Markey,
Gomez Field Questions at Roxbury Forum
Video. Republican
candidate for US Senate on June 25, Gabriel Gomez, and
Democratic rival Ed Markey answer questions at a pre-election
forum in Roxbury. Report aired June 17.
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Block
Party Celebrates Comeback for Hendry St.
Video. A block
party celebrates a long road to recovery over crime and housing
problems foe the four-block area around Hendry Street in
Dorchester. Report aired June 17. |
Students
Take Learning Voyage to Jamaica Pond
Video. Students at
the Dennis C. Haley Elementary School in Roslindale apply
lessons in boat-building, math, history, and teamwork. Report
aired June 14. |
Mike
Ross in Round-the-Clock Campaign Roll-out
Video. Mike Ross
starts his campaigning for Mayor of Boston by scheduling a
series of stops around the within a period of 25 hours. Report
aired June 13. |
Obama
Heads Rally for Markey in Roxbury
Video.
President Obama leads a cast of Democrats in a rally at the
Reggie Lewis Center in Roxbury to get out the vote in the
special US Senate election for Ed Markey. Report aired June 12. |
Push
at State House to Increase Minimum Wage
Video. Supporters
of a higher minimum wage in Massachusetts, with indexing for the
cost of living, make their case to state legislators by filling
Gardner Auditorium. Report aired June 11. |
43rd
Annual Pride Parade Held in Back Bay
Video. The 43rd
annual Boston Pride Parade takes place in the Back Bay, drawing
thousands of onlookers and a raft of political candidates.
Report aired June 10. |
More
Mortgages Offered to 1st-time Homebuyers
Video. Governor
Patrick and lenders commit to more mortgages for first-time
home-buyers with household income below the median figure.
Report aired June 10. |
Students
Reach Goals of Diploma and Recovery
Video. Eighteen
students in a program supported by ABCD reach their goals of
high school graduation and recovery. Report aired June 7. |
Local
Students Showcase Arts Education Growth
Video. As more
Boston students are exposed to the arts as part of their daily
education, they show some of the results at a festival on Boston
Common. Report aired June 6. |
Mayoral
Candidates Field Questions on Education
Video. Ten
candidates for Mayor of Boston answer questions about educatoin,
including charter school expansion, at a forum in Roslindale.
Report by Joe Rowland. Aired June 6. |
Charter
School Expansion Meets Opposition
Video. Proposed new
expansion of charter schools meets opposition at State House,
and Youth On Board member Ayomide Olumuyiwa explains in
interview. Segment aired June 5. |

Boston Common Planting Celebrates Anne Frank
Video. A sapling
from the chestnut tree hailed as a sign of hope in The Diary
of Anne Frank is planted on Boston Common. Report aired June
4. |
Charles
Clemons Discusses Candidacy for Mayor
Video. Charles
Clemons, founder of TOUCH 106.1 FM and a former Boston Police
officer, talks about his candidacy for Mayor of Boston.
Interview aired June 4. |
Composer
Discusses "Witness Cantata" Event
Video. Ambassador
Swanee Hunt talks about composing The Witness Cantata and
its performance June 9 in Jamaica Plain. Interview aired June 3. |
Multi-Family
Owners Get Help with Energy Fixes
Video. Owners of
homes with 2-4 units get new help with energy efficiency
improvements from the City of Boston and utilities. Report aired
June 3. |
Diversity
and Candidates Abound in Dorchester
Video. Diversity
and candidates running for mayor and city councilor were in good
supply at this year's Dorchester Day Parade. Report aired June
3. |
Tenants
Try to Keep Units Affordable in Brighton
Video. Tenants look
to the State House for new incentives that would avert the
possible loss of rental subsidies at their building in Brighton.
Report aired June 3. |
Budget
Cuts Prompt Anxiety over Head Start
Video. Federal budget cut for
a preschool program serving children for low-income families
prompt concerns among parents and staff. Report aired May 30. |
Votes
Held for State Senator and Representative
Video. Special
elections take place in parts of Boston to fill open seats in
the State Senate and House of Representatives. Report aired May
28. |
Students
Team up with Orchestra and Composer
Video. Boston
student performers collaborate with composer Michael Gandolfi
and the Boston Landmarks Orchestra. Report by Chris Harding.
Aired May 24. |
City
Officials Outline Plans for Safe Summer
Video. City
officials outline plans for teen jobs, police coverage and
street workers to help keep the summer in Boston more peaceful.
Report aired May 23. |