Somerville Community Reaches Compromise With Somernova Developer

The Union Square Neighborhood Council held a vote for nearby residents.

Taste Of Somerville Is Right Around The Corner

The festival is entering its 27th year of existence.

Somerville Inviting Community To Construction Project Conversation

The Tufts Street Reconstruction Project is part of the larger Citywide Pavement and Sidewalk Management Program.

Slice Of The City Returning To Somerville

The multi-week event is meant to connect local government with their constituents.

Somerville Delivers Safe Sharp Object Disposal Option

The kiosk is reportedly the first of its kind.

Somerville Names Day In Honor Of Sexual Assault Survivors

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Somerville.

Somerville Planning Upgrades For Ice Rink

The Mayor has proposed turning the rink into a comprehensive recreation hub.

Somerville Stands In Solidarity With Immigrants

Community members rallied together to call for an end to ICE raids both locally and nationwide.

Somerville Neighborhood Named One Of Country's "Coolest": Report

Union Square was given a unique recognition from Time Out.

Record-Setting: How Much Did Middlesex County Spend On Cannabis?

2024 was a record-setting year for adult-use cannabis in Massachusetts, as the Commonwealth saw sales of over $1 billion.

Somerville YMCA Slated For Major Overhaul: Report

The leaders of the Somerville location are working to replace the existing building.

Somerville Uses School As Winter Homeless Shelter

The Cummings School is open at night to people dealing with homelessness during the winter months.

Prudential Tower Shines Green and Gold in Support of Food For Free

Eastern MA Food Rescue and Distribution Nonprofit Participated in Annual 31 Nights of Light

Somerville Arts Educator Recognized With Common Good Award

The MassArt Common Good Awards celebrate individuals and organizations who use art and design to make a positive impact on society.

W.E.B. Du Bois Sculpture Project and Embrace Boston

Announce Landmark Partnership

Teacher Spotlight: Somerville's Danielle Murphy Puts In Heart And Soul

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

This MA City Among 50 Best Places In U.S. To Live: Fortune

Fortune cited one city for its proximity to Boston, its numerous parks and strong public schools, and arts and cultural influences.

Somerville Resident Finds Rat In Toilet, Believes It Came From Sewer

One Reddit user chimed that it is not the first time​​ they saw a post on the Somerville subreddit "describing this phenomenon."

Somerville Resident Gives Back for 16 Years of Mentorship

Kristen Erekson Launches $16K Donation Match Challenge for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern MA

Somerville To Host Groundbreaking For Community Garden Expansion

Construction at Glen Park Community Garden is expected to take place through the winter. Find out how many new garden beds will be added.

Somerville Announces 2 Veterans Day Events

The City will host a Veterans' Breakfast and a Veterans Day Wreath-Laying Ceremony, the latter at a local cemetery.

Somerville Announces 5 Winners In First-Ever Participatory Budgeting

Over 900 ideas were submitted, 20 made the final ballot and over 3,500 votes were cast. Find out the winning ideas.

Somerville To Hold Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony For New Schoolyard Space

The redesigned West Somerville Neighborhood School schoolyard has modern play structures, a multipurpose turf field and a climbing wall.

Somerville Named No. 1 Family-Friendly City In America

The rankings were done by Opendoor, a digital platform for residential real estate. Find out why Somerville topped the list.

Somerville's MA Alliance of Portuguese Speakers Finds New Home

The organization was forced to leave the old firehouse in Union Square due to water damage to the building.

Somerville YMCA Hopes To Minimize Disruptions During Planned Rebuild

In a statement, YMCA President and CEO Vladimir Benoit said construction at the Highland Avenue site could cause "minor inconveniences."

Somerville Hosting Strike Up The Bands Street Festival

The event will feature live music, family activities and local artisans and give attendees a chance to celebrate free and open streets.

Somerville Veterans Facility To Benefit From Over $200K In Grants

Funding from The Home Depot Foundation will help veterans at Massachusetts Bay Veterans Center get into permanent housing.

Somerville Hosting 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony, Procession

The Davis Square event is scheduled to include a speaking program, the laying of a wreath and the presentation and retiring of the colors.

Somerville Media Center Has Found a Temporary New Home

SMC has been located at the old firehouse for 38 years, but the building is being forced to close due to water intrusion.

Somerville Fire Hydrant Testing Begins. Find Out How Long It Will Last

Officials said testing may cause temporary rusty water in homes or businesses. There is no health hazard, but the water could stain clothes.

MA Lottery Ticket Worth $25 Million Sold At Somerville Store

The $25 million prize was won on the state's new Billion Dollar Extravaganza that hit the market in early 2023.

Somerville Senior Picnic Now A Drive-Thru Event Due To Predicted Rain

Attendees can pull up in front of Trum Field and will be given their boxed lunches to go.

Somerville Group On A Mission To Re-Settle Ukrainian Refugee Family

The Refugee Community Alliance: Ukrainian Support Project is seeking housing to resettle a family of Ukrainian refugees in Boston.

Somerville Resident Creates Life-Size Cow Sculpture For Cancer Fund

Somerville resident Emily Bhargava has painted a life-size cow sculpture, "Alphonse Moo-cha," as part of CowParade New England.

Somerville Residents Asked To Complete Happiness Survey Soon

Every two years, Somerville sends out surveys to a random sample of 5,000 residents asking them to rate their personal happiness.

Somerville Nonprofit Receives $150K Cummings Grant

FORGE, a Somerville nonprofit that helps startups with physical products prepare them for manufacturing, was selected from 630 applicants.

Look Out For This Invasive Non-Native Weed In Somerville

Black swallow-wart pods start to appear in Somerville in late May and early June. The city asks that residents remove them if found.

Somerville Star Student: Emilia, Selfless And Athletic

Find out why this Somerville 10-year-old was shouted out as a Star Student.

Somerville’s Assembly Row Welcomes City’s First Beach Volleyball Court

Four beach volleyball courts and 12 pickleball courts will come to the mixed-use site this spring.