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George Higgins: The Teller Of Boston’s Stories

Published October 23, 2009
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BOSTON — BOSTON — As a writer, George V. Higgins had a leg-breaker’s ability to grab you hard and pull you into an alley — a Boston alley, because none of his 26 novels transpired more than an hour or two outside the city. He was all business, his writing was lean, he knew the place and [...]

Boston’s Black Ministers Split In Mayoral Race

Published October 19, 2009
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BOSTON — A group of African-American pastors are endorsing City Councilor Michael Flaherty for mayor Monday morning, in part to counter a smaller group that endorsed incumbent Mayor Thomas Menino last week. The endorsements highlight a break among African-American ministers in the city.

‘The Two Dons Are Dead’

Published September 3, 2009
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BOSTON — Gennaro “Jerry” Angiulo, the former New England Mafia underboss who was the crime king of the North End, died Saturday at age 90. After serving 24 years in prison, he died a free man. WBUR’s David Boeri followed his career for four decades and has this remembrance.

Kennedy Lived Tragedies, Political And Personal

Published August 26, 2009
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BOSTON — A remembrance of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, who died Tuesday night at 77.

A Prince Of Camelot Who Got The People’s Work Done

Published August 26, 2009

BOSTON — He was born on third base, and, thanks to his older brother, he was halfway home when, at the age of 30, Ted Kennedy became eligible to fill Jack’s Senate seat in 1962. Awaiting that day, a family loyalist had kept the seat warm after Jack got elected president. The Kennedy magic was already working for him. WBUR’s David Boeri has this remembrance.

The New Boston Is Running, But Is It Voting?

Published August 26, 2009

BOSTON — A big field of qualified candidates running for Boston City Council this fall reflects true big city diversity and the reality that white voters are no longer the majority. But history and hard numbers shows that when it comes to actually voting, the New Boston hasn’t arrived.

The Parkway Known As Storrow Drive

Published July 17, 2009
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BOSTON — Last week, the Boston City Council approved landmark status for the Esplanade, in part to head off diverting Storrow Drive though the park at some future date. But as WBUR’s David Boeri reports, that still doesn’t answer the question of what to do about Storrow Drive.

Community Supported Farms Sprout Up Across Massachusetts

Published June 12, 2009
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BELCHERTOWN, Mass. — Since the mid-1980s, a cooperative farming movement has taken root in the U.S. called community supported agriculture, or CSA. Over the past couple of years, more CSA farms have sprouted across Massachusetts. WBUR’s David Boeri visited one in the western part of the state.

DiMasi’s Alleged Crimes Recall The Old Days On Beacon Hill

Published June 5, 2009

BOSTON — This week, former House Speaker Sal DiMasi became the third speaker to face corruption charges. WBUR’s David Boeri reports these “pay-to-play” scandals recall the kind of corruption that was rife on Beacon Hill some 30 years ago.

DiMasi’s Long Reign And Rapid Fall From Grace

Published June 3, 2009

BOSTON — Former House Speaker Sal DiMasi is proclaiming his innocence after a federal indictment charged that he took kickbacks to steer state contracts to a software firm. As WBUR’s David Boeri reports, the federal charges came just a few months after DiMasi was considered one of the most powerful politicians in the state.

A Ride On The Green Line With Former Gov. Michael Dukakis

Published May 29, 2009
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BOSTON — WBUR’s David Boeri rides along with former Gov. Michael Dukakis on the oldest line on the nation’s oldest subway, and hears what he thinks needs to be done to fix the broke — and maybe broken — system.

Nowhere Left To Work In Once-Thriving Mill City

Published April 17, 2009

FALL RIVER, Mass. — Massachusetts’ unemployment figures have edged up slightly. The state released new numbers Thursday showing some 20,000 positions were lost in March. That pushes the jobless rate to 7.8 percent. But in Fall River, it’s more than double that figure. WBUR’s David Boeri visits the once-thriving mill city.

Harvard Construction Slowdown Prompts Allston Anger

Published March 20, 2009

ALLSTON, Mass. — Some Allston residents are complaining about construction on a planned Harvard science complex that has come to a standstill.

Two Decades Later, Gardner Heist Mystery Remains

Published March 13, 2009

BOSTON — After 19 years, investigators don’t seem any closer to recovering artwork stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.

Mass. Attorney, A Madoff Victim, Seeks Justice

Published March 6, 2009

ANDOVER, Mass. — We meet a local lawyer, and former client of Bernard Madoff, who is devising a legal strategy to help other victims of the alleged investment scammer.

Mental Health Patients Suffer From Service Cuts

Published February 20, 2009

BOSTON — The Department of Mental Health has lost about five percent of its $685 million budget for this fiscal year. As a result, the agency has already laid off staff.

A Closer Look At What Stimulus Would Mean For MA

Published February 13, 2009

BOSTON — Now that Congress has agreed to a plan to inject almost $800 billion to stimulate the U.S. economy, state officials are anticipating a flow of funds.

The Newly Unemployed: You’re Not Alone

Published January 15, 2009

BOSTON — With the state unemployment rate at 6%, some are gathering for “pink slip parties” to help take the edge off their unemployment, and network for a new job.

Analysis: DiMasi’s Win An ‘Orchestrated’ Show

Published January 8, 2009

BOSTON — Traditionally, caucuses are held in private on Beacon Hill. The leadership votes Wednesday were an exception. The proceedings were open, which meant members voiced their decisions in public. WBUR’s David Boeri describes the “show.”

With Fewer Loans, Mass. Migrations To Public Schools

Published December 12, 2008

BOSTON — The rising cost of college and dwindling loans has prompted an increasing number of students to switch from private to public universities.

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