SHIRA LAUCHAROEN, Author at BINJ

SOMERVILLE WIRE: March 9, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Somerville High School building opens, Charlotte Kelly launches a campaign, and the Union Square Projection Series hosts a panel.

SHIRA LAUCHAROEN March 9, 2021

SOMERVILLE’S USE OF SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGY AT A GLANCE

A look at the tools recently introduced for use by the City.

SHIRA LAUCHAROEN March 9, 2021

SOMERVILLE RESTAURANTS POISED TO REOPEN THIS SPRING

After a long winter, many are preparing to welcome customers back.

SHIRA LAUCHAROEN March 9, 2021

FROM THE PUBS OF SOMERVILLE TO INDIE POP AT HOME

“As an artist, most people are not thinking about me so I can do whatever I want and it’ll be just fine.”

SHIRA LAUCHAROEN March 9, 2021

SOMERVILLE WIRE: MARCH 2, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Mayor Joe Curtatone will not return for reelection, Eve Seitchik runs for councilor at large, Becca Miller announces city council campaign, and West Branch Library renovations progress

SHIRA LAUCHAROEN March 2, 2021

IMMIGRANTS EXPERIENCE BARRIERS TO CORONAVIRUS VACCINE

Accessibility is further complicated by cultural, linguistic, and structural differences

SHIRA LAUCHAROEN March 2, 2021

SOMERVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS SEE REOPENING DATE IN SIGHT

In a long anticipated culmination of events, students will at last be allowed back for in person instruction

SHIRA LAUCHAROEN March 2, 2021

SOMERVILLE WIRE: FEB. 23, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP

“What is the Somerville Wire,” the school reopening plan, and a new life science building.

SHIRA LAUCHAROEN February 23, 2021

OFFICIALS QUESTION RELIABILITY OF THE POLICE APPOINTMENT PROCESS

An incident prompts scrutiny, while councilors struggle with the fairness of the hiring system.

SHIRA LAUCHAROEN February 23, 2021

BUSINESSES AND GATHERING SPACES MAINTAIN LOW 25% CAPACITY LIMITS

Defending the decision to keep capacities low, Curtatone calls the governor’s approach “blood calculus.”

SHIRA LAUCHAROEN February 22, 2021