MA unemployment rises again
The new Massachusetts unemployment rate has risen 0.2 percent since August from 6.3 to 6.5 percent. However, in the same time span, 5,100 jobs have been created. Although the rate is rising, the average yearly rate is 6.2 percent, which is still an entire point lower than last year at this time, when the rate [...]
MA voter registration soars
Election offices stayed open until 8 p.m. Wednesday night to accommodate last minute voter registrants. Chairwoman of the Board of Election Commissioners, Gerry Cuddyer, found an increase in youth registrants leading up to the deadline. (Reporter Erin Connolly) LISTEN: Voter Registration 2012
Solar energy initiative extends deadlines
Solarize Boston, a solar energy initiative extended its deadlines to accommodate more citizens. This program will attempt to bring affordable solar power systems to the city. Catherine Williams from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center explains. (Reporter Madelyn Abry) LISTEN: Solarize Boston Deadline Extension
‘New Bostonians’ makes strides for immigrants
Mayor Menino announced at a forum on Tuesday that the government-based New Bostonians program raised $30,000 to fund English courses for immigrant families. At the forum, Menino stressed the strong connection between learning English and getting a job. (Reporter Erin Connolly) LISTEN: New Bostonians Program
Greenway makes moves to private funding
The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation is releasing a plan to take the park off public funding. The proposed plan asks local Boston businesses for donations as an alternative. (Reporter Madelyn Abry) LISTEN: Boston Greenway Funding Proposal
BPL brings in authors from across nation
National and local authors will speak at Boston Public Library throughout October. Some author talks include paranormal activities in Massachusetts and a mountain climber’s expedition to Kilimanjaro. (Reporter Erin Connolly) LISTEN: BPL Author Talks
UMass Medical lays off 140 workers
The UMass Memorial Medical center plans to lay off 140 full time positions in an effort to reduce expenses. This will heavily affect nurses and direct care givers. The Massachusetts Nursing Association weighs in on the cuts. (Reporter Madelyn Abry) LISTEN: UMass Medical Lay Off Plans
JFK museum unveils Hemingway letters
About half of the 7500 letters dedicated to award-winning author, Ernest Hemingway, are being preserved at JFK Library and Museum. The restorations will take three to four years to finish and about $300,000. The museum is funding the project through a grant from Save America’s Treasures as well as donations from the JFK Foundation. (Reporter [...]
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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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