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A native of Boston, Joseph Regna initially trained as a physician and pursued a career in public health, specializing in environmental and occupational health. More recently, he has expanded his focus to include research into the political psychology of inter-group conflict, ranging from polarization and violence to genocide and war. 

The Center Arts at the Armory is proud to present Haitian Roots band Lakou Mizik on tour from Haiti on Friday, May 6, at 7:00 p.m. as part of Arts at the Armory’s Spotlight Series and in celebration of Haitian Heritage Month. Opening the show is Boston-based Toussaint the Liberator. Please see below for ticket information. The Haitian Artist Assembly of MA (HAAM) will also participate in the May 6th activities to create an immersive Haitian cultural experience that displays Haiti’s artistic richness.

Host, Sarah Fishman interviews Somerville Councilor At Large, Jake Wilson.

By Kyle Dante

According to reports discussed at the latest meeting of the city’s Public Health and Safety Committee, there have been several difficulties in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic in Somerville, which is being worked on by city officials.

The virtual event includes special guests; former Somerville Mayor and Congressman Mike Capuano, Somerville Business Owner Binoj Pradhan, Affordable Housing Activist Maggie Joseph, and Youth & Family Advocate Leiran Biton. Resident, local business owner and activist, Richard Wood conducted the event.

A walk-in family COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be held Saturday, April 30, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at CHA Somerville Pediatrics, 236 Highland Ave. There will be free ice cream, $25 gift cards for every vaccination, and you can meet Mirabel from Encanto. The Pfizer vaccine will be available for all people 5 years and up, and boosters will be available for all people 12 years and up. Walk-ins are accepted, or you can preregister here. The clinic is free, regardless of immigration status or health insurance. Identification is not required.

— Photos courtesy of Somerville Community Growing Center

The Somerville Community Growing Center kicked off its spring season with Earth Day/Arbor Day: Celebrating the Earth and Our Community on Sunday, April 24. Ninety-three guests, children and adults alike, attended this activity-filled session on a cool, cloudy spring afternoon. In addition, two dozen volunteers and presenters came together to help make the event memorable.