The Burkes, a Catholic couple from Southampton, say they were blocked from fostering over their religious views on gender and sexuality.

STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE THE STATE ON Thursday gave more flexibility to cities and towns required to have at least one zone in which denser, multi-family housing is permitted, but also expanded the list of state grant opportunities that can be denied to any town that does not comply with the law meant to spur(...)

The second installment of our ask-us-anything series.

Another change to the local vinyl scene

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit The Satanic Temple filed against the City of Boston, ruling that the City Council did not discriminate against the group when it chose not to grant its reque…

The prospect of the city owning and operating the Armory arts building drew significant backlash, and community members asked for feedback called for more information about a process in which few answers existed.

37 story buildings are happening

Pull out Black Swallow Wort, Japanese Knotweed, Garlic Mustard, and other aggressive plants that take over gardens

Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Somerville.

the davis\_square community, formerly on livejournal, moved to the Dreamwidth platform in 2017. The site isn't as active as the /r/somerville reddit platform over the past few years.

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In Somerville’s education system, the City’s studies come first

A woman fought off a potential rapist at approximately 3:30 a.m. Saturday while walking her dog on CambridgePark Drive – a rare “blitz” attack for Cambridge.

In figuring out how 2 miles of reconstructed Massachusetts Avenue will work with new separated bike lanes, members of a Cambridge working group know they have to balance conflicting needs and emphasize community outreach.

The "Somerville Sights" map features everything from historic houses to zany art projects, and even a secret koi pond.

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville will host a Fourth of July fireworks celebration at Trum Field on Thursday, June 29 (rain date: Friday, June 30). Festivities start at 6 p.m. with DJ Philip Tan playing pop, soul, funk, and other classic tunes, followed by a live performance by local funk band Midnight Motion. Grab a bite from local food vendors like Nibble Kitchen, Italian Wizard, and more. Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:15 p.m.

SOMERVILLE, Mass. — As Massachusetts confronts the increasing number of opioid-related overdose deaths, which set a grim new record in 2022, the city of Somerville is taking steps toward a controversial program that would provide a supervised consumption site for drug users.

The new policy includes all visitors, effective immediately.

Mpower. of Cambridge aims to destigmatize menstruation by educating elementary-aged students on the issues and preparing them for when periods happen.