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Battling a Drug Epidemic on the South Shore
The South Shore boasts an abundance of beaches, oceanfront homes and cranberry bogs. But beyond that beautiful facade lurks a dark epidemic. A recent… -
Northeastern Sports Expert Reacts to Penn State Punishment
By now you’ve heard about the fines and sanctions leveled against Penn State for mishandling the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse scandal. But how will the July… -
1 Guest: Anti-Violence Advocate Tina Chéry
In 1993, Tina Chéry’s teenage son Louis was killed by stray gunfire as he walked to a Christmas party. The loss of her son prompted her to found the Louis… -
This Week on Beacon Hill: One Week Left
STATE HOUSE, BOSTON — The Massachusetts legislative session is winding to a close. There’s a little more than a week to go and some major bills are still… -
'Three-Strikes' Bill Moves on to the Governor
STATE HOUSE, Boston — The Massachusetts Senate has approved a compromise version of the controversial “three strikes” crime bill. The 31-to-7 vote came… -
Families Protest High Cost of Prison Calls
BOSTON — How much is too much to pay for a phone call? Families and lawyers testified at a hearing on July 19, saying inmates in Massachusetts jails and… -
House Passes 'Three-Strikes' Bill
The Massachusetts House passed a controversial crime bill on July 18. Defense lawyers are criticizing the controversial measure, saying the bill is… -
Rep. Henriquez's Accuser Breaks Silence
DORCHESTER — Katherine Gonzalves, the young woman who was allegedly assaulted and held against her will by Democratic state representative Carlos… -
Brookline's Big Scan
Police surveillance cameras are controversial. They can serve as an invaluable eye witness to a crime, but they can also be seen as a gross invasion of… -
1 Guest: Andrea Cabral
When Suffolk County Sheriff Andrea Cabral was appointed by acting Gov. Jane Swift in 2002, she became the first female sheriff in the Commonwealth. In…