Somerville Man Pleads Guilty in Ghost Gun Case

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Somerville Felon Pleads Guilty to Possessing Hundreds of Ghost Guns

A Somerville man and convicted felon pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court in Boston to unlawfully possessing more than 200 privately made ghost guns along with thousands of rounds of ammunition. The plea was announced Thursday, Aug. 6, by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts.

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"Sunset Boulevard" Musical Runs at The Rockwell Through Aug. 15

Moonstruck Theater Company presents Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Sunset Boulevard" at The Rockwell in Davis Square, with tonight's 7 p.m. show part of a run through Aug. 15.

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Ebi Sushi Announces Relocation to 10 Prospect Street Development

Union Square staple Ebi Sushi is moving to the new 10 Prospect Street development, where it will partner with Tsurumen to launch a ramen-centered concept called Dashizen.

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Assembly Row Farmers Market Offers Fresh Produce and Kids' Activities

The weekly Assembly Row Farmers Market runs today, Aug. 7, from 3–7 p.m., featuring nearly 30 local New England vendors and a POP Club program for kids.

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Somerville Art Fair Presents August Art Salon at Bow Market

Tonight from 7–9 p.m., Bow Market's 'Upstairs at Bow' hosts a free Art Salon featuring local emerging artists showcasing and discussing their work.

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Sapphic Arts Festival DYKEFEST Returns to Somerville This Weekend

DYKEFEST takes place Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 8–9, at Arts at the Armory, featuring local musicians, comedians, visual artists, and drag and burlesque performers.

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Akeylah Simone Performs Acoustic Show at Arts at the Armory Cafe

Saturday, Aug. 8, from 7:30–10 p.m., singer-songwriter Akeylah Simone brings her 'AS IS Live | Black First Tour' to the ROOTED Armory Cafe for an intimate set of R&B, jazz, and funk.

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Somerville Council on Aging Board of Directors Scheduled to Meet

The Somerville Council on Aging Board of Directors holds its monthly meeting today, Aug. 7, at 11 a.m. at the Holland Street Senior Center.

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West Branch Library Resumes Weekly Morning Storytime

Parents and young children can gather for stories and songs today, Aug. 7, from 11–11:30 a.m. in the West Branch Children's Room.

Somerville Public Library

Growing Center Partners with Library for Seed Program

Children ages 5 and up can make newspaper planters and explore seed biology today, Aug. 7, from 3:30–4:30 p.m. in the West Branch Library backyard.

Somerville Public Library

Johnny Manchild and the Poor Bastards Play Warehouse XI

Indie-rock band Johnny Manchild and the Poor Bastards perform tonight at Warehouse XI at 8 p.m., alongside Friend of a Friend and Karma and the Killjoys.

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Obituary: James F. Shannon Jr., 90, of Somerville

James F. Shannon Jr., 90, of Somerville, died peacefully on July 28, 2026, remembered for his clear mind and wit even at 90, per an Aug. 4 notice.

The Somerville/Medford News Weekly