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The planned 500-unit, up-to-26-story tower in Davis Square proposed by Copper Mill has been scrapped, ending years of debate as city and developer confirm no project will move forward near The Burren and other downtown amenities.
A Somerville family is in quarantine after exposure to measles on a Boston-bound flight. They have no symptoms yet and will remain isolated through May 5 as health officials monitor for potential cases amid rising measles activity. The parents were vaccinated as children, but their two young children are not yet eligible for vaccination.
Two young children in Somerville are in a 21-day home quarantine after a JetBlue flight from Florida exposed them to measles at Logan Airport's Terminal C; the 11-month-old and 2-year-old are not fully vaccinated due to age, their father says, and health officials report three other Massachusetts households quarantined in connection with the same exposure.
A Somerville video showing people unicycling while shoveling snow on Facebook sparked questions about whether it was AI-generated. An available AI-detection tool gave the clip a 51% chance of being artificial, and the poster insisted it was real. Reporter Spencer Buell verified the stunt by meeting Alex Feldman (Alex the Jester), who demonstrated the unicycle snow-shoveling in person, confirming the feat is human. The piece highlights how advances in AI can blur the line between real footage and manufactured content and the importance of verification for viral clips.
Police in Somerville, Massachusetts, are investigating an apparent drive-by shooting that resulted in a vehicle flipping over on a residential street, narrowly missing a woman and a child. Surveillance video shows shots fired at three men before the vehicle crashed, and witnesses described hearing gunshots and seeing the car speed the wrong way up the street. Two individuals were taken to the hospital, but it's unclear if their injuries were from the shooting or the crash. Police are collecting evidence and investigating the incident, while neighbors reported that the overturned car had been stolen.
The Somerville man accused of stabbing Maryrose Fealey to death pleaded not guilty and is scheduled for a detention hearing to determine bail. David C. Shroitman, 27, is charged with first-degree murder, possession of a weapon, tampering with evidence, and hindering investigation. He was arrested following an intensive investigation and is suspected of knowing the victim, but authorities have not disclosed a motive for the killing.
Indie adventure game Somerville, previously an Xbox console exclusive, is confirmed to be coming to PlayStation 4 and 5 on August 31. Developed by Jumpship, the game follows a father navigating an alien invasion and features platforming and physics-based puzzles. Reviews for Somerville have been mixed, with some praising its emotional impact and memorable moments, while others criticize its technical shortcomings. Despite the varied reception, the game is considered enjoyable and worth checking out on PlayStation.
Somerville state representatives have expressed alarm over the six-week shutdown of the Green Line Extension, which will halt service between Lechmere and Union Square stations from July 18 to August 28. They are concerned that the alternative bus options provided by the MBTA will not be sufficient for Union Square riders, and are calling for additional accommodations such as more buses or shuttle services. The representatives also requested that buses be made free at Union Square to expedite boarding. The shutdown is necessary for MassDOT to repair the deteriorating steel on the Squires Bridge.