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Should life change after you get your COVID-19 vaccination? Not really
More people are getting their COVID vaccine every day. So how should your behavior change afterwards? This is what the experts say. → Read More
Regional lawmakers reflect on State House security in wake of Capitol insurgency
After the terrifying events at the Capitol building in D.C., area lawmakers reflect on State House security. → Read More
Somerville becomes one of first in nation to recognize polyamorous domestic partnerships
On June 29, Somerville quietly became one of the first cities in the nation – if not the first – to recognize polyamorous domestic partnerships. The historic move was a result of a few subtle language shifts. For example, instead of being defined as an “entity formed by two persons,” Somerville’s ordinance defines a domestic partnership as an “entity formed by people,” replaces “he and she” with… → Read More
Somerville votes to recognize polyamorous domestic partnerships. It is one of the first in nation.
The Somerville City Council unanimously approved an ordinance with language inclusive to polyamorous domestic partnerships. → Read More
Somerville votes to recognize polyamorous domestic partnerships. It is one of the first in nation.
The Somerville City Council unanimously approved an ordinance with language inclusive to polyamorous domestic partnerships. → Read More
Somerville recognizes polyamorous domestic partnerships
The Somerville City Council unanimously approved an ordinance with language inclusive to polyamorous domestic partnerships. → Read More
Despite losses, local restaurants give back
Restaurants and vendors in Arlington and Somerville are pitching in to support local homeless individuals. → Read More
Somerville’s The Welcome Project sets up regional immigrant relief fund
Since unauthorized workers are ineligible for federal financial relief, one Somerville organization is making sure they still get support. → Read More
Local therapists volunteer time to make free support available
All of our coronavirus stories are being provided for free as a public service to our readers during the coronavirus outbreak. For more coverage go to → Read More
Remember domestic violence victims during coronavirus quarantine
From Somerville to Salem, quarantine can be unsafe for victims of domestic violence. → Read More
Remember domestic violence victims during coronavirus quarantine
From Somerville to Salem, quarantine can be unsafe for victims of domestic violence. → Read More
Local liquor stores feel the impact of coronavirus on shopping habits
Across Somerville, Medford, Cambridge, and Arlington, liquor stores are feeling the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. → Read More
Coronavirus myth busters: what you need to know
From facemasks to the name itself, we took a look at the facts you need to know about the novel coronavirus. → Read More
Somerville teachers, community create scholarship for undocumented students
Want the news delivered to your inbox? Sign up for our newsletter here! College is expensive for anyone these days, but some students face much greater → Read More
Markey hosts Somerville town hall on Green New Deal
Sen. Ed Markey packed the Somerville High auditorium for a town hall on his Green New Deal. → Read More
Somerville's 2019 municipal election results
Well, this year wasn’t a major shake-up. Mayor Joe Curtatone and all incumbent Councilor’s-at-Large were reelected. Curtatone, however, won the seat by the slimmest margin yet. Mayor Joe Curtatone – 59.78 percent (winner) Marianne Walles – 39.74 percent Councilor-at-Large Stephanie Hirsch – 18.55 percent (incumbent – winner) Will Mbah – 18.42 percent (incumbent – winner) Bill White – 17.18… → Read More
Recreational cannabis dispensaries could open in Somerville in late 2019
Since voting to pass question four in the 2016 state election, Somerville has taken many steps to roll out adult-use recreational marijuana though no dispensary has been opened. → Read More
Somerville bans facial recognition tech
Somerville is only the second city in the nation, behind San Francisco, to pass a ban on the use of facial recognition technology. → Read More
Somerville mayor files civil lawsuit against Barstool Sports
On June 17, Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone filed a civil lawsuit against Barstool Sports and their employee, Kirk Minihane.“It's a straightforward complaint,” he wrote in a Facebook post. “Minihane recorded himself breaking the law, impersonating a Boston Globe reporter to obtain an interview with me, and then Barstool posted the interview on its website. It's a clear violation of… → Read More
Somerville Hospital considering converting ED to urgent care clinic
Care providers are worried about how this change will limit what care the facility is able to provide, particularly among the vulnerable communities they serve, such as the homeless and immigrant population. → Read More