[act-ma] Honk! Festival, Alan Khazei Interview and More at Open Media Boston (week of 10/11/09)

[Jason Pramas]

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Hi folks! Check out this week's top stories from Open Media Boston. 
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News: Conversations with the Candidates for U.S. Senate: Alan Khazei
http://www.openmediaboston.org/node/964

News: Youthway on the MBTA
http://www.openmediaboston.org/node/900

Editorial: An Exciting Week of Peace and Social Justice Activities in Boston
http://www.openmediaboston.org/node/966

Opinion: “Off-Point:” Healthcare Overhaul Doublespeak
http://www.openmediaboston.org/node/959

Opinion: Scotland Willis: Former Boston City Council Candidate Shares 
Views On City and Country
http://www.openmediaboston.org/node/965

Opinion: Despite Huge Profits ...Verizon Forces Layoff of Nearly 200 Workers
http://www.openmediaboston.org/node/963

Arts: Honk! Festival a Blaring Success
http://www.openmediaboston.org/node/967


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