By Lawrence S. DiCara
Special to the Reporter
We are about to complete the first two decades of the 21st century, yet I remain a captive of the 20th century. This essay was initiated by my speaking into a Sony Dictaphone. I own a... Read more
Community Comment
By Bill Walczak
Special to the Reporter
A few years ago, I decided that I would only purchase Christmas gifts that were made in Dorchester, Roxbury, or Mattapan. It wasn’t an ideological decision, just one in which I decided that gifts... Read more
To the Editor:
Last week, the Student Opportunity Act was signed into law, securing $1.5 billion in new funding for K-12 public education in Massachusetts. This is a historic victory for the students, parents, union... Read more
By Lawrence S. DiCara
Lawrence S. DiCara, an attorney and former Boston City Councillor, spoke to the Greater Mattapan Neighborhood Council on Nov. 4. Following are excerpts from his remarks.
“Even though I have lived in... Read more
Letter to the Editor: To the T: New Red Line cars should be distributed equally between the branches
While it is great to read about next spring’s beginning of the rollout of the new cars (Page One, 11/14), I’m wondering if this will be similar to... Read more
By Helen Matthews
Special to the Reporter
For most of the past year, City Life/Vida Urbana has been working with MIT researcher David Robinson to understand patterns of eviction in Boston. We looked at data pulled from over 15,000 eviction... Read more
By Cara Gillis
Special to the Reporter
Letter to the Editor:
Residents who live in the neighborhood surrounding Richardson Park would like the care and maintenance of the park now provided by state’s... Read more
By Lauren Sampson and Iván Espinoza-Madrigal
Given the authority vested in our local elected officials, Tuesday’s election represents a critical turning point for Boston. For the first time in the city’s history, women and people of color will... Read more
To the Editor:
The teen vaping epidemic threatens decades of progress in lowering youth tobacco use. The tobacco companies continue to target us with flavored products, including e-cigarettes, cigars, and cigarettes. To... Read more
By Roy Lincoln Karp
Reporter Columnist
Much needed change may soon be coming to City Council District 5. On Nov. 5, voters will have the opportunity to elect a new councillor to represent the district, which includes Hyde Park and parts... Read more
By Lew Finfer
Special to the Reporter
More than one thousand individuals are serving life sentences in Massachusetts prisons. A bill filed by state Rep. Jay Livingstone of the Back Bay would allow them to get a hearing before the Parole... Read more
To the Editor:
As an organizer with City Life/Vida Urbana, I have been proud to support tenants at 6 Humphreys Place in their fight against no-fault evictions. A building clear-out has been the goal of the current investor... Read more
By Roy Lincoln Karp
Reporter Columnist
Years ago, I was walking through Central Park with my father when he pointed to a rather uninspired playground consisting of metal swings, a see-saw, and monkey bars floating in a sea of concrete. “... Read more
By James R. Lister
Special to the Reporter
The history of organized labor is often framed by the battles of the past: the Pullman strike, the coal miners, the fight for the 40-hour work week. It is certainly true that many of the benefits... Read more
By Mike Shaw
Special to the Reporter
“Distance makes the heart grow fonder.” I am continually amazed at how true the old saying is.
Entering my 12th year of living abroad, I’ve moved even farther away from my home. After 11 years... Read more
