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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 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

The public at large has free access to all Wire articles here at somervillewire.news.

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WHEEL CHANGE: BOSTON BIKE ADVOCATES SPIN PANDEMIC SHORTAGE INTO POTENTIAL

WHEEL CHANGE: BOSTON BIKE ADVOCATES SPIN PANDEMIC SHORTAGE INTO POTENTIAL

“People need to reimagine what’s possible in terms of exercising outside, riding to work when it’s colder.” ...
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SILVER DINING PLAYBOOK: HOW SERVICE WORKERS HAVE CREATIVELY COLLABORATED TO WEATHER THE PANDEMIC (SO FAR)

SILVER DINING PLAYBOOK: HOW SERVICE WORKERS HAVE CREATIVELY COLLABORATED TO WEATHER THE PANDEMIC (SO FAR)

"We’ve been dealing with the looming reality. The real concern is how the staff can survive with no income for ...
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Seal of Somerville, Massachusetts

REQUIREMENTS FOR OUTDOOR DINING IN SOMERVILLE RESTAURANTS

The Somerville Licensing Commission seeks the public's assistance in disseminating the Commission’s requirements for outdoor dining in Somerville restaurants. These ...
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direct action pandemic

THE NEW FACE OF DIRECT ACTION IN MASS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Some of the many ways people are safely advocating for workers, renters, incarcerated people, artists, and other vulnerable populations.  ...
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evictions pandemic boston

LANDLORDS CAN’T EVICT DURING PANDEMIC, BUT A BUNCH OF THEM TRIED

"It was sort of testing the water with it, seeing what [evictions] they can get away with. This legislation stopped ...
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immigration Boston coronavirus ICE

IN PANDEMIC, “EVERY TOOL” AVAILABLE NOT ENOUGH FOR IMMIGRANT ADVOCATES

“People are still getting deported. It’s a pandemic, and they are tearing apart families for nothing.” ...
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COVID PHOTOS: COURAGE & COMPASSION, FROM DORCHESTER TO THE NORTH SHORE

COVID PHOTOS: COURAGE & COMPASSION, FROM DORCHESTER TO THE NORTH SHORE

These photos are of Massachusetts, and specifically some of the many brave people who are working through the crisis. They ...
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breweries coronavirus

INDEPENDENT BREWERIES PUSH CANS, NEW DISTRO MODELS DURING OUTBREAK

Tap rooms have been shut down, while businesses have had to adapt to a lack of foot traffic and extended ...
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teachers coronavirus

EDUCATORS, STUDENTS STRUGGLE WITH ONLINE LESSONS DURING COVID CRISIS

“How do you do that when you’re not in the room with the person? How do you make sure everyone ...
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digital divide

CAMBRIDGE SITUATION REVEALS HOW CORONAVIRUS EXPOSES DIGITAL DIVIDE

Coronavirus is pushing us from our workplaces, classrooms, and public spaces into our homes. High-speed internet is more essential than ...
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