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Danielle McFadden filled in for Teddy Panos and welcomed Phil Sisson (President of Middlesex Community College) and Nate Mackinnon (Executive Director of the Massachusetts Association of Community Colleges) into the Wellpoint Studios.

They talked MassReconnect and MassEducate - two programs that provide free community college for Massachusetts residents, the impact of community colleges on individuals, families, employers and the community, Duel Enrollment and more!

For more info visit: https://www.middlesex.edu/index.html or https://masscc.org/.

Danielle McFadden filled in for Teddy Panos and welcomed the Lowell 11U Baseball team into the Wellpoint Studios. Her guests were Head Coach Bill Florence and players Sean Drinkwater, Ryder Swett and Tommy Florence. 

They talked about their championship summer (Cal Ripken Eastern Massachusetts State Champions and Bay State Champions), thanked their coaches and parents, discussed what baseball means to them AND gave a preview for their Cooperstown trip next summer. #insidelowell

Danielle McFadden, President of the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce, was joined in the Wellpoint Studios by Kelly Proulx (Director of Communications & Public Relations) and Makayla Clougherty (Public Health and Marketing Coordinator) at the Merrimack Valley Food Bank (MVFB).

Topics discussed include the difference between a food bank and a food pantry, the MVFB's programs, upcoming changes to the SNAP program and their upcoming golf tournament on September 8th (https://onecau.se/mvfbgolf).

For more info visit https://mvfb.org/

The 𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐬, 𝐉𝐢𝐦 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐢 and 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐬, are back with another look at the political world. This week's discussion includes corruption charges against Sheriff Steven Tompkins, the state's money management and transparency issues, and the upcoming Trump-Putin summit; #insidelowell

It's 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 '𝐞𝐦 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, as Teddy Panos offers a sneak peek at tonight's Lowell City Council meeting, including the in-person early voting schedule release and the free ride ending for electric vehicle owners. In addition, are leaders of foreign nations actually watching the 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐮𝐥𝐬𝐞 and heeding our advice? #insidelowell 

Danielle McFadden, President of the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce, was joined in the Wellpoint Studios by Levi Dennis (Director), Jaydalise Maldonado and Aliyah Burgos from Community Connections.
 
Topics discussed include the formation of Community Connections, the need in our community, youth development and their Back to School event on August 23rd from 10am-4pm at Gage Park.

For more info visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553042494755.

With election issues all over the news recently, former Lowell Elections Director and State Elections Official 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐚𝐬 helps kick off a new week of the 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐮𝐥𝐬𝐞. Join us as we look at the history of Gerrymandering, Massachusetts' rich tradition of the practice and how even today, the Greater Lowell arear is grounded in controversial district drawing. Plus, we take a look at two potential ballot initiatives and what they're aiming to eliminate; #insidelowell

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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 and 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐫 uncork a new, effervescent Cabernet Sauvignon from California, before sampling a highly rated old Syrah that undergoes a dramatic taste transformation as it ages; #insidelowell

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐝 helps wrap up another week on the 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐮𝐥𝐬𝐞 with a look at majority-minority districts, data centers, and why so many Massachusetts residents stand up to "kings" but have no problem bowing in front of the state's queens; #insidelowell

Recent Lowell High grad and School Building Committee member 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐃𝐞𝐥 𝐎𝐫𝐛𝐞 makes his 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐮𝐥𝐬𝐞 debut. What ensues is a fascinating discussion on the LHS construction project, statewide school cell phone ban and the legislative push for later school start times in MA. In addition, Kendrick shares his insights on youth engagement in local politics and how to foster more of it; #insidelowell