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Coming up on the Somerville Patch calendar: Yoga of Energy Flow YOGA TEACHER TRAINING with Daniel Orlansky, Andrea Fotopoulos & others

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Coffee in hand, Somerville? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Two new Somerville spots are coming for beer and natural wine
  • Want to see Helen Sun live in Somerville this September?
  • How Tufts students balance campus life in Medford/Somerville with Boston adventures.

Also on today's calendar: Yoga of Energy Flow YOGA TEACHER TRAINING with Daniel Orlansky, Andrea Fotopoulos & others and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, with a high of 74 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Classic Italian Eatery Charts MA Opening + New Brewery Debuts: Food Week (patch.com) — Somerville food lovers can look forward to Curiosity Brewing Company opening next year on Day Street by American Flatbread, with a taproom, coffee bar, and beer garden. Another newcomer, First Crush Boston, will turn the former Juliet Social Club space on Washington Street into a natural wine bar and event venue, while other Massachusetts restaurant updates round out the statewide roundup.
   

• Helen Sun Tour Dates & Upcoming Concerts (hypebot.com) — Helen Sun's upcoming tour includes a Somerville stop on September 17, 2026, at Warehouse XI, giving local music fans a chance to catch the artist close to home. The listing outlines all five tour cities and encourages buying tickets in advance for the limited run.
   

• Life Beyond Walnut Hill · Jumbo Talk (tufts.edu) — Tufts students live and study on a campus that straddles Medford and Somerville, enjoying green spaces while staying closely connected to Boston. The piece walks through how students move between Somerville, campus, and downtown via shuttles and T stops, highlighting popular parks, museums, and volunteer opportunities across the city.
   

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  • Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Security Officer - Allston/Brighton in Somerville. Apply here.
  • Citizens Financial Group posted a job opening for Floor Care Maintenance Tech - 2nd Shift in Somerville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Somerville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cambridge

  • From Queens to Cambridge: How Mass. candidates are trying to replicate pieces of Mamdani's playbook (bostonglobe.com)
  • Cambridge police fatally shoot armed man who allegedly pointed loaded gun at officers near Central Square (newenglandnewspress.com)
  • Wall Street Targets Trail Moderna as Cancer-Vaccine Surge Continues (ts2.tech)

Medford

  • Tufts Opens Shared R&D Facility for Cultivated Meat and Alternative Protein Developers (vegconomist.com)

Ok Somerville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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