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Scene from the Filipino American Festival in Harvard Square on October 12, 2025. Photo courtesy of Rose De Guzman.
MADALYN JIMIERA

Boston-Area Filipinos Connect And Educate Through Cuisine And Culture

A small community builds its own opportunities for connection in the big city

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MADALYN JIMIERA October 31, 2025
JASON PRAMAS

Another Call For An Immediate Gaza Ceasefire

Together with the complete withdrawal of all Israeli military forces from that Palestinian territory and the immediate resumption of all international humanitarian aid programs there

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JASON PRAMAS July 31, 2025
Collage of farmer bringing family food
JACOB SCHLES

After Devastating December Budget Trim, HIP May Be Restored By Mass Legislature

The reduction to the Healthy Incentives Program cut monthly benefits for low-income families, but a higher proposed budget may bring back full payments as soon as July 1

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JACOB SCHLES June 25, 2025
A meal at Taqueria Jalisco. Photo by Sofia Waldron.
SOPHIA WALDRON

EATS: TAQUERIA JALISCO

“A cozy atmosphere envelops the restaurant, fostering an experience fit for not just a customer but a member of their family”

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SOPHIA WALDRON April 26, 2024
Authentic Peruvian cuisine at Rincon Limeño. Photo by Sophia Waldron. Copyright 2024 Sophia Waldron.
SOPHIA WALDRON

EATS: RINCON LIMEÑO

“Though finding Peruvian dishes can be challenging (in Boston), it is not impossible”

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SOPHIA WALDRON March 29, 2024
Photo courtesy of the South Asian Workers Center- Boston.
JYOTI SINHA

OPINION: WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT THROUGH CARE, EMOTIONAL CONNECTIONS, AND ECONOMIC LIVELIHOOD

Creating social connections and fostering engagement in communities is a growing challenge that we faced while doing community building work at the South Asian Workers Center- Boston.

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JYOTI SINHA March 15, 2024
SHIRA LAUCHAROEN

BUSINESS PROFILE: Q’S NUTS

A family owned business that produces sweet and savory flavored nuts (Somerville Wire) – At farmers’ markets around Boston and at their Somerville shop, you can pick up roasted nuts, made with quality and care, from Q’s Nuts. Made in small batches, the handcrafted treats come in a variety of

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SHIRA LAUCHAROEN March 29, 2022
SHIRA LAUCHAROEN

BUSINESS PROFILE: MAHALAB BAKERY

“Artisanal Mediterranean products with a twist” (Somerville Wire) – Focaccia, pita, and savory pies abound at this Somerville business, where new tastes are introduced to the American palette. Ayham Haddad came from Jordan in 2012 and has been sharing his passion for baking since then, through the creation of his

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SHIRA LAUCHAROEN March 15, 2022
SHIRA LAUCHAROEN

AMERICAN FLATBREAD FUNDRAISER

Benefits go to the Science Club for Girls American Flatbread on Day Street is known for its eclectic pizza options and indoor bowling. On Feb. 8, they will be teaming up with the Science Club for Girls, a free after school science program for Somerville and Cambridge public schools. From

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SHIRA LAUCHAROEN February 3, 2022
JENNIFER JIANG AND ZOE ZHANG

SOMERVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS CONTINUE TO FACE FOOD SHORTAGES

“We have to change our menus for schools because there is a lack of constant supply of food.” On October 15, the Somerville Food and Nutrition Services Department released an announcement about the substitutions of menu items that have been offered regularly in the past. This change was largely due

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JENNIFER JIANG AND ZOE ZHANG January 22, 2022
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