Somerville's West Nile Virus Risk Raised To High

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health elevated the city's risk level after human cases were confirmed last week.

Somerville Firefighters To Host Cancer Screening Event

Somerville firefighters stress that this upcoming event could help save lives.

Organ Donation Advocates To Gather At Somerville City Hall Next Week

Attendees will share their stories of recovery after receiving life-saving surgeries.

West Nile Virus Found In Somerville Mosquito Sample

The city has since raised its official risk level.

Somerville Residents Dealing With Power Outages During Heat Wave: Report

Temperatures in the area have approached 100 degrees.

Somerville Family In Quarantine After Measles Exposure At Logan Airport, Neighbors Drop Off Toys For Kids

"Everybody's been really helpful. Everyone has been wonderful," said Daniel Engel. "This community is amazing— plain and simple."

Somerville Launches DeRATification Week To Help Tackle Rodent Problem

The weeklong campaign offers a variety of services to help properties dealing with rat presence.

Somerville To Host 2 Prescription Drug Take Back Day Drop-Off Events

Residents can drop off unused medications and receive prevention resources.

Somerville Offering Numerous Fall Flu Shot Clinics

The city will hold seven clinics in different locations throughout October and November.

Environmental Protest Taking Place In Busy Somerville Square

The protest will attempt to block traffic on Friday.

Substance Use Clinic Launches In Somerville: Report

The location is the latest from the Behavioral Health Network.

First Known Woman to Run Boston Marathon After Knee Replacement

Houston Marathoner: Nation's First Known Woman to Run Boston Marathon After Knee Replacement Surgery

Somerville Experimenting With New Rat Control Strategy

City leadership is looking for residents to volunteer to test the newest product.

Somerville And Cambridge Working To Stop Charles River Pollution

The two cities worked with the state to brainstorm solutions to combined sewer overflow.

Somerville City Councilor Supports 'Idaho Stop' For Cyclists

Ben Ewen-Campen introduced a resolution that will allow cyclists to treat red lights as stop signs when it is safe to do so.

Somerville Working To Rid Edgerly School Of Asbestos Before School Begins For Winter Hill Students

"I kind of just want to go to the same school," said rising fourth grader Conrad Cruikshank Higgins.

Somerville Shares Cooling Center Info, Safety Tips Amid Extreme Heat

The National Weather Service is warning the Boston area of dangerously hot conditions on Thursday, July 27 and Friday, July 28.

Mobile Vision Care Services Available To Greater Boston Area In June

20/20 Onsite is offering eye exams, eye prescriptions, refittings, and adjustments at several mobile vision clinics around Boston.

Somerville Reports Sewer Overflow Into Mystic River

The treated combined sewer overflow happened late Sunday evening.

Where To Get The New COVID-19 Booster Vaccine, Flu Shots In Somerville

Right now, the clinics will only offer the updated Pfizer boosters for ages 12 and up.

Somerville’s COVID-19 Positivity Rate Drops To 6.28%

This week, the City of Somerville reported a two-week case count of 196 compared to last week's case count of 237.

Somerville’s COVID-19 Positivity Rate Lowers To 7.25%, Cases Increase

This week, Somerville reported a two-week case count of 267 compared to last week’s count of 254.

Somerville's COVID-19 Positivity Rate Is 7.51%

This week, Somerville reported a two-week case count of 254. The total positive test number reported was 281.

Somerville's COVID-19 Positivity Rate Rises To 6.66%, Cases Decrease

This week, the City of Somerville reported a two-week case count of 239 compared to last week's case count of 267.

Somerville’s COVID-19 Positivity Rate Rises To 6.24%, Cases Decrease

This week, the City of Somerville reported a two-week case count of 267 compared to last week's case count of 283.

Somerville’s COVID-19 Positivity Rate Plateaus, Cases Decrease

This week, the City of Somerville reported a two-week case count of 663 compared to last week's case count of 773.

Somerville’s COVID-19 Positivity Rate Now At 6.38%, Cases Rise

This week, the City of Somerville reported a two-week case count of 854 compared to last week's case count of 789.

Somerville’s Cambridge Health Alliance To Host 2 COVID Vaccine Clinics

First and second doses of the Pfizer vaccine will be available for ages 5 and older and boosters will be available for ages 12 and older.

Somerville’s COVID-19 Positivity Rate Rises To 4.7%

This week, the City of Somerville reported a two-week case count of 789 compared to last week's case count of 667.

Somerville To Host COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic May 14

The clinic will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Somerville YMCA.

Somerville’s COVID-19 Positivity Rate Decreases To 3.77%

This week, the City of Somerville reported a two-week case count of 667 compared to last week's case count of 814.

Somerville's COVID-19 Positivity Rate Plateaus, Cases Decrease

This week, the City of Somerville reported a two-week case count of 814 compared to last week's case count of 868.

Somerville Approves Extension Of Eviction Moratorium To June 30

The eviction moratorium was put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic and prevents physical removal of tenants from their homes.

Somerville's COVID-19 Positivity Rate Increases To 4.07%

This week, the City of Somerville reported a two-week case count of 868 compared to last week's case count of 630.

Somerville Lifting Indoor Mask Mandate Saturday

The Board of Health voted Thursday to rescind the latest face covering order, which has been in effect since August.

Somerville Board Of Health Calls Special Meeting On Mask Mandate

Health officials will revisit the city's mask requirement for indoor spaces on Thursday.

Somerville Pilots New Rodent Control Technology

Somerville is the second community in the country to pilot SMART boxes, industrial-grade traps that provide real-time pest control data.

Hospital Capacity In Somerville Area: See The Latest

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Middlesex County and across MA.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Somerville Area

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Middlesex County.

Somerville Board Of Health Shoots Down Vaccine Mandate

Health officials voted against a proof of vaccine policy for indoor businesses, but said it could be helpful for potential future variants.

Patch Tastemaker: Wellness Blogger And Health Coach Kerri Axelrod

From the best yoga spots to the most delicious-yet-healthy restaurants, get this North End resident and wellness expert's take on Boston.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.