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THE WALTHAM MURDERS: THE INTERVIEW

Speaking with Susan Clare Zalkind about her new book, The Waltham Murders: One Woman’s Pursuit to Expose the Truth Behind a Murder and a National Tragedy

CHRIS FARAONE March 15, 2024

Photo of Logan Phesay by Christian Phesay. Copyright 2023 Christian Phesay.

MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS SEEKS A YOUNGER AND FRESHER DEMOGRAPHIC

Amid the MFA rebrand, the legacy institution offers Boston-area teen artists a new type of internship

NIYA DOYLE October 4, 2023

SQUARE ROOTS

The Legendary Past And Uncertain Future Of The Harvard Square Theatre Will the iconic venue ever return to its rock roots as has been rumored? When I first discovered the Harvard Square Theatre on a lunch break from work, it felt like I had realized its potential all on my

COHAVIT GIL March 28, 2023

A MEDIUM, NOT A GENRE

On Curating A Comprehensive Chronicle Of Comics “A first class education on the subject and opportunities to experience exhibits of such quality. Something really special is happening.” The immense impact that comic books have had on modern pop culture is evident everywhere you look. It’s part of the success behind

DANA FORSYTHE February 1, 2023

"Night Dogs. Davis Square, Somerville, Massachusetts, December 2022.” Photo by Jason Pramas. Copyright 2022 Jason Pramas.

SOMERVILLE WIRE: DECEMBER 21, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Snow Rules, City Funds for Small Businesses and Nonprofits, and More! ARTICLES HOW TO CONTROL SEWAGE OVERFLOWS Somerville, Cambridge, MWRA jointly update communities on long-term environmental planning to protect waterways from wastewater (ICYMI) EDITORIAL: DONATE TO THE SOMERVILLE MEDIA FUND! A holiday appeal to help support professional journalism from local

LINDA PINKOW December 21, 2022

SOMERVILLE WIRE: DECEMBER 14, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Highland Ave. Detour, Donate to Families in Need, and More! ARTICLES REDESIGNING UNION SQUARE’S SUBSTATION Eversource hears from neighbors on future of electrical infrastructure within a changing urban landscape (ICYMI) EDITORIAL: DONATE TO THE SOMERVILLE MEDIA FUND! A holiday appeal to help support professional journalism from local nonprofits Somerville Media

LINDA PINKOW December 14, 2022

SOMERVILLE WIRE: DECEMBER 7, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Donate to Somerville Media Fund, Municipal Broadband, and More! ARTICLES EDITORIAL: DONATE TO THE SOMERVILLE MEDIA FUND! A holiday appeal to help support professional journalism from local nonprofits Somerville Media Center and Somerville Wire (Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism) BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE Councilors consider how to improve internet access

LINDA PINKOW December 7, 2022

SOMERVILLE WIRE: NOVEMBER 29, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Donate to Somerville Media Fund, Affordable Housing at 299 Broadway, and More! ARTICLES LAST WORDS FROM ‘SANCTUARY CITY’ Artists Reflect on Immigration and Community Building OPINION: SOMERVILLE MEDIA CENTER SHOULD REMAIN IN THE HEART OF UNION SQUARE Mayor Emeritus and Former City Communications Director Call for Public Access Station to

LINDA PINKOW November 29, 2022

LAST WORDS FROM ‘SANCTUARY CITY’

Artists Reflect on Immigration and Community Building (Somerville Wire) – Sanctuary City, a ground-breaking art exhibit at the Somerville Museum, featured local artists working in exceptionally diverse media—from installations to comic books to pillows—with the goal of “creating more welcoming and safer environments for immigrant and refugee populations.” As the

LINDA PINKOW November 29, 2022

OPINION: SOMERVILLE MEDIA CENTER SHOULD REMAIN IN THE HEART OF UNION SQUARE

Mayor Emeritus and Former City Communications Director Call for Public Access Station to Be Allowed to Stay in City-Owned Firehouse Today, the Somerville Media Center is operating under the threat of eviction from the City of Somerville. We believe this eviction decision needs to be, immediately, reconsidered and reversed. SMC,

EUGENE C. BRUNE AND HOWARD E. HORTON November 23, 2022