Universal Hub - Media

Sorry, CNN, this one's not for you

adamg — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:48:53 +0000

A group of grateful Bostonians are throwing a party to thank local reporters who covered the Marathon bombings:

While CNN and Fox News were fumbling the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombing, Boston's print, radio, and television reporters gave us accurate, up to date reports. National news rushed to be first, but Boston's locals beat them to the facts, reflected our collective strength and, most importantly, showed resolve in the face of stress, exhaustion, and overwhelming emotion. While we were stuck in our apartments, they eschewed rest and made us proud of our city.

It's Thursday at 6 p.m. at Lir, with the $10 cover going to the One Fund. Working local press get in for free.

Former Phoenix staffers try to give Boston a second alt weekly again

adamg — Mon, 06 May 2013 00:25:00 +0000

Former Phoenix staffers Liz Pelly and Faye Orlove last week launched the Media, which they hope can alt up the Hub again, initially online, maybe some day in print. Even though they're online, they'll be following a print-like publishing schedule:

[S]oon you'll find photo essays and video footage documenting creative communities around Boston; zine reviews from librarians at the Papercut Zine Library; a forward-thinking "Know Your Rights" column covering everything from dealing with bad landlords to throwing house shows. We'll have horoscopes, comics, and mixtapes.

Pelly adds:

Former Phoenix political columnist lands at Boston Magazine

adamg — Fri, 03 May 2013 18:52:04 +0000

David Bernstein reports on himself. Can a Best of Boston Politicians list be far behind?

Citizen complaint of the day: America's slobbiest name in news

adamg — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:27:35 +0000

A disgusted citizen complains about W. Dedham Street in the South End:

News organizations left their trash and tape all over our sidewalks following coverage of POTUS visit to the Cathedral. Please fine all and have them clean up. Multiple tv stations are in violation and can be identified easily as this picture shows.

How the Boston Herald made a domestic terrorist the face of welfare

Anonymous — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:31:46 +0000

Leave it to the Boston Herald to use the recent tragedy of the Boston Marathon bombing for politics, the politics of transitional assistance also known as welfare. Say what? What does domestic terrorism and welfare have to do with each other?

Well, yesterday the legislature on Beacon Hill was debating a budget and Republicans are, once again, trying to use welfare as a wedge issue. Also yesterday, Chris Cassidy at the Boston Herald broke a front page news story that deceased Boston Marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev was a welfare recipient. Sounds bad, right?

John King should hook up with the Internet

adamg — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:13:19 +0000

Daily Show on the scoop by Dorchester native John King: The most busted name in news.

The Onion: Internet Comes Up With 8.5 Million Leads On Potential Boston Bombing Suspect.

WEEI host quits - live, on air

adamg — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:32:53 +0000

Boston Sports Media Watch reports on how Pete Sheppard ended his career at WEEI this evening.

Two Phoenix refugees get jobs

adamg — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:01:30 +0000

Peter Kadzis at WGBH and Carly Carioli at Boston.com.