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Mayor Curtatone Surprises Advocates for Hearing on Wage Theft in Somerville

Mayor Curtatone Surprised advocates for a hearing on wage theft in Somerville by announcing that he was submitting a proposed ordinance to address the problem.

Don't miss "Humor from my Pen," an exhibit of 30 political cartoons

"Humor from my Pen," political cartoons illustrating the humor and dignity of Gerardo Hernández, will be at Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave. from March 15 to the 23.

Proposed cuts in local aid will strain already strapped vital public services provided by municipal employees

Squeezed by the large revenue shortfalls that followed the income tax cuts of the late 90s, total aid to cities and towns declined by $1.7 B between 1982 & 2012.

Somerville's Question 4: Is it worth it?

For most people in Somerville, once you pay the mortgage and do required maintenance there's just not much left over. Will passing Question 4 (the Community Preservation Act) be worth it?

Scott Brown: Pro-life or Pro-choice?

Is Scott Brown Pro-life or Pro-choice?

Out & About

Labor Supporters To March With Red Bandana Brigade in Annual Honk! Festival Parade

Are you a union member? Pro-labor person? March with the Red Bandana Brigade in the annual Honk! Festival on Sun, Oct. 7. This is an opportunity to get labor's message out to thousands of people!

Crossing Guards Urge Somerville Officials to Implement Safety Measures

As the school year gets underway, crossing guards met today with safety experts to learn about what measures cities and towns are required to take to protect them while they are on the job.

Fighting for Workers' Rights In Somerville

Activists picketed Diva restaurant in Somerville because the owner has been treating employees unfairly.

Time to Bring Jobs Home!

Now we need politicians and corporations to step up and create jobs here at home.

Business

Abandoned Wal-Mart Site Could be Ideal Place for Some Homegrown Economic Development

Now that Walmart has withdrawn from Somerville, we need to develop our own alternative vision of economic development for our community. Development that is homegrown, green and more democratic.

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