9 hrs ago | Cape Cod Times
69-year-old Somerville man pulled from water off Falmouth
Investigators examined an inflatable boat that contained oars and what appeared to be fishing equipment at the scene.
14 hrs ago | Patch.com
'Muslim Journeys' Discussion Series Begins May 30
The Somerville Public Library is launching a new book discussion series called "Muslim Journeys," according to an announcement from the city of Somerville.
18 hrs ago | The Somerville News
Few neighbors recall Obama during Harvard years
Two decades before 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue became his address, Barack Obama rented a basement apartment at a busy bus stop in Somerville, Massachusetts.
20 hrs ago | Boston Herald
Press Party: Is the media's Obama obsession over?
That's the question the Boston Herald "Press Party" tackled in free-wheeling debate among a panel of media and political experts, including Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone, author and journalist Michele McPhee and Herald chief political reporter Hillary Chabot.
This Weekend in Somerville: PorchFest, Doggie Spring Fling, ASSEMBLED and More
PorchFest The third annual PorchFest takes place Saturday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Over 100 bands will be playing on porches throughout the city.
Alderman Tom Taylor's Rertirement Letter
It is with deep regret and sadness that I must inform you that I will not be seeking re-election in the 2013 City Election.
Tufts Sociologist examines the past, present, and future of an All-American City
Susan Ostrander is a Professor of Sociology at Tufts University. Among the classes that she teaches are "Wealth, Poverty and Inequality" and "Making Social Change Happen: Roots, Activism & Community Organizing." She is also the author of several books, the most recent of which is this year's Citizenship and Governance in a Changing City, ... (more)
Community Path Extension nurtures neighborhoods
On Monday, we celebrated the groundbreaking of the Community Path extension, a critical step in further unifying our neighborhoods, giving residents healthy alternatives to driving and supporting our local economy.
I started writing this little column back in 2008. I thought I was going to write funny stories about Somerville.
Tufts Hosting Commencement Sunday
Nearly a dozen area students are among those who will graduate from Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine this weekend.
National 'Kids to Parks Day' at Hodgkins Park, May 18
The City of Somerville will join more than 300 communities across the country to celebrate National Kids to Parks Day on May 18.
Somerville Arts Council launched Porchfest back in 2011 and it has taken off like wild fire.
Storm the Statehouse from Somerville
Over one hundred fifty motorcycles under Somerville Police motorcycle escort took part in the "12th Annual 2013 Storm the Statehouse" ride Thursday morning.
Five Things: Spring Book Sale, Ward 1 ResiStat Meeting
You can get a membership at the door. It's at the Somerville Public Library . 2) Ward 1 ResiStat Meeting This meeting will discuss news and happenings in East Somerville.
Somerville Dog Culture Discussed on TV
Somerville Alderman At-Large Dennis Sullivan, som|dog President Brian Davis, and KyAnn Anderson, host of "Greater Somerville," discussed dog issues on the show this week.
SPD, SCAP collaborate on annual alcohol compliance checks at local retailers
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Somerville Office of Prevention Director Cory Mashburn announced today that Somerville Cares About Prevention and the Somerville Police Department conducted a successful minimum age alcoholic beverage purchase law compliance check in Somerville.
City ban on styrofoam to pass, restaurants left unsatisfied
On Tuesday May 14, members of the Board of Aldermen met for the Committee of Legislative Matters.
Somerville Mayor Strongly Condemns Homophobic Remarks
Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone has released letter in response to comments made about recently-appointed Alderman Courtney O'Keefe during the board process to appoint her.
A street dedication was held on this past Saturday for Virgil "Virgie" Iannacone at the intersection of Central and Summer Streets in Somerville.
Clarendon Hill Towers under investigation
A resolution passed during the Board of Aldermen on May 9, which will ask the Human Rights Commission to investigate complaints of unlawful treatment, discrimination and harassment of tenants by the management of the Clarendon Hill Towers.