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Curb-cut effect

Why are the Streets Built This Way? The Curb Cut

There was a time not all that long ago that every corner had a solid curb, creating a few-inch drop to the street. This is a single step for someone walking. It is a barrier for someone with a wheelchair. After World War II (1939-1945), the issue of curbs being …

Somerville City Council 2024 ceasefire resolution

Somerville, Palestine, Israel. Get Ready for More Active Bystander Intervention

Two things happened within a week in Somerville Massachusetts. A legal resident, Rumeysa Ozturk, was fulfilling the requirements of the academic visa …