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On Neighborhood Network News: January 27

We'll hear about a youth summit being held in Roxbury by Statewide Black Clergy for Unity. Reporter for The Boston Phoenix, Chris Faraone, talks about his coverage of the Occupy movement and the proposed "Three Strikes" law. And we'll have the arts segment with Chris Harding.


Riders express opposition to proposed faire increases and service reductions on the MBTA before a public meeting January 23 at the State Transportation Building in Boston. See report.
First Night 2011-12
Occupy Boston Series
Puerto Rican Festival
Peace Walk 2011

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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.

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