Posted on Aug 13 2012 by 
Scout in 
Business, 
Column, 
Community, 
Government
             
            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
            
              Posted on Aug 03 2012 by 
Somerville Scout in 
Column, 
Featured
             
            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?
            
              Posted on Jul 17 2012 by 
Adam Vaccaro in 
Business, 
Column, 
Food
             
            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
            
              Posted on Jul 12 2012 by 
Gabi Gage in 
Column
             
            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
            
              Posted on Jun 15 2012 by 
Somerville Scout in 
Column
             
            A look at the herbal celebration held at the Armory.
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              Posted on May 30 2012 by 
Somerville Scout in 
Column
             
            A 20-something recalls Somerville’s all but forgotten bike “sharing” system.
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