Home ec is rarely taught in schools these days and when it is, kids tend to scoff at learning seemingly outdated skills like sewing. Liza Quiñonez is out to change that with her new business Sew Fly Fashion, which she says … Continue reading
Forty years ago, four women in Somerville opened their homes as safe houses for women fleeing domestic violence. In doing so, they created RESPOND Inc., the first domestic violence agency in New England. Four decades later, RESPOND is now the … Continue reading
Happy weekend Somerville! There are a lot of events happening all over the city during the next few days and while they all look great, I’m most excited about the Winter Farmers Market on Saturday. As I mentioned yesterday, instead … Continue reading
The first floor former audiovisual room at the Somerville Central Library is getting a major facelift this summer as it gets transformed into a room dedicated to teenagers. The old carpeting, harsh lighting and 1970s orange decor are getting torn … Continue reading
