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Editor’s Note: Vacation is ‘Vacation’ for Many Grassroots Journalists
Another reason why BINJ can use your support during our big annual fundraiser

Photos: Doggone Pet Parade
Cute critters take Downtown Crossing for the tenth year in a row

IndyMass: October 31, 2024
A roundup of recent articles from the Massachusetts independent press

Is Philip Chism’s Sentence Unlawful? Lawyers Raise New Questions In Appeal Before Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Attorneys argue: “Because the non-homicide sentences govern when [Chism] is eligible for parole, he can’t see the Parole Board for 40 years where it would

Compensation For Wrongful Convictions In Massachusetts: The Fight For Justice And Reform
The challenges for those seeking wrongful conviction compensation in Massachusetts, the push for reform, and the impact on exonerees. This is how advocates are fighting

DOGGONE PET PARADE RETURNS TO DOWNTOWN CROSSING
Costumed canines will promenade down Washington Street this Saturday for the event’s 10th anniversary

INDYMASS: October 17, 2024
A roundup of recent articles from the Massachusetts independent press

HAZLETT MAKES BOSTON DEBUT AT ROYALE
Australian indie-folk singer-songwriter discusses newest album and his first headline tour in a pre-show interview

BINJ AWARDED $100K PRESS FORWARD GRANT
With readers’ support, funds from a new national funding initiative may help us “achieve escape velocity” at last

EDITORIAL: BINJ AWARDED $100K PRESS FORWARD GRANT
With readers’ support, funds from a new national funding initiative may help us “achieve escape velocity” at last

PREVIEW: BOSTON FUZZSTIVAL 2024
Celebrating a decade of community and local independent artistry with 20 stellar acts from Greater Boston and beyond In 2013, Lira Mondal and Caufield Schnug

BINJ JOINS MIT PROJECT TO HOST COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS
“realtalk@MIT isn’t just about conversation – it’s about creating a lasting culture of listening.”