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State raises West Nile Virus risk to Moderate in Somerville

State health officials raised Somerville's West Nile Virus risk level to moderate on July 23 after mosquito samples collected June 16 and June 21 tested positive. No animal or human cases have been reported in the state. Residents can reduce risk by using repellent, wearing long sleeves and pants, avoiding dusk-to-dawn activity, and draining standing water around the home.

Cambridge Day

Fire suppression system activates at McGrath Hwy gas station

The Somerville Fire Department responded Friday, July 24, to a fire suppression system activation at the Speedway gas station on McGrath Highway; no injuries were reported.

The Somerville Times

Prospect Hill Monument opens to public today

The Prospect Hill Monument is open to the public Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon, as part of the Somerville Museum's "History on the Line" series.

Somerville Museum

Youth musical theater camp stages 'Dragon Jr.' at Armory

The Somerville Arts Council's Musical Theater Camp presents "How to Train Your Dragon the Musical Jr." at The Center for Arts at the Armory today, July 25, 2026.

The Center for Arts at the Armory

NICE, a fest returns to Davis Square for music weekend

The three-day celebration of the New England music scene continues today, July 25, in Davis Square venues, with over 80 indie bands performing through July 26.

NICE, a fest

FIGMENT Boston brings art festival to Assembly Square

The free, interactive arts festival returns to Sylvester Baxter Riverfront Park in Assembly Square today, July 25, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with collaborative art-making for all ages.

FIGMENT Project

Red Line suspended between Alewife and Park St for upgrades

The MBTA has suspended Red Line service between Alewife and Park Street from July 21-30 for track work, with shuttle buses and free Bluebikes credits offered during the closure.

The Somerville Times

Community meeting set on proposed 67 Broadway dispensary

Licensed Original LLC hosts a virtual Community Outreach Meeting on July 27 at 6 p.m. about plans for an adult-use marijuana retailer at the former Revolutionary Clinics site in East Somerville.

City of Somerville

Frances Forever to perform live at Warehouse XI

Boston-area indie-pop project Frances Forever, known for "Space Girl," performs at Warehouse XI tonight, July 25, at 8 p.m.

Warehouse XI

TCC Verizon hosts free backpack giveaway event

The Verizon retailer TCC at 451 Artisan Way hosts a backpack giveaway Sunday, July 26, starting at 1 p.m., distributing free backpacks with school supplies to local students.

TCC Verizon

State Senate passes home care licensure bill backed by Jehlen

The Massachusetts Senate passed legislation co-sponsored by Somerville Senator Patricia Jehlen on July 23, requiring home care agencies to be licensed and meet safety and screening standards.

The Somerville Times

Southeast Asian eatery Ja Learn to open in Union Square

Local food blogs reported July 23 that Ja Learn, a restaurant specializing in Northeast Thai street food and barbecue, plans to open at 302 Somerville Avenue.

Boston Restaurant Talk

The American Blues plays sold-out reunion show at Burren

Local band The American Blues plays a reunion concert at the Burren Backroom in Davis Square tonight, July 25, their first joint performance since 2013.

The Burren