“That’s what art is about.” said current Boston artist-in-residence Steve Locke. “Show me the line, so I can step across it.”
The Music and Legacy of Orion Morales, Global Jazz Institute
Orion Morales organized a farewell concert at the Zero Gravity Room in Boston to celebrate as he prepares to return home to Chile. Through his foundation and position at Berklee College of Music, Morales hopes to continue providing scholarships and educational opportunities at Berklee for young Chilean musicians.
With Newton Ballot Question, Voters Could Opt-Out of Marijuana Establishments
The Newton City Council voted on Sept. 7 to allow a question on the November ballot that would allow voters to “opt-out” of having recreational marijuana establishments in Newton. The vote to put the question on the ballot was proposed after a group of Newton residents organized to protest the addition of recreational marijuana establishments to the community.
Cardinal O’Malley a Part of U.S. Delegation Meeting with Pope Francis
Pope Francis has summoned Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, Archbishop José Gomez, Cardinal Seán O’Malley, and Monsignor Brian Bransfield to the Vatican for a meeting concerning the recent grand jury report detailing sexual abuse allegations against former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, according to America magazine, a Jesuit publication. O’Malley’s inclusion is notable—he leads the Vatican’s commission for the protection of young people, is the archbishop of Boston, and often attends Boston College’s commencement exercises.
Globetrotter Notes: A Non-Academic Case Study of Transit Systems
Not all public transit systems are created equal. Alessandro Zenati ’21 breaks down his personal experience with the mobility options available to people in the countries he visited over the summer.
Shifting Social Gears to Tackle Poverty, Recidivism
Brandale Randolph, founder of The 1854 Cycling Company, aspires to build more than a pedal-powered form of transportation. By providing financial literacy lessons and job training to employees that come from poverty or are returning from the prison system, he aims to educate and empower them in preparation for a productive professional career.
MBTA to Replace Signals, Lay New Track Along Newton’s Green Line
In October, the MBTA will begin laying 25,000 feet of new track and replacing 6.5 miles of signals on the Green Line D branch between the Beaconsfield and Riverside stations.
Contested Races Draw to a Close in Massachusetts Primary Elections
Ayanna Pressley’s win over incumbent Michael Capuano, BC Law ’77, was one of the most surprising and historic elections of the Massachusetts primary. With no GOP challenger, she is poised to take the seat for the 7th District in the November elections.
Community Podcast Lab Tells Stories of Boston’s Underrepresented
The 15-week program will commence in October and will “train participants of color who have no formal experience in public media to create podcasts that will be distributed both locally and nationally,” according to a press release.
Mayor’s Office Serves Up Free Meals for Students During Summer Months
Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh, BC ’09 and the City of Boston’s Office of Food Access have designed a free meal program, effective over the summer months, to approach the growing issue of food insecurity for Boston-area students.