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Neighborhood Network News
Returns Sept. 2
After the newscast on August
15, Neighborhood Network News is on its end-of-summer break through
Labor Day. The next scheduled newscast will be Tuesday, September 2.
NNN August 15. We'll hear about plans for
the Neponset River Esplanade in Hyde Park and Mattapan. We'll have the
arts segment with Chris Harding, and the report from Hyde Park and
Roslindale with Joe Heisler.
New on the Blog:
Civic Boston
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Charly Clergé works on mural
outside the Orange Line station at Roxbury Crossing.
Collaborating on the project are the MBTA, the Hyde Square Task
Force and Sociedad Latina, with oversight from community artist
Roberto Chao.
(Lovett photo)
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Community Connections
Information about after-school and
summer programs for youth:
BOSTONavigator.com
Boston Youth Zone
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Art Takes to the Sidewalk in Boston's
Financial District
Video. Boston's Financial District takes on some new colors,
thanks to some spontaneous artists and encouragement from
Sidewalk Sam. Report by Chris Harding. |
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A Road Back to Learning Leads Through
Workplace
Video.
Thanks to United Way and the Boston Private
Industry Council, a former high school dropout stays on track
with learning and aspirations in a summer job with Jewish
Vocational Services. Report by Damola Curtis. |
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City Takes Steps Toward Smoother Path for
Bikes
Video. The
city takes more steps to make Boston more bike-friendly: from
new bike lanes and racks, to plans for a new bike-sharing
program. Report by Joe Rowland. |
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Folk Dancing Makes Circles of Friends at
Copley Square
Video.
A summer tradition since 1971 are the free folk dancing lessons
and get-togethers near the fountain at Copley Square, sponsored
by the Folk Arts Center of New
England. Report by Chris Harding. |
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Introducing the Boston Police--to Boston
Kids
Video. Kids from Boston get an introduction to the Boston Police on friendly
terms in a weeklong program known as Boston Police Junior
Academy. Report by Damola Curtis. |
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Lantern Festival Shares Traditions of
Memory
Video.
The annual "Lantern Festival," held July 17 at Forest Hills Cemetery in
Jamaica Plain, unites the living and the dead, but also links
eastern and western traditions. Report by Chris Harding. |
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Market Helps Close Nutrition Gap in
Dorchester
Video.
Farmers markets are opening in Dorchester and E. Boston as part
of a program to improve health through more access to healthy
food. Joe Rowland reports on market near Bowdoin St. Health
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Making Strides Against Diabetes--and
Racial Disparities
Video
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treating diabetes and reducing racial disparities in health,
with support from foundations and the city. Report by Damola
Curtis. |
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Historical Clues from Dudley Square, Dated
1922
Video. More dots
are connected in the multi-layered and multi-cultural history of
Roxbury's Dudley Square, thanks to the opening of a time capsule
from the year 1922. Report by Joe Rowland. |
Video Archives. Earlier reports on NNN
Boston Politics Gallery:
Images of people and campaigns.
Boston's
Three-Deckers: Beauty and Blight |
