HONK! Festival (save the dates Oct. 9-11), because the time is right for dancing in the streets for justice!

HONK! FESTIVAL 2026. Twenty-first Annual Festival of Activist Street Bands; based in the Davis Sq. area, Oct. 9-11 (rain or shine).

The Hamilton Company announces commercial lease agreement with Spirit Halloween in Medford

Halloween retailer opened its door on August 6th

Matt McLaughlin: A Working-Class Voice Ready to Serve in the State Senate

An article by Ward 4 Somerville City Counselor Jesse Clingan

Live, Learn, and Play: Four Somerville Performers to Appear in Moonstruck’s Sunset Boulevard

For four residents, Somerville isn't just a home, it's a place to let their creativity shine.

Why Vets on the Ballot Should Defend the VA!

Join authors Suzanne Gordon & Steve Early to discuss veterans issues with Senate candidate & Iraq vet Matt McLaughlin on June 8, at 6pm.

The Hamilton Company submits proposed zoning amendment to the City of Somerville that would enable constructi

The Hamilton Co. affiliate Union Square One Development, LLC seeks to develop an underutilized site at Somerville Avenue and Prospect Street

Somerville Kiwanis Club Members Donate Hundreds of Toys to Children

Somerville Lions Club and Somerville Rotary Club join Kiwanis members support the Toys for Tots campaign.

Somerville Considering Cannabis Dens and Cannabis Promotional Events

Business licenses for marijuana "Social Consumption Sites" and "Temporary Consumption Events" are under consideration

Tutti Music Collective Presents ‘A Celtic Celebration’ Concert in Boston

Explore the rich tradition of Celtic music with the Irish folk band Ishna and TMC orchestra, choir

20th Annual HONK! Festival 2025, from Oct. 9-12 -- entire schedule now in place.

20th Annual HONK! FESTIVAL OF ACTIVIST STREET BANDS; this year’s on-site bands total 32 (at last count), Oct. 9 thru 12, (rain or shine)

Somerville Kiwanis Club School Supply / Backpack Program

Two Hundred High Quality backpacks filled with school supplies to be donated to high school students in greatest need of support

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts Names 2025 Match of the Year

Kristen Erekson, of Somerville, and Joi’elle Woody, 13, of Dorchester, have been matched since early 2022.

Reefer Madness brings local talent and outrageous fun to Davis Square!

Three Somerville actors return to the stage in a high-energy, satirical musical running August 14–23.

HONK! Festival: 20th Annual Festival of Activist Street Bands -- SAVE THESE DATES: October 9-12, 2025

HONK! FESTIVAL 2025: Twentieth Annual Festival of Activist Street Bands; held this October in Davis Square and Harvard Square.

Somerville Kiwanis Club Award Twelve Scholarships to Somerville High Graduate

Police Chief Benford addressed the graduates at a luncheon in their honor

Somerville Kiwanis Club Celebrate 100 Years of Community Service

Members gather at Cafe Escadrille

Food For Free Participates in MEFAP Advocacy Day at State House

Nonprofit advocates for emergency food program

Taking a Stand on National Bunion Day™

How Cambridge Health Alliance is using the 2nd annual celebration to build awareness of bunions

Executive Order Targets Libraries

Trump administration moves to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services

Why Is Stop & Shop Still Supporting Extreme Animal Cruelty?

It’s time for our hometown grocer to fulfill its promise of selling 100% cage-free eggs.

Project Bread’s 57th Walk for Hunger

Registration is Open for the Annual Community Fundraiser for Hunger Relief

Democratic Party Reform Is Long Overdue

On Jan. 28, the chair of the Mass. Democratic Party, Steve Kerrigan, held a "listening session" for Democrats in the 7th Congressional Dist.

Somerville Resident Raises Funds and Celebrates 19 Years of Mentorship

Kristen Erekson holds a 19-day donation challenge through December 31

Somerville Kiwanis Club Host Toys For Tots Event

Somerville Rotary Club and Somerville Lions Club Join to Support Marine Corps Program.

Food For Free Receives Refrigerated Van from Whole Foods Market

Donation through Whole Foods Market's Nourishing Our Neighborhoods program to further the Nonprofit's Food Rescue and Distribution Efforts

"Charles Coe's Cricket Symphony": poet Charles Coe w/Ken Field 4tet.

"Charles Coe's Cricket Symphony": poetry reading with music, given by poet/writer/musician Charles Coe, accompanied by Ken Field's quartet.

Union Square Pop-Up Community Center Draws Over 3,000 Visitors

CultureHouse Union Square, a 5-month pop-up community center, received strong community support and impacted 3,000+ visitors

Somerville Author Receives Grace Paley Prize

Somerville resident Lesley Bannatyne received the 2024 Grace Paley Award for short fiction from the AWP, a national writers organization.

GGRC Rowers from Somerville Win Gold at the CRI Fall Classic Regatta

Youth Rowers from Somerville competed at the CRI Fall Classic Regatta with Gentle Giant Rowing Club

Returning to my Shoes After Lapiplasty 3D Bunion correction

How the Lapiplasty Procedure allowed me to wear my heels again

Somerville Kiwanis Club Deliver School Supplies

Backpacks filled with school supplies donated to Somerville High School and Prospect Hill Academy.

Summer registration is now open for The Skating Academy

Summer Figure Skating Lessons

Cambridge Savings Bank Partners with Food For Free to Box Food

The corporate volunteer day provided a special opportunity for employees to make a positive impact while working together to give back.

Somerville Graduating High School Senior Gives Thanks to Mentor

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts is Enrolling New Youth and Adult Volunteers

Food For Free Steps Up for Project Bread’s 56th Annual Walk for Hunger

Somerville-Based Nonprofit to Raise Money for Local Food Security Programs

Why Youth Rowing? The Question is Why Not ?

Each year Gentle Giant Rowing Club brings rowers - Youth & Adults - to the Mystic River in Somerville.

Why I'm running for the Democratic State Committee

Wilson is a candidate for DSC from 2nd Middlesex dist.: includes all of Somerville & Medford, half of Winchester, & part of North Cambridge.

Somerville Hawk Dies Of Rat Poison

Local activists want City of Somerville to review its policy on using rodenticides after a Union Square hawk dies

Regis Establishes Patricia Elliott Lecture Series with $1.2M Bequest

Renowned African American Poet Nikki Giovanni to Serve as Inaugural Lecturer

Somerville Kiwanis Club Host Thanksgiving Dinner for Senior Residents

The annual event at Somerville Hight School was a huge success for both seniors and some students.