 Library
Supporters Speak Out Against Cuts, Closings
Video. Supporters of
the Boston Public Library speak out against possible cuts and
branch closings at a BPL trustees meeting. Report by Joe
Rowland. Aired March 10, 2010. |
 Superintendent
Explains Plan for School Turnaround
Video. Officials
announce plans for dramatic turnaround at 12 schools in Boston
identified by the state as chronically underperforming. Announce-ment March 4, 2010. |
 Mayor
Calls for Library Closings and Transformation
Video. Mayor Menino
announces plans for closing some buildings and changing the
Boston Public Library system, with more services through the
internet and community partnerships. |
 Governor
Patrick at "Town Hall Meeting" in Dorchester
Video.
As the
political competition makes gains, Governor Patrick takes
questions from the community at a forum in Dorchester. Report by
Joe Rowland. Aired March 1, 2010. |
 Black
History: A Look at Negro League Baseball
Video. Report on
exhibit at UMass Boston, compiled by Boston Sports Museum, on
Negro League baseball, with comments by Larry Tye, author of
Satchel: The Life and Times of an American Legend. Aired
February 24. |
 Outlook
Hopeful for Affordable Housing in Hyde Park
Video. Residents of
the Georgetowne Homes development in Hyde Park expect an
extension on rental subsidies, after a campaign to keep their
units from going market rate. Aired February 22. |
 Boston
Teens Rally Against Cuts in Jobs Programs
Video. Teens from
neighborhoods around Boston rally against proposed cuts in state
funding for Youth Works and School to Career Connecting
Activities programs. Aired February 19. |
 South
End "Skid Row" Street Name Gets Rehabilitated
Video. Residents and
business people in the South End try to switch back from East
Berkeley Street to Dover Street. Report by Joe Rowland. Aired
February 11. |
 Mapping
a Road to Recovery in Haiti: How to Get It Right
Video. Dr. Alix
Cantave, Associate Director of the Trotter Institute for the
Study of Black Culture at UMass. Boston, talks about the
importance of capacity building for recovery in Haiti. Aired
February 2. |
 William
Bulger on Biography of James Michael Curley
Video. Former State
Senate President and UMass. President William Bulger discusses
his new book, "James Michael Curley: A Short Biography with
Personal Reminiscences." Aired February 1. |
 Officials
Give Update on Fairmount Line Improvements
Video. Community
agencies in Dorchester, Roxbury and Mattapan get update on plans
for expanding rail service along the Fairmount Line. Report by
Jennifer Oles. Aired January 29. |
