West Roxbury residents learn affordable housing a universal concern

Over 5,000 miles away from Massachusetts, 16 local affordable housing leaders recently gathered in Israel for a week to share information, learn from their overseas counterparts and gather ideas that could impact Boston communities.
http://www.wickedlocal.com/west-roxbury/news/x2138753796/West-Roxbury-residents-learn-affordable-housing-a-universal-concern

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 10:38:08 -0700

Seeing Haiti up close at West Roxbury school

A dark painting of a post-apocalyptic world and an image of a brightly colored market scene might seem to have little in common. However, the contrasting pieces were created by Haitian artists two years after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake devastated the island nation and are now on display at a West Roxbury school.
http://www.wickedlocal.com/west-roxbury/news/x1120188623/Seeing-Haiti-up-close-at-West-Roxbury-school

Published: Fri, 04 May 2012 04:44:22 -0700

West Roxbury bakeries create desserts to battle breast cancer

From May 7 through May 13, more than 250 restaurants, bakeries, cafés, chocolate and ice cream shops throughout Massachusetts will participate in Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer, including Sugar Bakery and the bakery at Roche Brothers in West Roxbury.
http://www.wickedlocal.com/roslindale/news/x1018075035/West-Roxbury-bakeries-create-desserts-to-battle-breast-cancer

Published: Thu, 03 May 2012 14:15:48 -0700

Memorial Day services throughout Greater Boston

There will be numerous Memorial Day observances throughout the Greater Boston area.
http://www.wickedlocal.com/allston/news/x1898614624/Memorial-Day-services-throughout-Greater-Boston

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 21:16:28 -0700

Fiscal '13 budget increases funds for Ethos' AgeWell West Roxbury

State Rep. Ed Coppinger joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives last week in passing a balanced fiscal 2013 budget aimed at increasing government efficiency, cutting costs and preserving essential services across the commonwealth.
http://www.wickedlocal.com/west-roxbury/news/x206667638/Fiscal-13-budget-increases-funds-for-Ethos-AgeWell-West-Roxbury

Published: Tue, 01 May 2012 04:54:24 -0700

Rep. Coppinger kicks off re-election campaign

On Thursday, April 19, state Rep. Ed Coppinger was joined by his family, friends and supporters as he announced his campaign for re-election to the Massachusetts House of Representatives. At the Boston Elks Lodge in West Roxbury, Coppinger thanked the voters of West Roxbury, Roslindale and Brookline for electing him two years ago and asked for their support in his bid for re-election.
http://www.wickedlocal.com/brookline/news/x206667331/Rep-Coppinger-kicks-off-re-election-campaign

Published: Tue, 01 May 2012 04:18:46 -0700

Fundraisers in the works for West Roxbury Truman Society Rally

The specifics are still uncertain, but the organizers of this year’s Truman Society Rally agreed to hold two fundraising events before the rally in November in order to ensure they can pay off last year’s debts and cover this year’s expenses.
http://www.wickedlocal.com/roslindale/news/x1809310734/Fundraisers-in-the-works-for-West-Roxbury-Truman-Society-Rally

Published: Tue, 08 May 2012 20:04:56 -0700

Sen. Rush: Senate OKs Valor Act to help veterans

The Massachusetts Senate on Thursday unanimously passed “The Valor Act” – new legislation that will expand benefits and increase access to a range of services for veterans, active-duty military and their families, state Sen. Mike Rush, D-West Roxbury, announced in a press release.
http://www.dailynewstranscript.com/news/x1942607897/Sen-Rush-Senate-OKs-Valor-Act-to-help-veterans

Published: Fri, 04 May 2012 08:15:54 -0700

West Roxbury's May Institute: Distracted driving + teens a bad mix

Every day, more than 16 people are killed and 1,300 injured in motor vehicle accidents involving a distracted driver. The highest proportion of distraction-related fatal accidents involves teenage drivers.
http://www.wickedlocal.com/roslindale/news/x1120188690/West-Roxburys-May-Institute-Distracted-driving-teens-a-bad-mix

Published: Thu, 03 May 2012 11:46:06 -0700

Bargain towns under $200,000

Yes, even in high-priced Massachusetts, you can buy a house now for under $200,000. In many parts of the country...
http://www.boston.com/realestate/news/blogs/renow/2012/05/bargain_towns_u.html

Published: Mon, 14 May 2012 17:12:41 -0700