Safe riding in Boston
Officials and cyclists alike are looking to changes in bike safety for Boston in the aftermath of an accident that left a bicyclist and Boston University student dead. This was the fifth death in bicycle crashes in Boston this year. Bicyclists from Boston to Seattle, where cycling has seen major growth in the past few [...]
Another biker hit and killed in Boston
A 23-year-old biker was killed on Commonwealth Avenue Thursday when he collided with a tractor trailer near St. Paul street in Allston. The accident happened ironically the same day city officials were meeting about bike safety. So far no citations or charges have been issued in regard to the accident. (Reporter Charlotte Haab) LISTEN: Another biker hit [...]
Massachusetts underground economy study
Following Governor Deval Patrick’s announcement on Tuesday to cut the $540 million dollar gap, he is implementing a new study to investigate Massachusetts’ underground economy. The study will focus on investigating employers who illegally misclassify their workers as independent contractors. This would save employers from paying health insurance and retirement benefits to their employees. This [...]
Conductor suspect in trolley crash
Officials at the Massachusetts Department of Transportation have narrowed their focus to the driver of the Green Line trolley which collided with a loading car at the Boylston T Station Thursday. They have ruled out preliminary drug and alcohol tests and cell phone use. The driver has been with the MBTA for 7 years and [...]
Several passengers injured in Boylston crash
A Green Line train leaving Park Street Station rear-ended another train Thursday afternoon at the Boylston Station Platform. The incident left 35 people injured, including nine who were immobilized with possible head or neck injuries, according to authorities.The crash forced the station to close for several hours. Because the damages were minimal, the Green Line [...]
Lucky four in MA win Powerball prizes
The record breaking $587 million powerball jackpot has finally been won. In Massachusetts there were four big winners, collecting $1 million each. There were numerous smaller prizes awarded as well. In addition to ticket winners, state retailers have made almost $2 million in commission since this round started back in October. The jackpot was won [...]
Deadline approaches for wind energy funding
Citizen advocacy group, Environment Massachusetts, has until the end of the year for congress to pass wind energy tax credits. Critics fear the economy is too fragile to fund the wind projects. (Reporter Erin Connolly) LISTEN: Deadline approaches for wind energy funding
Compounding Pharmacy Results Unfolding
State legislatures across the nation have increased oversight in how they regulate specialty pharmacies after House hearings last week in the case of a Massachusetts compounding pharmacy faulted for distributing the tainted steroids that caused a deadly meningitis outbreak in October. Some states will toughen inspections of in-state facilities and others are considering harsher license [...]
Brookline bans plastic bags
This week Brookline banned Styrofoam. Today they also passed a new rule to ban plastic bags set to begin next year. Those who fail to comply will receive small fines. (Reporter Charlotte Haab) LISTEN: Brookline Bans Plastic Bags
Boston’s solar energy base grows
Solar energy in Boston is now more affordable than ever. A program called Solarize Mass helps reduce enough greenhouse gas emissions for 14,000 cars per year. (Reporter Erin Connolly) LISTEN: Solarize Boston
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Serenata de Amor Brings Cape Verde to Emerson
Serenata de Amor, a musical theater project spearheaded by visual media arts associate professor Claire Andrade-Watkins, was brought to Emerson this past year. The project is a tribute to the morna of Cape Verde and Brava set in the 1940s. Andrade-Watkins worked with a team of faculty and staff members from Emerson to bring Serenata [...]
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