Charlie Rosario earned his BA behind bars in 2022. As he explained in a recent interview, he was part of the first Emerson Prison Initiative (EPI) college cohort, at the time located at MCI-Concord, which closed in 2024.…
You’re not hallucinating—there is actually agreement and momentum toward psychedelic decriminalization in Mass. (Somerville Wire) – “There was very rarely a day that I would go without being in a tremendous amount of pain,” Jennifer Stell said, describing…
Somerville High School building opens, Charlotte Kelly launches a campaign, and the Union Square Projection Series hosts a panel. Welcome to the Somerville Wire’s March 9 Weekly Roundup—a fast look at local news published every Tuesday at somervillewire.news.…
A look at the tools recently introduced for use by the City. (Somerville Wire) - Somerville is well-known for its progressive policies and has taken a strong stance on the use of surveillance equipment by the government—including police…
After a long winter, many are preparing to welcome customers back. (Somerville Wire) - A number of restaurants in Somerville decided to close down for the winter months, realizing that capacity limits and the cold weather made it…
“As an artist, most people are not thinking about me so I can do whatever I want and it’ll be just fine.” (Somerville Wire) - For many, adapting to life during the COVID-19 pandemic has involved a change…
Back then, we did what many said couldn’t be done. Now, we’re doing what we said we wouldn’t do.*
