 Local
Activists Protest Disparities in US Tax Burden
Video. Activists
from groups including MassUniting, City Life, and Occupy Boston
demonstrate outside the local offices of General Electric to
protest disparities in the tax burden. Report aired January 26. |
 Boxing
Club Offers Challenge and Haven for Youth
Video. Young people
find a challenge and a haven at a boxing blub recently opened in
Dorchester a few blocks from Fields corner. Report by Luke
Jones. Aired January 25. |
 MBTA
GM Discusses Fare Increase, Service Cuts Plan
Video. The MBTA's
acting general manager, Jonathan Davis, discusses proposed fare
increases and service cuts under consideration at public
meetings. Interview aired January 24. |
 Governor
Explains Plan for Community College Reform
Video. Governor
Patrick explains his plan to centralize the administration of
community colleges and increase ties to businesses in search of
skilled workers. Report aired January 24. |
 Riders
Rally Against MBTA Fare Hike and Service Cuts
Video. Before a
public meeting in downtown Boston, riders and advocates rally
against a proposal for fare increases and service cuts on the
MBTA, calling for additional sources of revenue. Report aired
January 23. |
 New
Wing Opens to Public at Gardner Museum
Video. The new wing
at the Isabella Stuart Gardner Museum in the Fenway, designed by
architect Renzo Piano, opens to the general public. Report aired
January 19. |
 Mayor
Calls for Changes in Schools, Murder Probes
Video. In his State
of the City speech, Mayor Menino calls for changes in vocational
education, student assignments, and investigations of unsolved
murders. Report by Joe Rowland. Aired January 18. |
 "Three
Strikes" Bill Meets with Call for More Changes
Video. The "Three
Strikes You're Out" bill to crack down on habitual offenders
meets with resistance from advocates and legislators saying it
goes too far. Report aired January 13. |
 Will
Dorcena Discusses Start of Campaign for Mayor
Video. Two months
after coming up short in a run for City Council at-large, Will
Dorcena talks about his decision to run for Mayor of Boston in
2013. Interview aired January 13. |
 City
Reaches Out to Boston's Returning Veterans
Video. Mayor Menino
hosts a breakfast at the Parkman House to help spread the word
about help returning veterans and introduce the new commissioner
of veterans' services. Report aired January 12. |
 Groups
Push for New Protections from Foreclosures
Video. Advocates
voice support for proposed bills in the state legislature that
would give more protections from foreclosures to owner-occupants
and tenants. Report aired January 11. |
 New
Book Looks at Old Boston Movie Palaces
Video. Co-authors
Art Singer and Ron Goodman hold a launch party for their book,
Boston's Downtown Movie Palaces, which has just
been released by Arcadia Publishing. Report aired
January 9. |
 Student
Artists Pay Homage to Blacks in Armed Forces
Video. High school
students produce a group of portraits celebrating the
contributions of African Americans who served in the US armed
forces. Report on exhibit at the Carter Post. Aired December 16. |
 Casey
Overpass Debate: The case for a New Bridge
Video. In the second
of two segments, Working Advisory Group member Jeffrey Ferris
explains why it's better to replace the Casey Overpass with a
new bridge, instead of surface roads. Interview aired December
13. |
 Rebuild
Completed for Public Housing in Roslindale
Video. Redevelopment
is completed for the Washington Beech Public Housing Development
in Roslindale, a $100 million project supported by the city,
state, and federal government. Report aired December 14. |
 City
and Volunteers Count Boston's Homeless
Video. The city and
volunteers take to the streets for part of the annual census of
Boston's homeless--and to extend the offer of shelter. Report by
Luke Jones. Aired December 13. |
