~Photos courtesy of the Food Network

Davis Square dessert hot spot, Kickass Cupcakes, will be on the Food Network in July when Kid in a Candy Store premieres. The show, premiering July 12 at 8 p.m., claims to uncover the most outrageous, most innovative, and most loved sweet treats. In the premiere episode, host Adam Gertler highlights Kickass Cupcakes' edgy approach to classic treats such as deep fried cupcakes and cupcakes-a-go-go.

By William Tauro

It
has been 10 years since the Somerville District Court Probation
Department began partnering with substance abuse service-providers in
its Court Recovery Program.

In the program, probation officers and therapists from the counseling agencies meet monthly for discussions.

~Photo by William Tauro

By William Tauro

Somerville police and fire units responded to a call in Union Square around noontime on Thursday for an accident involving a bicyclist. The bicyclist was treated at the scene and released.

(from the city of Somerville)

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone invites all residents and community members to the City's annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration, scheduled for Thursday, July 1st beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Trum Field. The evening's entertainment includes performances by the 2010 Somerville Sunsetters, local Disco-Funk band Booty Vortex, the USO Metropolitan New York Performers, and, because the week of June 30th – July 5th coincides with Navy Week, the final performance will be by the U.S. Navy Band Northeast Pops Ensemble, leading up to a 30-minute fireworks display at approximately 9:15 p.m. Also in attendance will be Rear Admiral Mark Boensel, Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic. A rain date has been set for Thursday, July 8th.