The Stoop is jumping into news — neighborhood news that is. At the start of each month, you’ll get a curated drop of what’s buzzing around the squares beyond just the must-go-to events: neighborhood stories, new homes on the market, municipal news, local pets up for adoption/foster, best film pictures, neighborhood bar deals, and much much more. No politics, no AI news, just the stories and vibes around the ville.

For now, these drops will only happen once a month in this same newsletter format and will then quickly expand into other platforms soon after. And as for the weekly Sunday and Thursday night event editions, those will continue as is.

Thanks as always for following along.

When The Stoop launched last summer the whole idea was making it easier for people to find things to do and connect with their neighborhood. That mission hasn't changed, which is why partnering with Skip The Small Talk as this month's events sponsor feels like a perfect fit. What started as a psychology research experiment at T stations turned into a picnic where 500 people showed up expecting to talk to strangers using conversation prompts, and it never really stopped.

Now, Skip the Small Talk hosts events in over 20 major cities where you can skip the awkward intros and meet new people and jump straight into the kind of conversations you usually only have late at night, plus their next monthly event is happening next Monday @ Aeronaut Brewing in Somerville.

Oh, and if you need an extra reason to go, try using the code STOOP20 at checkout for a surprise.

Yes & Everything @ The Rockwell, Somerville — a high-energy open mic variety show with no fourth wall where the audience is part of the act | April 3rd

BJC x Dar Cafe: Journaling about Home @ The Foundry, Cambridge — an afternoon of journal prompts, guided conversation and treats exploring what home means to you, no experience needed just bring a notebook and a pen | April 5th

After Dark: Trip in Deep Time @ MIT Museum, Cambridge — The museum after hours with a soundbath, talks on deep time, open galleries, live music, bites from Pagu, and a cash bar | April 9th

Mingle Mayhem Big Singles Bash @ Bow Market, Somerville — a psychology-backed singles night with flirty games, curated conversations and themed cocktails that's way more fun than speed dating | April 29

1498 Cambridge St #2, Mid-Cambridge | 4 bed, 3.5 bath | 2,788 sq ft | $2,650,000

23 Kingston St, Somerville | 4 bed, 2 bath | 1,390 sq ft | $1,199,900

12-14 Upland Rd, West Somerville | 9 bed, 2.5 bath | 3,670 sq ft | $1,995,000

8 Wright St #2, Avon Hill Cambridge | 3 bed, 2 bath | 2169 sq ft | $1,870,000 | two-level condo

37 Webster Ave #37, Wellington-Harrington / Cambridge | 4 bed, 3 bath | 1,662 sq ft | $1,695,000

34 Summer St, Somerville | 8 bed, 3 bath | 3,341 sq ft | $1,595,000

Cambridge's second-oldest home is on the market for the first time in nearly 70 years — and it'll cost you $5.8M - Realtor.com

Takeda adds to Cambridge's life sciences layoff streak with nearly 250 more job cuts at Kendall Square - Boston.com

A textbook high-angle rescue on Vassar Street: Cambridge firefighters pull two workers off stalled scaffolding 70 feet in the air - Cambridge Gov

The Somerville YMCA offered more than $1M over assessed value for their neighbor's home. The answer was still no - CBS News

Somerville Police Department add an new unexpected member to the force - X

New landlord says he raised the rent. Tenant says he never got the notice. A Somerville jury will sort it out - Cambridge Day