Jeff Lawrence, Founding Publisher of the Dig, Has Died, Family Says - The Boston Globe

Jeff Lawrence, founding publisher of the Dig, has died, family says - The Boston Globe

The Boston-based alternative weekly that Lawrence launched was known for its irreverent commentary, unhinged reviews, brash critique of local mainstream media, and endless nightlife and concert listings.

‘Beat the Press’ hits Substack. Plus, Somerville news blues, and DigBoston co-founder Jeff Lawrence dies.

“Beat the Press with Emily Rooney” v.3.0 made its debut Thursday evening. Click on the image to watch the program. “Beat the Press with Emily Rooney” is back — this time on Contrarian Boston, local journalist Scott Van Voorhis’ Substack newsletter. Emily, Scott and I kick around one topic: the epic media scandal that has engulfed Olivia Nuzzi and her ex-fiancé, Ryan Lizza, over Nuzzi’s non-touching sexual relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. …