A scene from Oscar Micheaux’s drama “Within Our Gates” (1920), the first U.S. feature-length film directed by an Afro-American. The film will be shown in 35mm with live music on Sunday, Feb. 5 at 2:00 p.m.

A series of vintage classics with live music

What encompasses the Civil War, fairy tales, racial discrimination, warring clans, and slapstick comedy?

No, it’s not the latest political rally, it’s ‘Silents, Please,’ the Somerville Theatre’s series of vintage silent classics shown on the big screen with live music.

Announces Universal Basic Income Pilot, Day Center for Unsheltered Residents, Start of Major Sewer System Upgrade & More

On January 3, 2023, Somerville Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, City Council President Ben Ewen-Campen, and School Committee Chair Andre Green shared Somerville’s annual mid-term addresses, reflecting on 2022 issues and efforts, as well as work to come in 2023. 

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By Stan Popovich

Are you looking for all of the answers on how to reduce your persistent fears and anxieties?

Fear and anxiety can ruin your life if you do not know how to overcome it.

January 13, 1958 – December 31, 2022

Richard M. Mangan, of Somerville, died suddenly on December 31, 2022, he was 64 years old. Son of the late Richard and Shirley (Silva) Mangan. Rich was the partner of the late Mark Richard.

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne addresses the City Council, School Committee, and constituents, in her first midterm address as mayor of the City of Somerville.

The Somerville Office of Immigrant Affairs, and the Missionary Church of the Haitian Community will host a reflection on the thirteenth anniversary of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2023 from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Missionary Church of the Haitian Community (100 Temple Street, Somerville, MA, 02145).  

Life in Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

Back In the 60s there was a guy who worked at the YMCA on Highland Avenue and we called him Brownie. He would help out in the pool area and exercise programs. I don’t really remember too much about him So I asked our neighbors to share their memories of Brownie.  His name was Knowlton Brown.

By The Times Staff

The past year saw many changes and advances in the City of Somerville, from the first term for many new civic leaders, to the further lessening of Covid-19 restrictions, to the eventful completion of the Green Line Extension and much more.

The city’s Grand Union’s flag-raising at Prospect Hill Park took place last Sunday, January 1. — Photos by Bobbie Toner

The city’s annual kick off for the new year took place on Sunday, January 1, with a ceremony for the anniversary of the Grand Union’s flag-raising at Prospect Hill Park.