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Marc D. Goldfinger has been published in more places than he can remember. He’s the Poetry Editor and a regular columnist for the Spare Change News, a member in good standing of the Highway Poets.

Residents are invited to this annual citywide yard sale for art

Once again Somerville’s porches, driveways, and front yards will transform into mini galleries and pop-up markets as Yart Sale returns on Saturday, August 9, (rain date: August 10) from noon to 6p.m.  

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) are pleased to announce the resale of one deed-restricted condominium to eligible, first-time homebuyer households at a below market price through the City’s Inclusionary Housing Program. This unit will be offered to households with a yearly gross income at or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI). 

Explore local vendors, hop on a bounce house, enjoy music, food, and more

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, the Somerville Police Department, and Somerville Parks and Recreation invite Somerville residents to a fun-filled evening of community connection at Somerville’s annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 5, at Dilboy Stadium (110 Alewife Brook Parkway) from 5 to 8 p.m. (rain date: Wednesday, August 6). 

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Join the SCPD at their regular monthly meetings. Learn more at somervillema.gov/scpd

— Photo Courtesy of Somerville Arts Council, by ©Iaritza-Menjivar

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Arts Council, in proud partnership with Circle Squared, are excited to present ‘24 Hours of Culture’, a celebration amplifying the diverse cultural heartbeat of the Somerville and Greater Boston on Saturday, August 16 (Rain date: August 17), at Union Square Plaza and Stone Park, from 4 to 10 p.m. 

Comicazi offers the public a great place to buy, trade, or sell comic books and various collectibles, as well as participate in special events. — Photos courtesy of Jill Carter

By Angelina Parrillo

On a warm summer day, Comicazi is one of the coolest destinations for comics and collectibles in Davis Square. The storefront beckons passersby with a promise to entertain, displaying action figures and toys for sale by the bunch and an ever-present offer of free comic books.