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Nina Rubinstein Alonso’s work has appeared in The New Yorker, Ploughshares, Nixes Mate, Sumac, New Boston Review, Broadkill Review, Writing in a Woman’s Voice, etc. Her book This Body was published by David Godine Press, her chapbook Riot Wake by Cervena Barva Press, and her story collection Distractions En Route is being published by Ibbetson Street.

On May 18, at their new location at 81 Highland Ave. Full Circle and Next Wave School will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary with an open house from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Started by concerned students, parents, and educators to meet the needs of students who left traditional schools, Full Circle and Next Wave faced many challenges in the early years. From gaining certification, to securing operating costs through non-profits and the contributions of individuals, to finding a place to call home, students, parents, educators, community groups and members, school committee members  and mayors all played a role in getting the school to where it is today.

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The City of Somerville and the Somerville Arts Council hosted another year of PorchFest on Saturday, May 13.  People of all ages took to the streets to enjoy a day of beautiful weather, dancing and listening to all genres of music throughout the streets of Somerville.  — Photos by Devon Moos

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Celebrate Jane Jacobs, a world-renowned urban activist on a walk exploring “Boynton’s Changing Yards,” presented by the City of Somerville’s Historic Preservation Commission.

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Shop the Square Saturdays at a Market with a $15 SNAP Match

Union Square Main Streets celebrates the opening of the 19th season of the Union Square Farmers Market in Somerville Saturday, May 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the Union Square Plaza, and will be open rain or shine each Saturday through October 28.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ended Public Health Emergency on May 11

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ended on May 11, as did the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 public health emergency. As the country and state transitions to this next phase of the pandemic, the City of Somerville will continue to supply free masks and rapid tests to the community based on supply and resources.

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, the City of Somerville, and the Somerville Arts Council invite you to take part in this year’s PorchFest on Saturday, May 13 (rain date: May 14). 

Have you ever sat on your porch and overheard a neighbor strumming a guitar? PorchFest takes this idea and multiplies it, creating a citywide event for all to share their love of playing and listening to music. PorchFest began in 2011 and has been growing rapidly ever since. This year, more than 200 musical acts will perform on porches, stoops, and front yards all over town. Genres range from cosmic Americana and killer blues to Afrobeat, acid folk, and space rock.