Stay informed with the latest updates on a major storm impacting the Bay Area fire season, a tragic incident involving a family of four in San Francisco, the concerning link between 'gas station heroin' and deaths in California, the potential threat of multiple dangerous faults rupturing on the West Coast, a detective's misconduct with evidence, demonstrations in San Francisco showing support for Palestinians, and a heartwarming debut of a critically endangered baby black rhino at the Cleveland

Kathryn Willis and UMW Museums Director Scott Harris. After more than 180 years--Eliza Monroe Hay — daughter of President James Monroe — is finally returning home. Her remains were recently recovered and repatriated from Paris through the determined efforts of Kathryn Willis and others. On October 23rd, Eliza will be reinterred alongside her family at Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond. The event marks the powerful end to a years-long mission.

Quincy City Clerk Nicole Crispo provides an update of the latest licensing board meeting and a preview of the upcoming November fourth election.

Executive Director Amy Walters details the latest happenings at Jamestown Parks and Recreation.

Ballot question gains momentum. Boston man sentenced for Quincy armed home invasion. Quincy trail wins state grant.

In the latest episode of Concilio’s Better Places Podcast, we sat down with James Johnson, Founding Partner of JL Partners, to explore how Reform can win a majority in 2029. James previously served as the Senior Opinion Research and Strategy Advisor to Prime Minister Theresa May. JL Partners are one of the UK's most accurate pollsters (and one of the very few to project a win for Donald Trump in the 2024 US election). James delves into the explosive rise of Reform UK, sharing Friderichs Advisory

The Israeli military announces a ceasefire in Gaza, a California congressman's call for a detained journalist's release, a former Mitty star leading in national receiving, a Bay Area house cleaner charged in a violent home invasion, investigation of vandalism to a Palo Alto mural as a hate crime, a heartwarming tale of a Napa couple building a basketball family for North Bay immigrants, and the mixed resolution of Alameda County's ethical investment policy battle.

Episode NotesBrookline.News editor Sam Mintz and Brookline Interactive Group executive director Jessica Smyser talk about the latest news, including an FBI investigation in Brookline that never was, the closing of several local Starbucks locations, and a feel-good brain surgery story.

Earl Sam, Doug Gately, Nathan Brothers, Joey Kirchgessner and Ann Kloeckner preview the 12th annual Jazz 4 Justice. The event happens November 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Dodd Auditorium at the University of Mary Washington.  Jazz 4 Justice brings together great music and a great cause, with proceeds benefiting both Legal Aid Works and UMW music scholarships. Tickets are available now at legalaidworks.org/jazz4justice or can be purchased at the door.

State Representative Tackey Chan explains that federal cuts could cost Massachusetts at least a billion dollars for programs including Medicaid, and SNAP.

October 8, 2025 - Special Human Resources Committee Meeting

Quincy City Council President Ian Cain with a recap of the October 6th meeting including discussion about a municipal broadband network. Chapters (00:00:00) - City Council meets(00:05:06) - Subscriptions to the Marymount-Quincy Point Light(00:07:06) - Internet Service: Cost of the Project

An increase in pension disability payments, municipal broadband service, a new affordable housing development, and a celebration of the U.S. Navy's 250th birthday are all discussed in this update. Chapters (00:00:00) - Mayor Thomas Koch(00:02:14) - Government Shutdown(00:02:36) - Groundbreaking for 16 Family Housing Units in Quincy(00:05:09) - Local News on the Eastern Nazarene College Property(00:05:36) - City Council approves supplemental annual

Municipal broadband moves forward. Candidates forum. 1947 time capsule to be opened. Chapters (00:00:17) - Quincy Mayor Joe Catalano and More(00:02:51) - Brian Walsh to Have Mental Health Evaluation(00:04:21) - Boston Police: Large Car Takeover Involves Illegal Street Racing(00:07:30) - Quincy News Update: Oct. 7

It's time for our regular progress update on the Lilly Lebanon Project. Jeff Wagner from Fluor Corporation and Rae Hostetler from Hostetler PR join us. Rae and Jeff pass along project updates, including the details of a second shift set to begin on site. Jeff and Rae also recap Fluor Corporation's participation in this year's Battle of the BBQ event, and the give back effort scheduled for the holiday season.  Get more information on the Lebanon Lilly Project: https://www.lpgrowsboone.com/news/

Stay informed with the latest Bay Area news, including San Francisco's official recognition of a major religious holiday, a mother's account of her son's detention in Israel, the surge of a lesser-known virus, support for a college volleyball player amidst anti-trans groups, a local professor receiving the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, the Forest Service's challenges with prescribed burns, and a dad's entrepreneurial journey in building family camping trailers.