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Hundreds gather outside City Hall to support Mayor Wu's congressional testimony regarding sanctuary cities. Women gather at Simmons College for the 47th International Women's Day Breakfast and this year's theme, "Action in Community". Black Excellence on the Hill, hosted by the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus, honors leaders who are driving change across the state. Mayor Michelle Wu visits Shaw-Taylor Elementary School to read to students in celebration of  Reading Across America Week. Advocates and educators gather at the State House on Early Education and Care Advocacy Day to ask legislatures for continued and increased support for children families. Pedro Cruz, Executive Director for the Mayor's Office of Youth Empowerment and Engagement, discusses the office's accomplishments and its goals for the future.

The Other Page Radio

Host Haywood Fennell speaks to Cheryl Wilson, who's in Boston to appear in The Miss Marian Anderson and Friends Project at the Strand Theater on March 15th. She discusses her work as a life coach and a surgery technician, how she has taught others, and even received an honorary Ph.D.

Cooking In The Dark

Join Dale and Cheryl for some candy cane cookies and some reindeer treats!

Ep.# 295 PSA Free

Talk Of The Neighborhoods

This week on Talk of the Neighborhoods, State Senator Nick Collins, Host of the annual St.Patrick's Day Breakfast joins us with a preview of this year's roast and parade. Then hard hitting Boston Herald columnist Joe Battenfeld joins us to discuss the upcoming Boston mayoral race and the state of local politics.

Life Matters

Brendan O'Connell interviews Cornelia Kaminski (CEO, ALFA) about Pro-Life issues in Germany, policies surrounding pre-natal testing and selection for Down Syndrome, decreasing birth rates & increasing miscarriage rates in Germany, Planned Parenthood's hold on Europe, IVF in Germany, stopping surrogacy, & more.

Bostonian Rap

Host Rachel Miselman discusses the current state of Boston from the Administration at large, Anti-Semitism, and more.

Observations From The Trenches

Host Larry Higginbottom expresses his views on sanctuary cities, the shocking costs of sanctuary cities, how Boston doesn't track immigrant status or the money spent, the effect on Boston tax payers, how these policies undermine citizenship, the irresponsible waste of tax payers' money, & more.

Discovering The Law

Words On Film

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reacts to the winners of the 2025 Academy Awards and the 2025 Golden Raspberry Awards.

Urban Empowerment Today

Deborah Shariff and co-host Linda Solomon talk about how you can shift your mindset and claim your own financial destiny. They also compare the work and values of two billionaires across time, Mansa Musa and Peter Thiel. Deborah and Linda talk about upcoming consumer boycotts against Amazon and Walmart, as well as the benefits of entrepreneurship.

Never Give Up "Where Giving Up Is Not An Option"

Host Rochelle Jones analyzes Romans 4:17 & Hebrews 11:3 in light of avoiding a negative mindset, praying positively & learning to see the good in all situations, flipping the script from negative to positive, Mark 11:22-24 & Proverbs 18:21, the consequences of one's words & negative thoughts, & more.

City Talk with Ken Meyer (Ron Della Chiesa 2025)

Ken Meyer invites Ron Della Chiesa back to the show to discuss his radio program Strictly Sinatra, experiences with Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett, Sinatra history, working with the Boston Symphony Orchestra & the Boston Pops, great BSO & Pops conductors, the changing state of radio broadcasting, great old-time radio shows, & more!

Voices of Madison Park Podcast

On the first half, Madison Park High School's Coach Harvey is interviewed about his coaching journey, the positive culture of Madison Park, his philosophy & leadership, & what separates a good player from a great one. On the second half, educator and substitute teacher Mr. Mclean is interviewed about his journey as an educator, his experiences across Madison Park, how music and creativity shape the way we learn, balancing academics and vocational training at Madison, & more!

Boston Neighborhood Network News

A brunch at City Hall celebrate Black Veterans and their contributions to the United States. Local 7 Iron Workers and community organizations donate essential school supplies to teachers, students, and families.The City of Boston and Boston Age Strong host a series of property tax assistance clinics to help residents over 60 learn what savings they are eligible for. Young Bostonians celebrate Chinese New Year by making paper snake crafts at Boston Public Library's Chinatown Branch. Hear an interview with Dr. Yves Salomon-Fernández, president of the Urban College of Boston. Learn about the school's new programming, and its goals to uplift multilingual students and a diverse community of learners.

The Village

Willie P. speaks to author Bill Fleming, who co-wrote the new book Troubled Waters. He shares stories from his time as an MBTA transit police officer, from a flood on the Green Line to the chaos surrounding a Grateful Dead concert at The Garden. Plus, he'll tell you the only person who played for the Bruins, the Celtics, and the Red Sox.

The Other Page Radio

Host Haywood Fennell invites guest Sky Darling to the show to discuss her veteran parents, veterans' needs, the Ms. Marian Anderson & Friends Project, The Beantown Bounce, Sky's multitude of projects, how she got into film & theatre, building her own magazine, & more.

Cooking In The Dark

Join Dale and Cheryl for some chicken picante and potato cakes!

Ep.# 287 PSA Free!

The UNFamiliars

On this Inaugural episode the Unfamiliars Dorian Parker,Kobe Christie, Derrick Rodgers, and Shaniel Hernandez recount their Friendship talk & about their passions & current goals.

Life Matters

Host Brendan O'Connell interviews guest Elizabeth Oliver) about her duties as President of Georgetown University's Right to Life, how she got involved in the Pro-Life movement, pregnancy center & childcare help for students, her group's involvement with Students for Life, the Cardinal O'Connor Conference on Life, Jack Ames' group Defend Life & other groups that participate in the conference, & much more.

Stories From The She Suite

Lilly Marcelin, shares how the power of community and her early work advocating for women led to the founding of the Resilient Sisterhood Project - an organization that is leading the charge when it comes to reproductive justice education and advocacy, and the specific challenges faced by Black women.