BINJ.News
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Independent weekly magazine in the public interest. Covering Boston and beyond. Published by the Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism at https://binj.news/. Formerly HorizonMass.
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It's time to bring home this bust that was stolen from the Massachusetts State House ...
The sculpture is in storage at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Tell them we are coming to get it ...
binj.news/2025/11/23...
#StolenArt
#GardnerHeist
#ArtRecovery
#PublicArt
The sculpture is in storage at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Tell them we are coming to get it ...
binj.news/2025/11/23...
#StolenArt
#GardnerHeist
#ArtRecovery
#PublicArt
November 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
It's time to bring home this bust that was stolen from the Massachusetts State House ...
The sculpture is in storage at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Tell them we are coming to get it ...
binj.news/2025/11/23...
#StolenArt
#GardnerHeist
#ArtRecovery
#PublicArt
The sculpture is in storage at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Tell them we are coming to get it ...
binj.news/2025/11/23...
#StolenArt
#GardnerHeist
#ArtRecovery
#PublicArt
Thanks to everyone who made it to our 10-year anniversary comedy show fundraiser:
binj.news/2025/11/21...
If you couldn't make it, we really hope that you consider supporting us this season. Every dollar is matched: binj.news/give-to-bi...
#GivingTuesday
#IndependentJournalism
binj.news/2025/11/21...
If you couldn't make it, we really hope that you consider supporting us this season. Every dollar is matched: binj.news/give-to-bi...
#GivingTuesday
#IndependentJournalism
November 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Thanks to everyone who made it to our 10-year anniversary comedy show fundraiser:
binj.news/2025/11/21...
If you couldn't make it, we really hope that you consider supporting us this season. Every dollar is matched: binj.news/give-to-bi...
#GivingTuesday
#IndependentJournalism
binj.news/2025/11/21...
If you couldn't make it, we really hope that you consider supporting us this season. Every dollar is matched: binj.news/give-to-bi...
#GivingTuesday
#IndependentJournalism
Start your week off with an awesome light read about heavy metal. The latest from Nate Homan: #Medieval beatdowns with Boston’s North Horde, the region’s fearless #armoredcombat and #steelfighting paladins ...
binj.news/2025/11/19...
#KnightLife
#MedievalTimes
#CombatSports
binj.news/2025/11/19...
#KnightLife
#MedievalTimes
#CombatSports
November 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Start your week off with an awesome light read about heavy metal. The latest from Nate Homan: #Medieval beatdowns with Boston’s North Horde, the region’s fearless #armoredcombat and #steelfighting paladins ...
binj.news/2025/11/19...
#KnightLife
#MedievalTimes
#CombatSports
binj.news/2025/11/19...
#KnightLife
#MedievalTimes
#CombatSports
New from ace BINJ prison and parole reporter Jean Trounstine ...
Inside Clark University’s program to leverage education’s proven power to cut recidivism ...
binj.news/2025/11/04...
#Worcester #reentry #prison #independentjournalism #Recidivism #PrisonReform
Inside Clark University’s program to leverage education’s proven power to cut recidivism ...
binj.news/2025/11/04...
#Worcester #reentry #prison #independentjournalism #Recidivism #PrisonReform
November 6, 2025 at 9:56 PM
New from ace BINJ prison and parole reporter Jean Trounstine ...
Inside Clark University’s program to leverage education’s proven power to cut recidivism ...
binj.news/2025/11/04...
#Worcester #reentry #prison #independentjournalism #Recidivism #PrisonReform
Inside Clark University’s program to leverage education’s proven power to cut recidivism ...
binj.news/2025/11/04...
#Worcester #reentry #prison #independentjournalism #Recidivism #PrisonReform
The #Massachusetts #opioidsettlement spending for FY25 isn't public yet, but we have the numbers ...
Jon Gerhardson impugns the unpublished report, including spending on services and equity grants, and millions of dollars unaccounted for:
binj.news/2025/11/05...
#OpioidCrisis
Jon Gerhardson impugns the unpublished report, including spending on services and equity grants, and millions of dollars unaccounted for:
binj.news/2025/11/05...
#OpioidCrisis
November 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The #Massachusetts #opioidsettlement spending for FY25 isn't public yet, but we have the numbers ...
Jon Gerhardson impugns the unpublished report, including spending on services and equity grants, and millions of dollars unaccounted for:
binj.news/2025/11/05...
#OpioidCrisis
Jon Gerhardson impugns the unpublished report, including spending on services and equity grants, and millions of dollars unaccounted for:
binj.news/2025/11/05...
#OpioidCrisis
BINJ reporter C. Scott Morris talks about his recent feature on immigrants and social services in #Somerville under the threat of #ICE raids
From our #BINJLive show on YouTube
Article here: binj.news/2025/10/16...
Full interview: youtube.com/live/sj8...
#ICERaids #Immigration
From our #BINJLive show on YouTube
Article here: binj.news/2025/10/16...
Full interview: youtube.com/live/sj8...
#ICERaids #Immigration
November 5, 2025 at 6:38 PM
BINJ reporter C. Scott Morris talks about his recent feature on immigrants and social services in #Somerville under the threat of #ICE raids
From our #BINJLive show on YouTube
Article here: binj.news/2025/10/16...
Full interview: youtube.com/live/sj8...
#ICERaids #Immigration
From our #BINJLive show on YouTube
Article here: binj.news/2025/10/16...
Full interview: youtube.com/live/sj8...
#ICERaids #Immigration
Hey there goes BINJ Editorial Director Chris Faraone hitting open mics around town prepping for Saturday's 10-Year Anniversary Roast in #Cambridge (Nov. 8 from 2-4pm)
More info and tickets here: eventbrite.com/e/roa...
#supportlocalnews
More info and tickets here: eventbrite.com/e/roa...
#supportlocalnews
November 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Hey there goes BINJ Editorial Director Chris Faraone hitting open mics around town prepping for Saturday's 10-Year Anniversary Roast in #Cambridge (Nov. 8 from 2-4pm)
More info and tickets here: eventbrite.com/e/roa...
#supportlocalnews
More info and tickets here: eventbrite.com/e/roa...
#supportlocalnews
Boston Protest Legend Rob Potylo Detained By ICE In Oregon
The performer also known as Robby Roadsteamer was reportedly released about an hour later
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The performer also known as Robby Roadsteamer was reportedly released about an hour later
horizonmass.news/202...
October 15, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Boston Protest Legend Rob Potylo Detained By ICE In Oregon
The performer also known as Robby Roadsteamer was reportedly released about an hour later
horizonmass.news/202...
The performer also known as Robby Roadsteamer was reportedly released about an hour later
horizonmass.news/202...
Proposed #BPS Exam School Admissions Changes Would Affect Minority And Low-Income Students
Among other adjustments, Boston would see one-fifth of seats reserved for the highest-scoring students citywide, regardless of family income level
horizonmass.news/202...
Among other adjustments, Boston would see one-fifth of seats reserved for the highest-scoring students citywide, regardless of family income level
horizonmass.news/202...
October 15, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Proposed #BPS Exam School Admissions Changes Would Affect Minority And Low-Income Students
Among other adjustments, Boston would see one-fifth of seats reserved for the highest-scoring students citywide, regardless of family income level
horizonmass.news/202...
Among other adjustments, Boston would see one-fifth of seats reserved for the highest-scoring students citywide, regardless of family income level
horizonmass.news/202...
New reporting on #Massachusetts #Opioid Settlement Funds ...
Features by Jacob Schles and Chris Faraone are supported by the Data-Driven Reporting Project (DDRP) at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism
Read More Here: binj.news/2025/10/07...
#OpioidCrisis
Features by Jacob Schles and Chris Faraone are supported by the Data-Driven Reporting Project (DDRP) at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism
Read More Here: binj.news/2025/10/07...
#OpioidCrisis
October 11, 2025 at 3:10 PM
New reporting on #Massachusetts #Opioid Settlement Funds ...
Features by Jacob Schles and Chris Faraone are supported by the Data-Driven Reporting Project (DDRP) at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism
Read More Here: binj.news/2025/10/07...
#OpioidCrisis
Features by Jacob Schles and Chris Faraone are supported by the Data-Driven Reporting Project (DDRP) at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism
Read More Here: binj.news/2025/10/07...
#OpioidCrisis
The latest in our series ...
No #Opioid Settlement Funds Going To #Massachusetts #Prisons
The commonwealth will receive more than a billion dollars for remediation—none of it is for the state’s most vulnerable drug-dependent population
horizonmass.news/202...
#OpioidCrisis
No #Opioid Settlement Funds Going To #Massachusetts #Prisons
The commonwealth will receive more than a billion dollars for remediation—none of it is for the state’s most vulnerable drug-dependent population
horizonmass.news/202...
#OpioidCrisis
October 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The latest in our series ...
No #Opioid Settlement Funds Going To #Massachusetts #Prisons
The commonwealth will receive more than a billion dollars for remediation—none of it is for the state’s most vulnerable drug-dependent population
horizonmass.news/202...
#OpioidCrisis
No #Opioid Settlement Funds Going To #Massachusetts #Prisons
The commonwealth will receive more than a billion dollars for remediation—none of it is for the state’s most vulnerable drug-dependent population
horizonmass.news/202...
#OpioidCrisis
October 7, 2025 at 3:18 PM
NEW FROM BINJ: Boston Police Deployed 71 Drone Flights Over Caribbean Carnival
New records obtained by BINJ also confirm that BPD flew a drone over this year’s Dominican Parade
horizonmass.news/202...
New records obtained by BINJ also confirm that BPD flew a drone over this year’s Dominican Parade
horizonmass.news/202...
October 2, 2025 at 3:08 PM
NEW FROM BINJ: Boston Police Deployed 71 Drone Flights Over Caribbean Carnival
New records obtained by BINJ also confirm that BPD flew a drone over this year’s Dominican Parade
horizonmass.news/202...
New records obtained by BINJ also confirm that BPD flew a drone over this year’s Dominican Parade
horizonmass.news/202...
NEW from BINJ: While Researching The Salem Witch Trials, He Learned His Relative Was Among The Accused
horizonmass.news/202...
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September 28, 2025 at 6:06 PM
NEW from BINJ: While Researching The Salem Witch Trials, He Learned His Relative Was Among The Accused
horizonmass.news/202...
horizonmass.news/202...
A short video about our latest feature on opioid settlement funding in #Massachusetts ...
This Company Paid Massachusetts Opioid Settlement Funds, And Has Had Millions In State Contracts Since
youtube.com/shorts/d...
#AddictionRecovery #SubstanceUseDisorder #mapoli
This Company Paid Massachusetts Opioid Settlement Funds, And Has Had Millions In State Contracts Since
youtube.com/shorts/d...
#AddictionRecovery #SubstanceUseDisorder #mapoli
September 25, 2025 at 6:06 PM
A short video about our latest feature on opioid settlement funding in #Massachusetts ...
This Company Paid Massachusetts Opioid Settlement Funds, And Has Had Millions In State Contracts Since
youtube.com/shorts/d...
#AddictionRecovery #SubstanceUseDisorder #mapoli
This Company Paid Massachusetts Opioid Settlement Funds, And Has Had Millions In State Contracts Since
youtube.com/shorts/d...
#AddictionRecovery #SubstanceUseDisorder #mapoli
New Coverage of Opioid Settlements In Mass ...
This Company Paid Massachusetts Opioid Settlement Funds, And Has Had Millions In State Contracts Since ...
horizonmass.news/202...
This Company Paid Massachusetts Opioid Settlement Funds, And Has Had Millions In State Contracts Since ...
horizonmass.news/202...
September 22, 2025 at 4:06 PM
New Coverage of Opioid Settlements In Mass ...
This Company Paid Massachusetts Opioid Settlement Funds, And Has Had Millions In State Contracts Since ...
horizonmass.news/202...
This Company Paid Massachusetts Opioid Settlement Funds, And Has Had Millions In State Contracts Since ...
horizonmass.news/202...
NEW: Did The BPD Fly A Surveillance Drone Over The Dominican Parade?
They Won’t Tell Us.
horizonmass.news/202...
They Won’t Tell Us.
horizonmass.news/202...
September 11, 2025 at 5:25 PM
NEW: Did The BPD Fly A Surveillance Drone Over The Dominican Parade?
They Won’t Tell Us.
horizonmass.news/202...
They Won’t Tell Us.
horizonmass.news/202...
Meet One Of The Young Advocates Advancing #Psychedelics In #Massachusetts ...
With one milestone already behind him, Tim Morris says that securing “at-home cultivation” of plant medicine like #psilocybin will be “the real milestone.”
horizonmass.news/202...
With one milestone already behind him, Tim Morris says that securing “at-home cultivation” of plant medicine like #psilocybin will be “the real milestone.”
horizonmass.news/202...
August 27, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Meet One Of The Young Advocates Advancing #Psychedelics In #Massachusetts ...
With one milestone already behind him, Tim Morris says that securing “at-home cultivation” of plant medicine like #psilocybin will be “the real milestone.”
horizonmass.news/202...
With one milestone already behind him, Tim Morris says that securing “at-home cultivation” of plant medicine like #psilocybin will be “the real milestone.”
horizonmass.news/202...
Amid City And State Failures And Federal Cuts, Advocates For Unhoused Step Up Efforts ...
Catching up with Warm Up #Boston about tent sweeps, shelter limits, drug dangers, and the criminalization of people living on streets
horizonmass.news/202...
#homelessness #housing
Catching up with Warm Up #Boston about tent sweeps, shelter limits, drug dangers, and the criminalization of people living on streets
horizonmass.news/202...
#homelessness #housing
August 26, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Amid City And State Failures And Federal Cuts, Advocates For Unhoused Step Up Efforts ...
Catching up with Warm Up #Boston about tent sweeps, shelter limits, drug dangers, and the criminalization of people living on streets
horizonmass.news/202...
#homelessness #housing
Catching up with Warm Up #Boston about tent sweeps, shelter limits, drug dangers, and the criminalization of people living on streets
horizonmass.news/202...
#homelessness #housing
Video: Cambridge And The Source Of Hip-Hop
The little-known history of how the iconic hip-hop publication The Source started in Cambridge. A discussion with the Massachusetts Hip-Hop Archive and Dart Adams ...
horizonmass.news/202...
The little-known history of how the iconic hip-hop publication The Source started in Cambridge. A discussion with the Massachusetts Hip-Hop Archive and Dart Adams ...
horizonmass.news/202...
August 7, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Video: Cambridge And The Source Of Hip-Hop
The little-known history of how the iconic hip-hop publication The Source started in Cambridge. A discussion with the Massachusetts Hip-Hop Archive and Dart Adams ...
horizonmass.news/202...
The little-known history of how the iconic hip-hop publication The Source started in Cambridge. A discussion with the Massachusetts Hip-Hop Archive and Dart Adams ...
horizonmass.news/202...
A Column Probably Too Critical Of Google To Be Jacked For AI Search Results
Warning: The journalistic fuel that’s powering AI search is a dwindling resource ...
horizonmass.news/202...
Warning: The journalistic fuel that’s powering AI search is a dwindling resource ...
horizonmass.news/202...
August 6, 2025 at 12:49 PM
A Column Probably Too Critical Of Google To Be Jacked For AI Search Results
Warning: The journalistic fuel that’s powering AI search is a dwindling resource ...
horizonmass.news/202...
Warning: The journalistic fuel that’s powering AI search is a dwindling resource ...
horizonmass.news/202...
NEW from BINJ: The Battle Over The Newest Member Of The #Massachusetts #Parole Board
Will Angelo Gomez help or hurt the overburdened board? Some say he is dedicated to “support not surveillance.” Others question his priorities.
horizonmass.news/202...
#mapoli #prisonreform
Will Angelo Gomez help or hurt the overburdened board? Some say he is dedicated to “support not surveillance.” Others question his priorities.
horizonmass.news/202...
#mapoli #prisonreform
August 5, 2025 at 5:53 PM
NEW from BINJ: The Battle Over The Newest Member Of The #Massachusetts #Parole Board
Will Angelo Gomez help or hurt the overburdened board? Some say he is dedicated to “support not surveillance.” Others question his priorities.
horizonmass.news/202...
#mapoli #prisonreform
Will Angelo Gomez help or hurt the overburdened board? Some say he is dedicated to “support not surveillance.” Others question his priorities.
horizonmass.news/202...
#mapoli #prisonreform
More Videos: Watch Our Programs from the Cambridge Kiosk ...
Interviews with local media and headline makers about the history of publishing in Cambridge and the current state of independent media everywhere
binj.news/2025/07/24...
Interviews with local media and headline makers about the history of publishing in Cambridge and the current state of independent media everywhere
binj.news/2025/07/24...
July 25, 2025 at 1:57 PM
More Videos: Watch Our Programs from the Cambridge Kiosk ...
Interviews with local media and headline makers about the history of publishing in Cambridge and the current state of independent media everywhere
binj.news/2025/07/24...
Interviews with local media and headline makers about the history of publishing in Cambridge and the current state of independent media everywhere
binj.news/2025/07/24...
Video: A History Of Alternative Media And Culture In Cambridge, Massachusetts
A conversation w/ David Bieber of the David Bieber Archives about everything from Harvard Square’s theaters and venues of yore to current underground media in Greater Boston
horizonmass.news/202...
A conversation w/ David Bieber of the David Bieber Archives about everything from Harvard Square’s theaters and venues of yore to current underground media in Greater Boston
horizonmass.news/202...
July 24, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Video: A History Of Alternative Media And Culture In Cambridge, Massachusetts
A conversation w/ David Bieber of the David Bieber Archives about everything from Harvard Square’s theaters and venues of yore to current underground media in Greater Boston
horizonmass.news/202...
A conversation w/ David Bieber of the David Bieber Archives about everything from Harvard Square’s theaters and venues of yore to current underground media in Greater Boston
horizonmass.news/202...
NEW FEATURE: Has The Inhumane And Costly Massachusetts Prison Health Care System Improved Under New Management?
horizonmass.news/202...
horizonmass.news/202...
July 18, 2025 at 11:15 PM
NEW FEATURE: Has The Inhumane And Costly Massachusetts Prison Health Care System Improved Under New Management?
horizonmass.news/202...
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