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Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism

Somerville Wire

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 independent community news outlets for free—and by larger commercial news outlets and chains for a fee. Interested news organizations can contact us at somervillewire@binjonline.org

The public at large has free access to all Wire articles here at somervillewire.news. Somerville Wire articles are also syndicated by BINJ’s MassWire state news service at masswire.news.

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THE GREEN LINE EXTENSION: TRANSFORMING TRANSPORTATION OR CAUSING DISPLACEMENT?

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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Prototype "Medville Transnal" front page. Collage by Jason Pramas.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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