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Boston Comedian Cher Lynn Talks Creative Vigor, Laugh Lines, And Sobriety

“Stand-up builds tenacity, which helps in my personal life as well as my day jobs. Sobriety opened more opportunities for me to meet new people and pursue my dreams.”

Boston has long had one of the deepest and most talented homegrown stand-up comedy scenes in the country. From the days of the legendary Ding Ho to present-day A-List clubs like Laugh Boston, the wealth of hilarious voices…

IndyMass: June 18, 2026

A roundup of recent articles from the Massachusetts independent press

Read on for some of the best recent articles by local independent news outlets around the Bay State! Includes IndyMass #62. ARTS Ipswich’s Reilly Miner reflects on eight months in Cambodia The Local News (Ipswich) Interesting music diplomacy.…

Q+A: Psyched For Pride’s Tesserae LaSalle

“What's needed is clear, accessible guidance and ethical standards—not prohibitive licensing requirements that ensure only wealthy, predominantly white practitioners can enter the field.”

As the so-called psychedelic renaissance increasingly gains momentum both in Massachusetts and across the country, a new generation of reform advocates and community organizers are emerging in real time, bucking political norms and carving out forward-thinking, inclusive community…

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