Protesters rallied outside South Bay House of Correction last Friday, calling again for justice in the December killing of Shacoby Kenny. (Read prior BINJ coverage here). Kenny’s death was ruled a homicide by the state medical examiner’s office…
Capacity limits, police appointments, and rides for the elderly. Welcome to the Somerville Wire’s second Weekly Roundup—a fast look at local news published every Tuesday at somervillewire.news. Readers with Somerville-focused news tips or press releases or calendar items…
The state's map of vaccination sites is missing several locations. Here's why. If you’re a Massachusetts resident over 75 years old (or you’re planning to accompany a family member), you might try to sign up for a COVID-19…
Some who are civilly committed for addiction in Mass face abusive prison conditions. Still, some families say it’s better than the alternative Doug and Lisa Johnston had a court order requiring that their daughter appear at a hearing…
A joint press release by the Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism and Free Press Action BOSTON—A grassroots network of Massachusetts journalists and media advocates spearheaded by the Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism (BINJ) and Free Press Action played…
Safety and equitable mobility for all. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SOMERVILLE WIRE EMAIL NEWSLETTER: eepurl.com/hpBYPv On Sunday, February 28, 2021, the Somerville Alliance for Safe Streets (SASS) will hold a virtual public summit focused on the safety issues faced…
Back then, we did what many said couldn’t be done. Now, we’re doing what we said we wouldn’t do.*
