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The Somerville Wire—an initiative of the Somerville News Garden project of the Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism—is a web-based news service covering Somerville, Massachusetts. Its content is produced by professional journalists, area residents trained as journalists at SNG’s Neighborhood Media School, and Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism and DigBoston interns. All articles published on the Wire are available for republishing by other community news outlets for free—and by larger commercial news outlets for a fee. Interested news outlets can contact us at somervillewire@binjonline.org

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OPINION: CASH SALES OF SOMERVILLE HOMES DRIVING DISPLACEMENT, GENTRIFICATION

OPINION: CASH SALES OF SOMERVILLE HOMES DRIVING DISPLACEMENT, GENTRIFICATION

Investors interested in maximizing profit regularly outbid homebuyers and jack rents on tenants ...
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OPINION: WHO TO SUPPORT IN THE AT-LARGE RACES?

OPINION: WHO TO SUPPORT IN THE AT-LARGE RACES?

Ken Brociner offers his take on the candidates running for councilor-at-large ...
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Screenshot of the original ad version of this opinion article in the Somerville Times. Courtesy of Joe Lynch.

OPINION: ON SOMERVILLE’S NOVEMBER 2ND BALLOT, ABOLISH THE SOMERVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT – YES OR NO?

"[T]he repeated message from the Democratic Socialists of America-Boston candidates for office in Somerville is clear: the outright abolition of ...
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OPINION: THE TIME-BOMB ISSUE THAT NO CANDIDATE IS DISCUSSING

OPINION: THE TIME-BOMB ISSUE THAT NO CANDIDATE IS DISCUSSING

“Somerville’s municipal buildings, roads, sidewalks, water distribution, sewer collection, and stormwater management systems are all approaching the end of their ...
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SOMERVILLE WIRE: October 19, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP

SOMERVILLE WIRE: October 19, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP

A mayoral candidate debate, a councilor-at-large debate, and a City forum on ARPA funding ...
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INVESTIGATING THE INTERSTATE: THE HISTORY OF I-93’S CONSTRUCTION

INVESTIGATING THE INTERSTATE: THE HISTORY OF I-93’S CONSTRUCTION

The legacy of the roadway goes deep, with a strong push from activists in the 1970s ...
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SOMERVILLE MEDIA CENTER MAYORAL DEBATE AND COUNCILOR AT LARGE DEBATE

SOMERVILLE MEDIA CENTER MAYORAL DEBATE AND COUNCILOR AT LARGE DEBATE

With elections drawing nearer, the candidates face off ...
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SOMERVILLE WIRE: October 13, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP

SOMERVILLE WIRE: October 13, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP

A Democratic Socialists of America talk and a domestic violence vigil ...
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INSIDE THE MODS: TUFTS’ COVID ISOLATION UNITS

INSIDE THE MODS: TUFTS’ COVID ISOLATION UNITS

Students describe their impressions of the housing intended for those who tested positive ...
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MAYORAL CANDIDATES REFLECT ON POLICING IN SOMERVILLE

MAYORAL CANDIDATES REFLECT ON POLICING IN SOMERVILLE

With the election approaching, the two candidates share their thoughts on public safety ...
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