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Viewfinder: From Slavery to Freedom
A walking tour of Brookline history.
Take a walking tour around Brookline to discover some of the town's historical sites and learn about the slaves, slave-owners and abolitionists who lived here.
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Viewfinder: Quiet in the Libraries
Shhh. This week, Viewfinder heads to the libraries to see how folks interact with them.
People come to Brookline's Libraries for books, newspapers, internet or sometimes just a quiet space to work.
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Sunday, September 4, 2011
Week in Review: August 29 - September 2
The week in Brookline following Tropical Storm Irene. What was your top story?
Brookline Police Monday announced they were looking for a Suspect in a string of morning breaking-and-entering incidents in Coolidge Corner. Moms Talk issued an An Open Letter to New Parents, actually absolving the recipients of guilt. Brookline-JP Pop Warner Football played a key role in this week's Sports Buzz as well. Tuesday, the Ben and Jerry's truck wasn't the only thing on the move, so too was Frugal Family. A man was injured in a Newton Street head-on collision in the afternoon. The Board of Selectmen heard the Police, Fire and Public Works Departments on the preparation and clean-up of Tropical Storm Irene. Boston Police in neighboring JP found a body, and began investigating. Wednesday, a Brookline man plead guilty to corporate …
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Thursday, August 25, 2011
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Viewfinder: Scenes from the Chestnut Hill Reservoir
Whether it's to jog, bike or just enjoy the view, many people enjoy spending time at the Chestnut Hill Reservoir in the summer.
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Thursday, August 18, 2011
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Viewfinder: Floral Creations
Students participate in a floral design workshop through Brookline Adult and Community Education
Students participated in a floral design workshop called "Keeping it Local" at Brookline High School Wednesday evening through Brookline's Adult and Community Education Program. The workshop featured flowers which can be found locally in the New England area, and taught students how to create an arrangement, as well as care for the arrangements and flowers. Instructor Laurie Marino of You Make it and Take It offers these classes once a month. Marino has a bachelors in adult education and a masters in education and instructional design.
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Thursday, July 28, 2011
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Viewfinder: In by 9, Out by 5...
A look at some of the different dry cleaners around Brookline
Flip through the photos to check out some of the dry cleaning/tailoring establishments around Brookline and to hear about the people who work there.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Brookline's Week in Review: July 11 - July 15
Three car accidents in Brookline, and the passing of a great resident marked this very hot week.
As we close out this week, get ready for next week, as we release the Patch Passport. With it, you'll be a savvy Brookline tourist.
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Thursday, July 7, 2011
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Viewfinder: Pulling the Strings
Children and their parents participate in a family puppet workshop at the Puppet Showplace Theater
As part of their Summer Saturday Workshop series, the Puppet Showplace Theater held a family puppet workshop for children ages five and up and their parents. Participants first practiced using their imaginations to make puppets come to life before performing with actual puppets onstage. At the end of the workshop, they put on a performance of the American folk tale of Paul Bunyan. Next month's workshop, entitled "Junk Puppets" will feature puppet building from recycled materials.
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Thursday, June 30, 2011
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Viewfinder: Pie in the Sky
A behind-the-counter look at some of the pizza places around Brookline
Step into the kitchens of some of Brookline's pizza places to watch a ball of dough be transformed into the perfect pie.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
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Viewfinder: Eating Out, Outside
People in Brookline take a lunch break, many eating outside in the warmer weather.
As temperatures soar, and people try to beat the heat, restaurants are opening tables outside for folks to eat. Some people are even taking the al fresco concept a step further by skipping tables altogether.
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Carol Caro
9:03 am on Friday, September 23, 2011
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