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July 25, 2021 By EMILEE KLEIN

THE FLOOD: MASS HAS A RUNOFF PROBLEM. WHAT’S BEING DONE?

Thanks to stormwater pollution, Dirty Water’s more than just a theme song. It’s a way of life.

July 20, 2021 By SOPHIE YARIN

SPECIAL FEATURE: SWAMPSCOTT VS. SHIMMY

The prosecution of Ernst Jean-Jacques Jr. on the North Shore is a clear example of a Black Lives Matter activist being targeted by local law enforcement. Without national attention on the case, authorities are playing by their own rules.

July 12, 2021 By DAN ATKINSON

MASS SPENT MILLIONS ON COVID CONSULTANTS TO RATIONALIZE LETTING EVICTION MORATORIUM EXPIRE

Documents obtained from state show contractors misrepresented expert predictions, saw sunshine around every corner

June 8, 2021 By SOMERVILLE WIRE STAFF

AUDIO: WEEKLY WIRE — EPISODE 10 — JUNE 4, 2021

Kensington Connector Project installed; Finance Committee reflects on Somerville police reforms

May 28, 2021 By SOMERVILLE WIRE STAFF

AUDIO: WEEKLY WIRE — EPISODE 9 — MAY 28, 2021

Beautiful Stuff Project; CHA nurses in contract fight Welcome to this ninth episode of the Weekly Wire—an audio roundup of highlights from this week’s articles in the Somerville Wire news service. Our headlines for May 28, 2021 are: THE BEAUTIFUL STUFF PROJECT PROVIDES TREASURE THROUGH PANDEMIC and SOMERVILLE NURSES FIGHT FOR FAIR CONTRACT. Reporter: Shira […]