CHRISTINA TEDESCO Paintings, drawings, and illustrations that tell a story […]

SOMERVILLE WIRE: FEBRUARY 1, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP

“Church and State, Somerville/Cambridge Line, 2/1/22” by Jason Pramas. Copyright 2022 Jason Pramas. Used with permission. A local bar returns, the Sidewalk Snow Clearing Pilot, and the Brickbottom Vision Plan Draft Articles ADDRESSING WAGE THEFT IN SOMERVILLE How can we continue to combat this persistent problem? ARTIST PROFILE: AROUND HEAR Bringing music to the community […]