Dozens of community members and supporters gathered at the Medford/Tufts Green Line MBTA Station Monday morning as State Representative Erika Uyterhoeven announced her run for State Senate.

State Representative Erika Uyterhoeven announced her candidacy for State Senate in the Second Middlesex District, pledging to be an unabashed progressive voice in the Senate, one who leads with conviction, delivers results, and is committed to fighting for you, even when it’s tough.

The Empty Bowls Project is a simple community meal of soup and bread to help remind people of the members of our community who are facing food-insecurity. Sponsored by the Clay Club and Advanced Ceramic Students Supervised by Ms. Byrne at Somerville High School.

Program offerings encourage movement for preventative social, mental, and physical health

A January dance party was in full swing at the Holland Street Senior Center when the Somerville Council on Aging announced it is officially joining the Massachusetts Councils on Aging’s (MCOA) Active Agers Program. The new initiative aims to promote physical activity to enhance mental and physical health as well as quality of life for seniors across Massachusetts. Possible participation prizes and rewards for participating COAs and individuals are also included.

To the women who serve and have served our country with courage and strength, we honor you. As a sincere thank you from the Somerville community and in celebration of Women’s History Month, the City’s Department of Veterans’ Services invites women veterans to a Wellness and Appreciation Day on Thursday, March 5. Attendees are invited to select from an array of free spa services including manicures, facials, haircuts, and wash and styles.

On Friday, April 10, 2026, GLOWBALL will transform the Armory Performance Hall into an immersive Glow-in-the-Dark Rave created by DJ WhySham with hypnotic visuals by Jay Medina, all in support of The Center for Arts at the Armory.

Summer fun starts here. Somerville families are invited to the 2026 Summer Activities Fair to enjoy free pizza and learn about summer programming available for local children. The 2026 activities fair will take place on Thursday, March 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. at East Somerville Community School (50 Cross Street).