The Boston Regional Intelligence Center (BRIC), as outlined by the city’s police department itself, is around to gather information “fundamental to the Boston Police Department’s goal to prevent and reduce violence” in the city. More
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There’s even more snow on the way this weekend, and you know what that means … its time to bundle up until you’re a shapeless blob and drink just to fight off the cold, like those polar bears in those Coke ads (you didn’t really think they were just drinking soda, did you?). Warm up with a hot toddy — not a euphemism! — and a laugh about this week’s news, from casino wars to South End parking enthusiasts to dumb criminals. More
Nearly four months after a rash of Molly-related overdoses, the bad drugs circulating Boston just don’t seem to be going away. While Molly, or MDMA, a popular illicit stimulant used at parties and in the club scene that pops up in Miley Cyrus songs, is still being tested for possible medical benefits, the version being sold on the street is not pure. The BPD has responded by making education of venues and potential users a priority. More
It’s hard to not take this city for granted. For as long as I can remember, Boston has had a very distinctive image: It’s a great place to study or start a business (but not a great place to grow one), charming but not particularly fun, and it draws much of its vitality from its traditional neighborhoods. Living in Boston day-to-day, we start to think of this as some sort of fundamental truth. But in fact, a lot of this image, from the very positive to the frustratingly negative, is due to the leadership of Mayor Thomas Menino. Will that change under incoming mayor Marty Walsh? More
After all that rioting and car flipping, who has the energy to go out this weekend? You do! And while it’s true that all you have to do to make new friends is sport a terrible beard, you’ll have to return to reality at some point, so might as well start practicing with the help of our (Pre-)Bar Exam, a topical guide to pick-up lines and discussion points when you’re out this weekend. Inject the conversation with lively debate about casino odds, Boston’s mom vote, and the relative merits of using Megabus as a drug mule. More
Think Boston’s search for a police commissioner to replace Ed Davis is boring or doesn’t apply to your life? Think again. The next commissioner will oversee policies that could affect your day-to-day life in Boston, from pot to DIY shows to your interaction with (and perception of) uniformed officers. More