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Boston photos, from 1970's to the present, from the Old Orange Line to the Emerald Necklace, and a gallery of Boston Politics, from Faneuil Hall to Florian Hall.

 

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


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)

Spring Colors in Boston
Dorchester Day Parade
S. Boston Parade 2008
December 2007
   

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Center.

Making Strides Against Diabetes--and Racial Disparities

Video . A health center in Dorchester tries a new approach to treating diabetes and reducing racial disparities in health, with support from foundations and the city. Report by Damola Curtis.

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.


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