Today’s post was written by Kat Rutkin, a Somerville mom, Executive Director of Somerville Local First and co-moderator of the Somerville Moms list. Kat has written on the Beat in the past about Summer Fun with Kids in Somerville & Beyond and Indoor Retreats from the … Continue reading
It all started one frosty January morning when Sarah Kaiser’s bus was running late. She had picked up her weekly box of treats from Union Square Donuts to share with her office and as her commute stretched longer and longer, … Continue reading
It’s official, the #somsnow15 contest has ended! I want to first thank everyone who entered their guesses for when the giant snow pile would melt. Your enthusiasm was contagious and helped me power through the last miserable weeks of winter. … Continue reading
There are many things I love about Somerville, but these are a few of my very favorites right now. What are yours? Melting Snow Much has been made of this terrible winter and I know I’m not alone when I … Continue reading
Wow. That’s what went through my mind two weeks ago when the #somsnow15 contest went live. I imagined some people would really like it, but the way you responded blew me away. It’s clear that in this most miserable of … Continue reading
[Updated 3/3/15: The time to enter #somsnow15 has ended and all of the guesses have been compiled. We’ve created a special page to serve as #somsnow15 headquarters until it’s time to announce the winner. Thanks to everyone who entered!] Every year … Continue reading
After spending much of the week indoors because of the blizzard, you’re probably more than ready to venture out for some fun. Look no further than the many events happening around Somerville this weekend–from painting with wine and Union Square … Continue reading
Probably the most anticipated portion of my trip to the Pacific Northwest this fall was visiting Portland. I’d been hearing about it for years from friends, I’d seen a few episodes of Portlandia and was told it was a lot … Continue reading
Last week many of you entered the contest to win two tickets to Somerville Local First’s Harvest Fest by telling us why you love Somerville. And while we could only have one randomly selected winner–congrats Mia Scharphie!–your responses were just too … Continue reading
There are way more than six things I love about Somerville, but today I’m bringing you a short list of stuff I can’t get enough of right now. They aren’t in any particular order and I could’ve added dozens more items, … Continue reading
