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EDITORIAL: SHIRA LAUCHAROEN SAYS GOODBYE
After a wonderful year serving Somerville, the reporter begins new steps Ever since I began my work as assistant director ...
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CITY PARTNERS WITH FENWAY HEALTH FOR SUPERVISED CONSUMPTION SITE
Photo by Vancouver Coastal Health Managers, officials, and task force members say we must save people from overdoses (Somerville Wire) ...
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PHONE CHECK
Mass is still gouging the families of prisoners on phone fees. Will lawmakers finally change that? For the past 10 ...
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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 ...
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DONATE TO THE SOMERVILLE MEDIA FUND!
Somerville Media Center and BINJ join forces to create municipal foundation to support nonprofit community journalism There can be no ...
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HOW DOES THE FARE COLLECTION SYSTEM AT THE GLX WORK?
Photo by Shira Laucharoen Pols raise concerns about the temporary design at the new stations (Somerville Wire) – If you ...
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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 ...
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BUSINESS PROFILE: Q’S NUTS
A family owned business that produces sweet and savory flavored nuts (Somerville Wire) – At farmers’ markets around Boston and ...
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COUNCILORS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS WEIGH IN ON DIGITAL DIVIDE
How immigrants face the imbalance in the world of technology (Somerville Wire) – The digital divide in Somerville, which was ...
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SOMERVILLE WIRE: MARCH 22, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Events at the Somerville Museum, a tenants’ rights webinar, and the Council on Aging Board of Directors seeks new members ...
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THE GREEN LINE EXTENSION: TRANSFORMING TRANSPORTATION OR CAUSING DISPLACEMENT?
Photo by Cindy Weisbart New transit arrives in Somerville, met with a mixed bag of emotions (Somerville Wire) – Somerville ...
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EDITORIAL: MEDIA CONSOLIDATION ACCELERATES IN SOMERVILLE
Gannett merges its Somerville Journal and Medford Transcript newspapers as BINJ’s Somerville News Garden project and the Somerville Media Center ...
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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 ...
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SMART BOXES COME TO SOMERVILLE
Will the City’s pilot program be a step towards addressing the rat problem? (Somerville Wire) –The City of Somerville announced ...
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BUSINESS PROFILE: MAHALAB BAKERY
“Artisanal Mediterranean products with a twist” (Somerville Wire) – Focaccia, pita, and savory pies abound at this Somerville business, where ...
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OPINION: TYING UP SOME LOOSE ENDS
Reflecting on the "Curtatone era" and Mayor Katjana Ballantyne's time, so far While I realize that it’s possible that no ...
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RENT INCREASES AT WASHINGTON STREET ART CENTER ARE THE LATEST IN A PATTERN OF REAL ESTATE CHANGE
Artists wonder what is in store for the cooperative's future Rent hikes of 31 percent asked by the new owner ...
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SITUATION AT SOMERVILLE’S ARMORY ARTS BUILDING DESERVES EXPLANATION TO THE PUBLIC, OFFICIAL SAYS
A conversation between different stakeholders could take place at an upcoming town hall A town hall about the Armory building ...
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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 ...
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ARTIST PROFILE: CINDY WEISBART
The powerful work of a social documentary photographer (Somerville Wire) – The gripping and striking work that Somerville-based artist Cindy ...
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WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR SOMERVILLE TO LIFT ITS MASK MANDATE?
The City enters into a new phase of the pandemic (Somerville Wire) – On Feb. 18, the day that Boston ...
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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 ...
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ARTIST PROFILE: SAKURAKO KANEMITSU
How the musician brings a joy and love of piano to East Somerville (Somerville Wire) – Having moved from Northern ...
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PARENTS CALL FOR SWIFT ACTION ON BROWN SCHOOL PLAY YARD
The deterioration of the grounds has caused injuries among children (Somerville Wire) – Parental and community concern about the condition ...
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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 ...
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BUSINESS PROFILE: KOSHARI MAMA
The restaurant brings the flavors of Egypt to Somerville Avenue (Somerville Wire) – Sahar Ahmed and her daughter Dina are ...
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SOMERVILLE YMCA CONTEMPLATES FUTURE IN NEW BUILDING
The search for a new facility is on (Somerville Wire) – The Somerville YMCA is in an early stage of ...
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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 ...
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ARTIST PROFILE: ALEX KITTLE
Designs for all of your movie-related flights of fancy (Somerville Wire) – Alex Kittle is the creative and mastermind behind ...
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TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT GRANT RAISED ISSUES OF EQUITY
Photo by Chris Yarzab The City Council voted to not approve the award (Somerville Wire) – For the first time ...
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