Housing costs are usually the largest item in a household’s budget and can determine a family’s financial stability.

These are just some of the municipal meetings and civic events for the coming week. More are on the City of Somerville website. Combining two public schools New School Building Project School Building Committee, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Monday. The committee considers the size of the parking... The post Somerville meetings, Sept. 28-Oct. 5: The Pit-replacing Teele Square hotel project returns to the agenda appeared first on Cambridge | Somerville Independent.

The Governor's office estimates that the proposal would reduce the state's Fair Share funding for transportation and education investments by approximately $120 million.

The Yafa Bakery & Café plans an expansion within Somerville, taking over the old Posto restaurant site at 187 Elm St., Davis Square. Yafa, famous for its Mediterranean pastry and the kindness of its customer service, opened in June 2022 at 594 Somerville Ave., Ward 2, in... The post Yafa Bakery & Café looks to convert empty space near Davis Square into its second location appeared first on Cambridge | Somerville Independent.

A nine-week remote open-source challenge to build transparent tools that estimate how state-level housing reforms affect housing supply.

The makers of a duct tape bike lane say it improves rider safety and raises awareness about stalled safety projects. But one City Councilor wants it gone.

An original analysis with new evidence from the Dallas County Appraisal District.

Data on current carbon emissions will help cities meet goals set at Paris climate summit, and show people how they contribute to global warming.

The company that owns Facebook and Instagram agreed to better protect teens from addictive behavior. But the agreement is only binding on one company and stops short of some proposed limits.

This form is to submit information on elevators people encounter to help with the Center for Building in North America's research work. Note: You can submit for elevators in any country, not just Nort...

Cuts to the nation’s largest food assistance program will likely spill over into schools, causing students to lose access to free breakfast and lunch. More than 1 million American children have lost a...

The controversial plan in Somerville had called for a building standing as tall as 26 stories in the low-slung neighborhood.

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