Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
When you see the purple landmarks on Dec. 18, take a photo. You could win a gift certificate to a restaurant.
Somerville was chosen to be part of a national oral history project.
String musicians interested in joining El Sistema Somerville should send a letter of inquiry by Dec. 1.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
An online fundraising campaign organized by the city aims to help Somerville residents in need afford fresh produce.
The annual cancer-fighting bicycling event broke its fundraising record this year with the help of 37 riders from Somerville, according to a blog post on Somerville Patch.
Donating a coat is a great way to help a neighbor this holiday season. We'll help you find coat drives near you.
Somerville is the seventh most walkable city in the country, according to WalkScore.com.
The Mayor's Holiday Spectacular has discounts on plays, concerts and other holiday-themed events.
A five-year-old Somerville resident who's legally blind started a lemonade stand to help other kids with disabilities. He raised $1,500 before squeezing the first lemon, and his effort has transformed into full-fledged non-profit.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.
You, the public, can nominate and vote for Boston's favorite landmark, which will be rebuilt in LEGO and unveiled in May.
Here are some photos from Friday's POW-MIA chair dedication ceremony.
Veterans across Massachusetts need your help.
Observances include an annual ceremony and a talk about the Civil War.
The public is invited to the dedication ceremony, which takes place Friday at noon. The chair will honor service members who were prisoners of war or missing in action.
Somerville residents Michael Costello and Alessia Brugnara are traveling to Chicago for the Big Buck Hunter World Championship, and they could come home with up to $20,000 in prizes.
The place you call home—and the latest news and happenings you need to know—now in the palm of your hand.
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.
See where Saturday's rolling party will go.
The new Somerville TV show offers polished news segments about current events in the city.
Here's a look at what some folks in Somerville said about the Red Sox World Series win.
More proof that Somerville punches above its weight when it comes to Boston's restaurant scene. Just avoid getting in a match with Cambridge.
Does Mother Nature have a trick or treat in the forecast?
Show the team your support and share your pics and video of you and the kids in your best Red Sox gear!
But Somerville won't be nearly as easy to conquer as Cambridge, the magazine says.
Massachusetts ranked one of most neurotic states in the country.
Somerville is one of the nation's top bicycle friendly cities, according to the League of American Bicyclists.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
Tufts employees donate to the fund, which makes small grants to local organizations.
A report shows that the name Jennifer ruled for 15 years.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health said 30.6 percent of Massachusetts school children are overweight or obese.
Parkour Generations brings American Rendevous 2013 to Somerville. If you want to move like James Bond, it will teach you how.