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Boston Sci-Fi Turns 50: Return Of The Longest-Running Genre Film Fest In The US

Our interview with director Katie Dellamaggiore, whose “Small Town Universe” will play at the festival Although the Boston Sci-Fi Film Festival turns an impressive 50 this year, its roots stretch back even further—to science fiction fan gatherings in the 1940s, when a group of locals called the Stranger Club created

DANA FORSYTHE February 12, 2025

NEW BINJ INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR CORY DOCTOROW

The author and activist discusses his new book, the struggle over technology, and the “enshittification” of social media

BOSTON INSTITUTE FOR NONPROFIT JOURNALISM January 29, 2025

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 played in Boston for a crowd of three people. The musical duo, known at the time as Mini Dresses, had recently relocated from Arkansas to

CLAIRE DUNHAM October 16, 2024

FICTION, NONFICTION, AND “MOTHERLOVE”

Prison journalist and writer Jean Trounstine explores unspoken pain around incarceration with new collection of short stories

CHRIS FARAONE March 27, 2024

THE WALTHAM MURDERS: THE INTERVIEW

Speaking with Susan Clare Zalkind about her new book, The Waltham Murders: One Woman’s Pursuit to Expose the Truth Behind a Murder and a National Tragedy

CHRIS FARAONE March 15, 2024

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MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS SEEKS A YOUNGER AND FRESHER DEMOGRAPHIC

Amid the MFA rebrand, the legacy institution offers Boston-area teen artists a new type of internship

NIYA DOYLE October 4, 2023

SQUARE ROOTS

The Legendary Past And Uncertain Future Of The Harvard Square Theatre Will the iconic venue ever return to its rock roots as has been rumored? When I first discovered the Harvard Square Theatre on a lunch break from work, it felt like I had realized its potential all on my

COHAVIT GIL March 28, 2023

A MEDIUM, NOT A GENRE

On Curating A Comprehensive Chronicle Of Comics “A first class education on the subject and opportunities to experience exhibits of such quality. Something really special is happening.” The immense impact that comic books have had on modern pop culture is evident everywhere you look. It’s part of the success behind

DANA FORSYTHE February 1, 2023

"Night Dogs. Davis Square, Somerville, Massachusetts, December 2022.” Photo by Jason Pramas. Copyright 2022 Jason Pramas.

SOMERVILLE WIRE: DECEMBER 21, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Snow Rules, City Funds for Small Businesses and Nonprofits, and More! ARTICLES HOW TO CONTROL SEWAGE OVERFLOWS Somerville, Cambridge, MWRA jointly update communities on long-term environmental planning to protect waterways from wastewater (ICYMI) EDITORIAL: DONATE TO THE SOMERVILLE MEDIA FUND! A holiday appeal to help support professional journalism from local

LINDA PINKOW December 21, 2022

SOMERVILLE WIRE: DECEMBER 14, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Highland Ave. Detour, Donate to Families in Need, and More! ARTICLES REDESIGNING UNION SQUARE’S SUBSTATION Eversource hears from neighbors on future of electrical infrastructure within a changing urban landscape (ICYMI) EDITORIAL: DONATE TO THE SOMERVILLE MEDIA FUND! A holiday appeal to help support professional journalism from local nonprofits Somerville Media

LINDA PINKOW December 14, 2022