Somerville is home to a large community of artists and gig workers. Those who are out of work can apply for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance at www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-pandemic-unemployment-assistance
The Somerville Cares Fund also will help artists in need. Donations can be made at www.somervillema.gov/somervillecares.

In the span of a few short weeks, we’ve all had to adapt to new ways of interacting with one another. Media making in this new environment means also adapting to new ways of learning, creating and sharing.
SMC’s aim is to keep the Somerville community and their members inspired creatively. They will be adapting some of their Digital Literacy series into a lineup of virtual workshops such as Virtual Rough Cut – Share your Media Works in Progress!

Please also be sure to check somervillema.gov/coronavirus for information and resources that are updated frequently.

Normally there is an editorial from Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone in this space, but this week the city is instead sharing important information and updates about COVID-19.

Face Coverings Required in all Indoor and Outdoor Public Spaces as of April 29

As of Wednesday, April 29, Somerville’s facial covering advisory is mandatory to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Anyone over the age of two is required to wear a clean face mask or face covering when in any indoor or outdoor space that is open to the public. A one-week grace period was granted to allow the community time to comply before enforcement begins.

City buildings will remain closed to the public until at least Monday, May 18. The beginning of street sweeping has also been delayed until at least May 18. Further delays are possible, and we will share updates as we continue to monitor the COVID-19 crisis.

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From custom-designed sneakers to tailor-made sunglasses, the trend of personalization is going head-to-toe, and for good reason, making its way to the world of weight loss and wellness.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

I did a story a few years back about the first jobs of my baby boomer Somerville friends (those of us born roughly between 1946 and 1964).

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In order to slow the transmission of coronavirus, Somerville residents will be required to wear face coverings in all public spaces, indoor and outdoor.

With routines upturned and health concerns top of mind, many people are feeling an extra amount of stress these days, too much of which can be bad for one’s mental and physical health.

However, music has many mood-boosting, stress-relieving benefits. Here are four ways to incorporate more of it into your life without even leaving the house: