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A saxophone player for Brass Solidarity performs at Davis Square on Oct. 5. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

HONK! Festival showcases activism through power of music

Hillary Hao October 8, 2024
Lively music poured through the streets of Somerville as 33 activist brass bands and their performers used rhythm, melody and dance to bring the community together at HONK! Festival from Oct. 4-6.
Kate Saenko, a BU computer science professor, speaks at “Science by the Pint” in Somerville on Monday. The event addressed artificial intelligence. PHOTO COURTESY CHRIS ROTA

BU professor discusses artificially intelligent tech ‘by the pint’

Kiran Galani April 11, 2018

The back room of Davis Square’s Irish pub, The Burren, appeared at first glance like a regular busy evening on Monday night, with a crowd of workers looking to relax. But this wasn’t your average...

Bfresh market, an organic supermarket, opens in Davis Square, Somerville, bringing nutritional options to the community. PHOTO BY ABIGAIL FREEMAN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Somerville’s Davis Square welcomes third bfresh market in Greater Boston area

Kiran Kishor Galani March 2, 2017

Bfresh market officially launched its third branch in Davis Square, Somerville on Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and special discounts for customers who came on that day. The ceremony, which...

Oat Shop continues to satisfy oatmeal fans since its opening a month ago in Davis Square, Somerville. PHOTO BY SARA FRAZIER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

INTERVIEW: New oatmeal cafe up and running in Somerville’s Davis Square

Sara Frazier February 24, 2017

A cafe dedicated to serving oatmeal in a new way has recently opened up in Somerville’s Davis Square. Named Oat Shop, this establishment, which serves savory and sweet oatmeal bowls made with steel-cut...

Amsterdam Falafelshop closed its location in Kenmore Square this month. PHOTO BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/ DFP FILE PHOTO.

Amsterdam Falafelshop closes its doors after two years in Kenmore Square

Alana Levene January 19, 2017

Amsterdam Falafelshop announced last week that it has permanently closed up shop after two years in Kenmore Square. Matt D’Alessio, former owner of Amsterdam Falafelshop at 642 Beacon St., said...

UberPOOL is now offering a $2 flat rate for passengers driving within designated campus areas. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY LEXI PLINE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Uber launches uberPOOL $2 flat rate on college campuses

Dave Sebastian September 14, 2016

College students around Greater Boston, as of this month, can travel inside designated college areas for a flat rate of $2 using Uber’s ride-hailing option uberPOOL, according to a Friday press release. Students...

HONK! Festival takes community social activism by horns

Mariel Cariker October 14, 2015

One thing is for sure — the 10th anniversary celebration of the HONK! Festival was definitely not a typical parade. HONK!, held over Columbus Day weekend, united activist street bands and performers...

The new storefront, which opened Friday, offers a wider variety of frozen treats and baked goods than the original truck. PHOTO BY BECCA DEGREGORIO/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Frozen Hoagies opens first brick and mortar shop in Somerville

Becca DeGregorio November 24, 2014

“How did I eat the whole thing?” Nuzzling up to a white window-bar, I stared at the last remaining licks of ice cream soup lining the walls of my Styrofoam bowl. That ice cream sandwich was the...

Bibimbap is a rice dish made up of meat and vegetables and topped with a fried egg. PHOTO BY BROOKE JACKSON-GLIDDEN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: Bibim serves up Americanized take on Korean barbecue

Brooke Jackson-Glidden October 31, 2014

Bibim doesn’t look like any other Korean restaurant in Allston. Oak tables, wicker furniture and faux-incandescent light fixtures make the restaurant feel more like a Better Homes and Gardens spread...

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