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Somerville Firefighter Arrested in $14,000 World Cup Ticket Scam

The Middlesex District Attorney's office says Robert Whelan, 50, a Somerville Fire Department firefighter, took more than $14,000 from victims by claiming his Patriots season ticket status gave him priority access to FIFA World Cup tickets that were never delivered. Prosecutors say he sent fake email confirmations and, under pressure to repay, produced a forged email from the pension board president appearing to approve a $157,000 withdrawal. Whelan is charged with larceny over $250 by false pretense, forgery of a document and uttering a false instrument, and is expected in Somerville District Court on Monday.

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34th Middlesex Candidates Debate at Somerville High

Candidates for the 34th Middlesex State Representative seat debated a millionaire's tax and barriers to homebuilding at Somerville High School on Saturday, Aug. 1.

Cambridge | Somerville Independent

Somerville Flea Market Opens 14th Season in Davis Square

The Somerville Flea kicks off its 14th season today, Aug. 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 52 Holland Street, with vintage sellers and local artisan vendors.

Catfish Cult

OPENAIR Circus Presents Final Performance at Prospect Hill Park

OPENAIR Circus closes its 41st season with its final outdoor show today, Aug. 2, at 2:30 p.m. at Prospect Hill Park, featuring student performers of all ages.

The Somerville Times

Dine Out Boston Summer Edition Includes Assembly Row Deals

The summer 2026 Dine Out Boston runs Aug. 1-15, offering prix fixe lunch and dinner deals at participating restaurants, including several at Assembly Row in Somerville.

Boston Patch

Fish and the Folk Five Play Country, Folk at Aeronaut Brewing

Aeronaut Brewing Company hosts a free live show by the Fish and the Folk Five Band today, Aug. 2, at 2:30 p.m., playing 60s and 70s country and folk hits.

Aeronaut Brewing Co.

Weekly Old Timey Session Brings Acoustic Jams to The Burren

The Burren in Davis Square hosts its weekly acoustic Old Timey Session with Alan Kaufman and friends in the Front Room today, Aug. 2, at 6 p.m.

Do617

Allumer Hosts Singles Paint Social at Assembly Row

Allumer hosts an Olivia Dean-themed paint and watercolor social for local singles today, Aug. 2, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Assembly Row.

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Longtime Beacon Street Favorite Thai Hut is Closing

Thai Hut on Beacon Street is preparing to close, though its owners plan to eventually open a new restaurant northwest of Boston.

Boston Restaurant Talk

Andrew Eckel & Friends Play Free Acoustic Show at The Jungle

Union Square's The Jungle Community Music Club hosts a free concert with singer-songwriters Andrew Eckel, Eddy Dyer, and Richard Crowe today, Aug. 2, at 5 p.m.

Do617

Experimental Sketch Workshop Comes to The Rockwell

The Rockwell in Davis Square hosts an Experimental Sketch Workshop with Andy Miara today, Aug. 2, at 9:30 a.m., aimed at sketch writers, performers, directors, and teachers.

Somerville Patch

Richard Mercado Discusses YA Graphic Novel at All She Wrote Books

All She Wrote Books hosts author Richard Mercado today, Aug. 2, at 5 p.m. for a conversation about his queer coming-of-age YA graphic novel, 'Coming Out Perfect.'

Somerville Patch

Pinkshift Plays Warehouse XI Tonight

Pinkshift plays Warehouse XI in Somerville tonight, Aug. 2, between the band's Aug. 1 Staten Island show and Aug. 6 Baltimore show.

Ground Control Touring

Join Somerville's Yart Sale on Saturday, August 8

Somerville's Yart Sale returns Saturday, Aug. 8, from noon to 6 p.m. (rain date Aug. 9), turning porches, driveways, and front yards into pop-up markets and mini galleries.

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Somerville Museum Hosts 'Patterns from the Collection' Aug. 6

The Somerville Museum continues its summer programming with 'Patterns from the Collection' on Thursday, Aug. 6, followed by the hands-on 'Be an ARTIVIST!' workshop on Saturday, Aug. 8.

Somerville Museum