Articles by Dana Forsythe

Parts and Crafts

Family, Science/Tech, Scout's Honored October 15, 2018

Parts and Crafts Brings the Maker Movement to Kids

Parts and Crafts 577 Somerville Ave., (617) 207-8016 partsandcrafts.org For Dina Gjertsen, it can be a bit difficult to describe what actually goes on at Parts and Crafts. Where else could you make your own lightsaber, build a doll house, and fix a bike? “It’s really just a place for people to share cool projects, […]

Leone's

Business, Food & Drink June 18, 2018

How Somerville’s Oldest Restaurants Stay Relevant in a Changing City

As people flock to Somerville, new restaurants fueled by imaginative concepts have proliferated, from Juliet’s rotating dining experiences to Health Club, the “fast-casual superfood spot” run by the owners of 3 Little Figs. But the city is also home to many restaurants that have been around since long before Somerville’s recent renaissance. Scout took a […]