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31 Dec 2008

My WBZ Afternoon Headlines 12/31/2008

A fresh layer of snow covers the region as bay staters get ready to ring in 2009.

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[1:48]..." old WBZ's Lana Jones is out the elements right now she's in downtown Boston Atlanta. "...

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30 Dec 2008

First Night: What you need to know

Police Commissioner Ed Davis, Transportation Commissioner Tom Tinlin, and MBTA General Manager Dan Grabouskas rundown what you need to know before you head to Boston for the First Night New Years Eve celebration.

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[1:11]..." all. In the water for. Enforcement efforts will extend beyond the celebration downtown Boston. Police will also respond to allow parties and our maple woods although there are no specific threats against the city of Boston "...

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29 Dec 2008

Mayor Menino has the 'best job'

WBZ's Ed Walsh speaks with the mayor about his job, violence and New Year's.

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[0:55]..." speaking of the business community what for years was the heart of downtown Boston which you are remember when we were kids. The -- the full leans in Washington street in downtown crossing now more of "...

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Congress St. Shut Down After Water Main Break

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10 Dec 2008

Congress St. Shut Down After Water Main Break

Part of Congress Street was shut down overnight after a water main break filled the street with water. Sera Congi has the latest.

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[0:03]..." a big headache for all the folks in downtown crossing the work downtown Boston excuse me who had to deal with this much closer to City Hall actually -- still on the scene. Try to repair "...

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Boston's First Night Buttons are now on sale

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28 Nov 2008

Boston's First Night Buttons are now on sale

Now that Thanksgiving is over, it's time to turn our attention to another celebration...First Night. WBZ's Doug Cope explains that Boston's First Night buttons are now one sale.

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[1:19]..." who wandered -- The performances in forty different location all over downtown Boston. We got something for everyone -- the the daily output behind convention center. With every room full of great activity -- one "...

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Manhole Fires Shut Down RMV's Across State

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24 Nov 2008

Manhole Fires Shut Down RMV's Across State

All 35 branches of the Registry of Motor Vehicles were shut down Monday because a power outage crippled the main offices in Boston.

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[0:05]..." good afternoon do you want David wade. Three -- holes exploding in downtown Boston causing widespread power outages throughout the city. And the effects are actually being felt across the state. Now -- construction workers at "...

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Manhole Fires Knock Out Power Across Downtown

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24 Nov 2008

Manhole Fires Knock Out Power Across Downtown

Three manhole fires knocked out power across downtown Boston Monday morning. Rich Kirkland reports.

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14 Nov 2008

Pike Costs Take Toll On Mass. Drivers

Executive Director Alan LeBovidge presented his recommendations to the Turnpike's board Friday and they approved them by a 4-to-1 vote. Karen Anderson reports.

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[0:01]..." with some drivers will soon be paying for a ride in his downtown Boston. Good evening everyone I'm Lisa -- "...

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14 Nov 2008

2 Green Line trollies hit

WBZ's Doug Cope reports.

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[0:24]..." damage to any of the cars the cause is under investigation. In downtown Boston Doug Cope WBZ Newsradio 1030. "...

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6 Nov 2008

Fidelity To Lay Off Hundreds In Boston

Fidelity Investments has just announced that they will lay off about 1,300 employees as part of their "expense reduction" plan. Kate Merrill reports.

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[0:19]..." fidelity is one of our State's biggest employers take -- live in downtown Boston right now I'm -- unfortunate this could just be the beginning. "...