Riders oppose proposed MBTA Route 96 changes

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Riders voice opposition to proposed MBTA Route 96 bus changes

Opinion columns published Saturday argue the MBTA's plan to completely change the Route 96 bus, which runs between Harvard Square and Medford Square, would inflict unnecessary hardship on riders. Writers say the changes would force longer walks and multiple transfers for college students without cars, people with shopping carts, parents with strollers and riders headed to urgent medical appointments, and that cutting Harvard Square removes a major hub for hospital, cultural and shopping connections. A petition to save the route has gathered signatures.

Cambridge | Somerville Independent

Somerville Museum closes 'Faces, Places & Spaces' exhibition today

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Somerville Museum

Annie and the Fur Trappers return for 'Swing Out Sunday' at The Burren

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The Burren

Author Danny Ramadan presents new memoir at All She Wrote Books

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The Boston Calendar

Police investigate Sunday night shooting near Salem Street

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The Somerville/Medford News Weekly

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The Jungle

Feature traces Revolutionary-era Black history in Somerville

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GBH News

Somerville Recreation's 2026 Fall Program Guide is here

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City of Somerville

Somerville Inclusionary Homeownership Opportunity at One Inman Square

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City of Somerville

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City of Somerville