Somerville
Somerville Mayor: Boston 2024’s Velodrome Proposal ‘Won’t Cut It’
Mayor Joe Curtatone considers himself an advocate of bringing Somerville into the mix if the 2024 Olympics come to Boston. But he refuses to allow […]
President Obama Calls Boston Public Radio, Says He’s Former Somerville Resident
President Barack Obama and Governor Deval Patrick are long-time friends. That’s why on Thursday, when Patrick took part in his final “Ask the Governor” segment on […]
Somerville Will Hand Out ‘Scarlet Letters’ for Unshoveled Sidewalks
When Hester Prynne gave birth to a child out of wedlock in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s classic The Scarlet Letter, she was forced to wear a glaring […]
A Chef’s Guide to Eating Well in Somerville
The Somerville of today is a far cry from the once maligned “Slummerville.” Cambridge’s embarrassing neighbor, affectionately referred to as the “armpit of New England,” […]
Take a Neighborhood Holiday Lights Tour By Bike
Some look “kitschy” and others are more “professional” in terms of their general arrangement, but all in all, the light displays outside people’s homes in […]
Tufts Students Organizing Protest In Response to Eric Garner Decision
A day after thousands of people took to the streets of Boston to protest a New York grand jury’s decision not to indict a white […]
EverGreen Delivery Brings Christmas Trees to People’s Homes by Bike
Jimmy Rider considers himself a “glorified reindeer on two wheels,” delivering a bit of the holiday spirit straight to people’s front doors each year. But instead […]
From ‘Slummerville’ to Somerville
The terms “sketchy,” “shady,” and the “armpit of New England” are just a few of the words that have been used to describe the city […]
Gracie’s Ice Cream Opens in Somerville
Ice cream is wonderful no matter the weather. At least that’s what Gracie’s Ice Cream owners Ben Dryer and Aaron Cohen are banking on when […]
Louis CK Is Coming to Somerville This Weekend
Surprise! Louis CK—Boston lad and potential king of comedy—is coming to Somerville this weekend. The comedian is returning to his local roots on November 22 […]
No Gas, No Problem
People stare at Daniel Theobald when he drives his kids to school. They look at him when he cruises through the streets of Somerville and […]
Green Line Extension Plans Include Lots of Space to Store Your Bike
The MBTA recently held a community meeting about the nearly complete design plans for two more Green Line Extension stops—the Union Square and Washington Street […]
Parking in Somerville Just Got Easier
Change can be good, but when it comes to parking at a meter, it’s usually just a hassle. To help residents and visitors in Somerville […]
‘MegaBot’ Designers Want to Start a Robot Fighting League
They were a hit at New York Comic Con, grabbing the attention of thousands of spectators who flooded through the front doors of the venue […]
George Takei Is Coming to Somerville
Ask anyone which Star Trek star they’d most like to hang out with, and odds are good they’ll say George Takei. The star who played […]