508 #215: We’re #1!

508 is a show about Worcester. This week, Brendan talks about how Worcester is “the snowiest city this winter in the United States”, and talks about his concerns over a possible slot machine casino and hotel in the city. Mike tries to avoid ranting by reading a brief statement on panhandling, then rants about how the city should encourage competition by easing restrictions on food carts.

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508 #214: The Future of Journalism

508 is a show about Worcester. This week, we talk about local journalism, past, present, and future, with participants in the Worcester Institute for Senior Education at Assumption College. Special thanks to Tracy Novick and Karl Hakkarainen.

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508 #213: Guns and Walmart

508 is a show about Worcester. This week, Scott Schaeffer-Duffy and Brendan Melican discuss and debate an upcoming anti-gun protest at the local Walmart.

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508 #212: What Would Francis Do?

508 is a show about Worcester. This week, Scott Schaeffer-Duffy, Robert Peters, and Brendan Melican discuss Worcester’s anti-panhandling laws and opposing them with civil disobedience.

On a related note, here’s a good 2013 article on Saint Francis.

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508 #211: Paris Of The Eighties Cafe

508 is a show about Worcester. This week, we talk Worcester at the Paris Of The Eighties Cafe with Chris Besaw, Gina Migliozzi, Erika Dunn, Martha Assefa, Jen Burt, Asa Needle, Nicole Apostola, and Dante Comparetto.

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508 #210: Bobcat Was Rabid

508 is a show about Worcester. This week’s panel is Amy Chase, Chris Robarge, and Brendan Melican.

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508 #209: UPDATED BREAKING

508 is a show about Worcester. This week’s panel is Brendan Melican, Shane Capra, Bruce “Snow Ghost” Russell, Jen Burt, and Holly C.K. Jones. Not on this week’s show: the now 3 North High altercations.

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