Archive for the ‘Column’ Category

IKEA’s Somerville Withdrawal Creates Opportunity and Risk

I’ve never met an IKEA representative I didn’t like. In negotiations they were honorable, and as companions they were enjoyable. But despite their many virtues, I’m glad they won’t be building a store in Somerville.

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Yesterday’s Square

As a companion piece to Somerville Scout’s look at the future of Assembly Square, columnist Gabi Gage reflects on what it was like to hang out there way back in the ’90s.

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How Many Dunkin Donuts Are in Somerville?

A heavy prevalence of Canton-based Dunkin in a Boston-abutting city is hardly that surprising. But just because Boston boasts, according to the Duck Boat guys, over 100 spots to get a Coolatta in its bounds doesn’t make the Somerville numbers any less interesting to me.

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Villen Tales: Not My Bag

There’s nothing like a barbecue in Newton to remind me of how special it was to be a Somerville ‘Rec’ kid.

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Wellness: Getting the Goods at Herbstalk

A look at the herbal celebration held at the Armory.

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Villen Tales: ‘Biker’ Gangs of Yore

A 20-something recalls Somerville’s all but forgotten bike “sharing” system.

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