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Ambassador to Spain to become Tufts' Tisch School dean

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:35:20 GMT

The US ambassador to Spain and Andorra has been named the new dean of Tisch College at Tufts University.

Assembly Row movie theater seeks alcohol license

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:54:57 GMT

A new movie theater under construction in the Assembly Square district and two other businesses in the area are seeking licenses to serve alcohol.

Severe thunderstorms strike Boston area

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:10:03 GMT

Forecasters issued severe thunderstorm warnings Monday for various areas of Massachusetts as powerful storms swept east across the state. Here are some images of the storm shared on Twitter by Boston-area residents. [View the story "Severe thunderstorms strike Boston area"...

Somerville hosts annual Craft BrewFest this weekend

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:37:56 GMT

By Samantha Laine, Town Correspondent The Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts 2nd Annual Hyper-Local Craft BrewFest is coming to Somerville this weekend. The event, which begins on Friday, promises locavores and beer-lovers unlimited samples from 26 area brewers of...

Somerville mayor wants medical pot dispensary moratorium

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:42:39 GMT

Mayor Joseph Curtatone wants to take a year to review state regulations and city zoning laws before allowing medical marijuana dispensaries in Somerville, he said in a statement.

This week's 'Greater Somerville:' Hot fun in the summertime

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:45:06 GMT

Join hosts KyAnn Anderson and Joe Lynch as they kick off the summer months on "Greater Somerville."

Lawsuit against Somerville message board users dropped

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:06:06 GMT

A lawsuit filed against posters on the Somerville community message board Davis Square LiveJournal has been dropped, according to court filings.

Somerville, Melrose, Lexington high schoolers among finalists for DA's PSA project

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 20:48:03 GMT

Entries from Lexington High School, Melrose High School, Nashoba Valley Regional Technical High School, and two from Somerville High School are among the finalists, according to an announcement from Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan.

Foreclosure actions continue to fall in Somerville

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 19:37:38 GMT

Foreclosure actions on Somerville homes were down in April, part of a continuing trend in the city and state.

Local high schoolers chosen as finalists in PSA Project

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 18:27:43 GMT

Empowering students to speak up to help those in need was the theme of the top five student videos in the fifth annual PSA Project hosted by Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Middlesex Partnerships for Youth, Inc.

Somerville first grader wins "My Ideal School" drawing contest

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 18:18:14 GMT

Anna Mateo, a first grader at the East Somerville Community School in Somerville, was one of 12 regional winners of the Massachusetts School Building Authoritys (MSBA) annual My Ideal School contest sponsored by Sovereign Bank.

Air Guitar Boston Qualifier competition comes to Somerville today

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:25:28 GMT

Get ready to rock, roll and shred some air as the 2013 U.S. Air Guitar Boston Qualifier competition takes the stage at the RADIO in Somerville on June 7.

An app for happiness? Somerville to test it out

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:01:55 GMT

The City of Somerville is partnering with an organization developing a smartphone app geared toward increasing happiness. The program starts with a survey, then uses that information to match the usuer with activities, organizations, and services that will maximize their happiness.

Somerville residents participate in The Walk for Hunger

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:20:36 GMT

Project Bread is the only statewide antihunger organization committed to providing people of all ages, cultures, and walks of life with sustainable, reliable access to nutritious food.

Som|dog raises $1,500 for Somerville Animal Control

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:20:36 GMT

Recently more than 800 locals and their canines enjoyed the sunshine, treats and festivities at som|dogs first ever, Spring Fling in Union Square, helping to raise awareness for the local canine nonprofit organization and $1,500 for Somervilles Animal Control.

Somerville mayor bullish on schools in $196m budget proposal

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 17:38:53 GMT

Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone is proposing a $195.7 million city budget for fiscal year 2014 that includes 11 new jobs scattered throughout municipal government, a reorganization of the city's inspections department, and an expansion of the city's pre-kindergarten program.

Effort to halt ethanol transport by train scores key victory in State House

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 21:30:37 GMT

Activists in East Boston and communities north of the city have scored a key victory in their effort to block a plan that would bring ethanol through their neighborhoods by train.

This week's 'Greater Somerville:' Garden glory

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:28:35 GMT

Watch host KyAnn Anderson as she speaks with Somerville Garden Club's Lori Fitz and Rita Edmunds to talk about their upcoming event: Backyard Havens of the Somerville Garden Club: A Self-Guided Tour, happening this Sunday, June 9, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (rain or shine).

MassDOT to talk McGrath bridge replacement plan Thursday

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:37:26 GMT

Plans to replace a bridge that carries the McGrath Highway over Gilman Street in Somerville will be reviewed Thursday.

Capuano, Warren knock cut in state grants

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 21:49:24 GMT

Faced with yet another cut to federal money that cities and towns can direct toward food banks, beautification and other priorities, mayors and congressmen on Monday called for a restoration of funds to the Community Development Block Grant program.

What's the best independent coffee shop in Greater Boston?

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:47:33 GMT

We're obsessed with coffee over at Boston.com, so wanted to put together Coffee Week to celebrate all things java! New interactives, maps, and galleries for the caffeine-obsessed will be unveiled each day this week. On Sunday, we wrote and mapped...

Somerville may host theatrical horse show at Assembly Row

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:47:55 GMT

Somerville officials believe the show could bring up to $10 million in revenue to area businesses.

Middlesex Sheriff's office warns of phone scam

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:02:26 GMT

The Middlesex Sheriffs Office is warning citizens of a telephone scam involving individuals falsely claiming to work for the office.

Somerville postpones graduation until Tuesday

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:57:52 GMT

Graduation was scheduled for Monday night at 6 p.m. at Dilboy Stadium, but has been rescheduled to Tuesday at 6 p.m. because of a rainy forecast.

Partners HealthCare honors Cambridge Health Alliance pediatrician Jill Kasper, MD, for teaching and mentoring

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 15:20:36 GMT

The following was submitted by the Cambridge Health Alliance: Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) pediatrician Jill Kasper, MD, has won the 2013 Primary Care Award for Teaching and Mentoring presented by Partners HealthCare. The award recognizes those committed to mentoring the next...