Topic: Youth

MLK Day 2022 Preview

January 15, 2022 would have been Dr. Martin Luther King’s 93rd birthday. To celebrate this occasion and to honor this legendary and steadfast champion of civil rights, Arlington will be

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The History of the Jason Russell House

You would think that after nearly three hundred years, all secrets would be revealed at Arlington’s Jason Russell house. But an ongoing investigation recently by historians and ballistics professionals shows

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Kickstand Cafes Outdoor Dining

A popular coffee house in the center where people can kick back, sip some espresso or delight themselves with some sandwiches, expanded seating options for patrons, indoor and out. Here’s

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Ottoson Art Team

Arlington residents have a bunch of summer recreation activities to choose from, but how about those more interested in the arts? Senior News Producer, Anim Osmani introduces us to a

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AHS Dress Code Protest

A way that people try to stay cool is by dressing more lightly and comfortably in the spring and summer. For some Arlington High School students, this has sparked controversy

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ACMi News: June 04, 2021

Fire swept through a two-family home in East Arlington last weekend. Arlington Police de-escalate a tense situation in Mugar Woods as an officer keeps his cool while facing a man

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Minuteman Robotics Team

A group of Minuteman High School students recently won two awards at the FIRST Robotics competition. FIRST is a global nonprofit organization that advances education in STEM subjects, as their

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YOU VIEW (S1E5) – INSIDE OUT

You View – Season 1 Episode 5 In this episode, we roam the halls of the soon to be bustling Capitol Theatre, have a discussion with leaders of Asian American

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AHS Spring Musical: Amour

The Arlington High School Drama Guild has put together a virtual musical, Amour! In postwar Paris, an unassuming clerk – who secretly pines for his unhappily married neighbor – inexplicably

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YOU VIEW (S1E3) – TIME OF TRANSITION

You View – Season 1 Episode 3 In this episode, a journalist gives her take on the latest happenings around town, students express their perspectives on AHS’ new hybrid model,

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AWG Newsletter | March 2021

This video was created in coordination with Arlington Community Media, Inc. in Arlington, MA. ACMi is dedicated to providing an electronic forum for the free exchange of information and ideas

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A-Town Teen Film Festival 2020

A-Town 2020 Program: Final Hour – Michael W. The Grill – ACMi Summer Film Camp To the Seas – Kayleen Vicente The Multiverse – LTC Youth Media The Fear –

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AWG January Newsletter

This video was created in coordination with Arlington Community Media, Inc. in Arlington, MA. ACMi is dedicated to providing an electronic forum for the free exchange of information and ideas

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Talk of the Town | 2020 in Review with Adam Chapdelaine

Talk of the Town | 2020 in Review with Adam Chapdelaine

Town Manager Adam Chapdelaine gives an overview of 2020 in the Town of Arlington, MA. To find out more visit: https://www.acmi.tv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/acmitv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/acmitv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arlingtoncommunitymedia/

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Pumpkin Recycling Event

Halloween has come and gone safely here in Arlington. So what do people do with their pumpkins now? Why, recycle them of course! ACMi news correspondent Krystin Beaulieu attended a

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Fundraising 4 Paws

A local 5th grader, Sabina von Goeler, raised over $1,300 for an animal shelter in Groveland through her online community project, Fundraising 4 Paws. ACMi News correspondent Isabel Litterst met

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YOU VIEW – THIS IS YOUR SHOW

Want to be on a TV Show? Want an easy way to make something for and about your peers? WELL, THIS IS YOUR CHANCE! You View, the original show about

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ACMi News: October 09, 2020

Local businesses get a boost as we head into the fall and some quirky new residents move into lodgings with a view of Spy Pond. That and more on ACMi

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Sports Update – October 9, 2020

Arlington sports are BACK! Nick brings you the results from week 1 of the fall sports season. ACMi Sports broadcasts are volunteer productions, and we need YOUR help to cover

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Ryan O’Rourke Interview

Nick sits down with Arlington Boys Soccer captain Ryan O’Rourke to discuss the team’s season opening matchup against Woburn. ACMi Sports broadcasts are volunteer productions, and we need YOUR help

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Arlington High School – Welcome Back!

Teachers and staff welcome students back to AHS. This video was created in coordination with Arlington Community Media, Inc. in Arlington, MA. ACMi is dedicated to providing an electronic forum

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Students Reflect

The Arlington Public Schools K-12 Visual Art Department is pleased to present “Students Reflect”: a video featuring student artwork created during the pandemic. The prompt was simply this: “We invite

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Ottoson 8th Grade Moving On – 2020

This video was created in coordination with Arlington Community Media, Inc. in Arlington, MA. ACMi is dedicated to providing an electronic forum for the free exchange of information and ideas

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Arlington High School Graduation 2020

This video was created in coordination with Arlington Community Media, Inc. in Arlington, MA. ACMi is dedicated to providing an electronic forum for the free exchange of information and ideas

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Arlington Select Board Debate 2020

There are two open seats on the Select Board, and three candidates in the contest to fill them. In this debate, veteran Select Board member Diane Mahon and first-time candidates

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Daily Announcement 05 15 20

Senior Parent meeting date Audit reporting Student Honors from NASA “Perseus” by Soon Hee Newbold, performed by members of our AHS Honors Orchestra.

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Daily Announcement – May 14, 2020

Your questions Recording audits Senior book return Retrieving belongings Senior parent forum Course selection “I cannot dance upon my toes” by Emily Dickinson, read by English teacher Ms. Bessette

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The Daily Announcement – May 11, 2020

Deadline to Audit Complete the Form for Term 4 Should I Audit? Coronacation Compilation Senior Video at acmi.tv/ponder-remote Senior Events page update New MOOCs for credit “Starbucks” written and read

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Plushie Irish Setter

Provided to YouTube by CDBaby Plushie Irish Setter · Eliora Plushie Irish Setter ℗ 2020 Eliora Released on: 2020-03-27 Auto-generated by YouTube.

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Sports Update May 1st, 2020

The final Sports Update of the season. See you in the fall! ACMi Sports broadcasts are volunteer productions, and we need YOUR help to cover the games. If you are

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Daily Announcement – April 29, 2020

Senior Meeting with Administration Survey for Seniors Virtual Spirit Week Poem of the Day is “Counting the Stars at Night” by Tongju Yun, read by physics teacher Dr. Roth

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ABC's of LGBTQ+ | Noah Stang-Osborne & Valerie Overton

ABCs of LGBTQ+ / Identities and Orientations

Trans activist Noah Stang-Osborne & LexPride Co-Chair Valerie Overton explain the types of identities we all have (sex assigned at birth, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, romantic orientation), how

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ABC's of LGBTQ+ | Advancing Social Justice

ABC’s of LGBTQ+ | Advancing Social Justice

Activists Andy Rubinson (Arlington Rainbow Commission) & Valerie Overton (LexPride) discuss the gaps in laws, policies, and circumstances that lead to situations where LGBTQ+ people tend to be vulnerable. They

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ABC's of LGBTQ+ | Etiquette and Allyship

ABC’s of LGBTQ+ | Etiquette and Allyship

Trans activist Noah Stang-Osborne & LexPride Co-Chair Valerie Overton discuss the distinct likelihood that we interact with LGBTQ+ people often, sometimes without knowing. They explain basic good practices for inclusivity

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Messages From Future Earth – Episode 5

Cieler concludes this podcast series with an urgent call to action–there are limited days left for Earth when she sends her message. This podcast was produced by the Ottoson Green

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The Daily Announcement – April 24, 2020

Eid Mubarak, Ponder Scope and Sports Update, “Atoms with Consciousness, Matter with Curiosity” by Richard Feynman, read by Physics teacher Mr. Petrozzino (in honor of National Physics Day).

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Daily Announcement – April 8, 2020

An update on learning from home, information about a virtual family support group, and the poem of the day from Dr. Roth. This video was created in coordination with Arlington

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Daily Announcement – April 6, 2020

Paul McKnight reads the poem of the day, “Kindness” by Naomi Shihab Nye. This video was created in coordination with Arlington Community Media, Inc. in Arlington, MA. ACMi is dedicated

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ACMi Sports Update: April 03, 2020

ACMi Sports: http://youtube.com/acmisports Website: http://acmi.tv/news/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/acminews Twitter: https://twitter.com/acminews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acminews/

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Daily Announcement – April 3, 2020

The end of Term 3, thoughts on enrichment, a performance of ‘Pinball Wizard’, and the Poem of the Day with Mr. Bourassa. This video was created in coordination with Arlington

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AHS Trivia Stars

What was the ship that came to the rescue of the Titanic survivors? Where did George Washington take the oath of office? Arlington High School trivia buffs took to the

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ACMi News: February 07, 2020

A two-alarm garage fire then a series of explosions on Bowdoin Street in Arlington as billowing smoke can be seen for miles. Arlington fire crews frantically work to save nearby

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ACMi News: September 27, 2019

Arlington is on the fast track to install a faster track. Get ready for a permanent designated bus lane on Mass Ave in the near future. We talk to town

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Lots of Happy Campers!

Some unusual creatures were lurking through the Dallin Elementary School this week. They acted as teachers of sorts for the annual health, recreation and community safety summer program, better known

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ACMi News: June 28, 2019

An Arlington lawmaker agrees to forfeit $10,000 in loans to his campaign after the state says he broke several campaign finance laws. We’ll have the latest on Sean Garballey. Spy

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Ottoson Memorial Day Assembly 2019

This video was created in coordination with Arlington Community Media, Inc. in Arlington, MA. ACMi is dedicated to providing an electronic forum for the free exchange of information and ideas

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Aloha Ukes!

Did you ever hear of an instrument known as the “jumping flea?” Beatle George Harrison strummed on a “jumping flea.” We know the instrument better as a ukulele! Harrison used

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ACMi News: June 07, 2019

Most everyone has weighed in on the special election which will determine the course Arlington will be taking in the next few years. We have complete coverage of the proposed

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Salon by the Sea

For their final projects, members of the Summer Filmmaking Boot Camp were given a genre, character, prop, and line of dialogue as prompts to create a film. This team was

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Arlington High School Graduation 2019

Director: Kevin Wetmore Tech Director: Alex Van Thong Cameras: Sam Staiti, Laura Davies, Nico Martinez Robotic Camera: Sean Keane Video Engineering: Jeff Munro, Staz Modrzynski Production Assistant: Daniel Gorbunov Graphics:

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ACMi News: April 26, 2019

This years annual town meeting gets underway this week. Some town leaders say that Arlington needs to change but there are many town meeting members saying not so fast. We’ll

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Circus Smirkus at Stratton

You know the old saying “I’m going to run off and join the circus?” No need for kids to do that at one Arlington school. The circus has come to

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ACMi News: April 05, 2019

Arlington’s 2019 Patriot’s Day Weekend is just days away. This year’s celebration promises parade bands, entertainers, marching groups, and a grand marshal who has a remarkable tale to tell through

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Eat Sleep Dance Repeat Promo 1

This video was created in coordination with Arlington Community Media, Inc. in Arlington, MA. ACMi is dedicated to providing an electronic forum for the free exchange of information and ideas

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Eat Sleep Dance Repeat Promo 2

This video was created in coordination with Arlington Community Media, Inc. in Arlington, MA. ACMi is dedicated to providing an electronic forum for the free exchange of information and ideas

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Black Women

Produced by Allison Desir, Johnnie Williams and Mattingly Wood for the Summer Media Institute 2018

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Fashion Foundation: Mattingly Ep 1

This video looks into Mattingly’s fashion foundation: this means her evolution in fashion. She is asked a series of questions about her experiences and struggles of finding her own style

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Me and My Religion

A personal narrative about a young person’s complex relationship with her religion. Produced by Eyerusalem Worku for SYPP 2019.

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Let the Kids Talk

Produced by Harry Jean, Johnny Pierre and Mattingly Wood for the School Year Production Program Spring 2018. Produced in collaboration with the Cambridge Public Health Department.

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Paper Clip Challenge

Inspired by Kyle MacDonald’s success trading a paperclip for a house, Chris, Ahmed, and Amine set out on their own experiment, hoping to inspire others to take chances. Over the

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La Cena

Shot as a combination of cinéma verité and home video, this portrait of different families takes a look at the differences between how families interact through the universal experience of

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Larp is Forever

https://youtu.be/BP2ni9jeDh0 Mini documentary made with the Ottoson Media Group, the middle school group I mentor, about LARP (Live Adventure Role Playing, a club activity offered in our School by LAP,

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Julian Carpenter – Varese

An original composition by Julian Carpenter, entitled Varese. A wild ride of fusion jazz. Julian is based out of Massachusetts and will be attending Berklee School of Music in the

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Auditioning (Short Film)

A struggling musician develops a scheme to get into the school of his dreams. Twitter: https://twitter.com/BortnerBen My podcast: https://soundcloud.com/ben-bortner-590052730 Music Used: Radio Ga-Ga by Queen Main Theme – Ron by

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My Mind as Company

Inspired by the concept of constant scrutinization and wanting to explore whether this is an internal or external force, I assumed the role of the dancer in my collage “On

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Contemplation of an Occasion

Directed and edited by Isa Dray Featuring actress Venice Mountain- Zona Music written and performed by Julian Carpenter Lighting by Kevin Wetmore Special thanks to Arlington Community Media, Inc

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Fresh Isaac: LTC Youth Program 2018

https://youtu.be/w07QgMcQt6w A music video created by students from the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell in December 2018 at LTC. The LTC youth video workshop, led by Jose Negron,

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Arlington’s Next J.K. Rowling?

Next time you hit the cafe and are looking for something to read while you sip your warm cup o’ joe, you may want to try the latest story from

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Thanksgiving Food Drive

Tom Turkey is making his way to dinner tables. But for some, the feast would not be possible if it weren’t for the efforts of students. Schools throughout town have

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Faith Speaks – Ep. 3

This video was created in coordination with Arlington Community Media, Inc. in Arlington, MA. ACMi is dedicated to providing an electronic forum for the free exchange of information and ideas

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Faith Speaks – Ep. 2

This video was created in coordination with Arlington Community Media, Inc. in Arlington, MA. ACMi is dedicated to providing an electronic forum for the free exchange of information and ideas

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Inside Arlington High School: Makerspace

Explore the AHS Makerspace. Assistant Principal William McCarthy gives a tour of the current multi-disciplinary makerspace, current space limitations and future building needs. This video is produced by ACMi and

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Inside Arlington High School: Media Center

Explore the AHS Media Center. Assistant Principal William McCarthy gives a tour of the current Media Center, current space limitations and future building needs for a new Library Learning Commons.

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Inside Arlington High School: Science Rooms

Explore one of the AHS Science classrooms. Assistant Principal William McCarthy gives a tour of a current Science classroom/lab, current space limitations and future building needs. This video is produced

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Inside Arlington High School: Auditorium

Explore the AHS Auditorium. Assistant Principal William McCarthy gives an overview of the strong performing arts program, current space limitations and future building needs. This video is produced by ACMi

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LIGHTSWITCH – Lazy Crockett (Music Video)

We never know when it’s coming, we do not get that liberty. We only feel its consequences. For families, friends, humans among the darkness. https://youtu.be/7lgyJf6oPqE RIP HD. Your influence will

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Boys & Girls Club 80th Anniversary

After 80 years of fun, the Arlington Boys & Girls Club is showing no signs of old age! The numerous summer programs continue to be the home of lifelong friendships

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HRC Camp and Summer Activites

School is out and its officially summer. We visit the annual HRC camp at Dallin School… and summer pastimes around town. “Blue Ska” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons:

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Peirce and Brackett School Banks

According to the financial news service CNBC, thirty nine percent of Americans have no savings at all and almost sixty percent have less one thousand dollars put away. Students at

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Arlington High School Graduation 2018

Directed by Staz Modrzynski Cameras: Felix Moisand, Felix Ansell, Zach Garrigus, Colin Gilbert, Sam Staiti This video was created in coordination with Arlington Community Media, Inc. in Arlington, MA. ACMi

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Ottoson Chinese New Year Festival 2018

Produced by Ottoson Media Group This video was created in coordination with Arlington Community Media, Inc. in Arlington, MA. ACMi is dedicated to providing an electronic forum for the free

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Ponder Threads

Arlington High School Nurse Sarah Lee saw a need. She teamed up with the Interact and Do Something Club to do something about it. Now AHS students can “shop” for

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Concussion Safety

New research is changing the way many think about contact sports. The importance of protecting young brains is being better understood. Here in Arlington, sports programs are responding with increased

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On Set with Japanese Exchange Students

The Arlington/Nagaokakyo sister city exchange has allowed hundreds of young people to experience a new culture over the past decade. This spring twenty six Japanese students are visiting Arlington and

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AHS Headed to Super 8 Championship

The Arlington Spy Ponders defeated Malden Catholic in the Super 8 Semifinals, 2-1 in double overtime Wednesday. They’ll be playing for their first state title in 46 years against Central

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The Ponder Scope | March 10, 2017

On this Ponder Scope we learn about the Children’s Toy Drive, the 2017 trip to Japan and more. Discover opportunities, upcoming events, updates, and more.

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Chopped Jr. Winner Charlotte Kilroy

At 13 years old, Arlington native Charlotte Kilroy is receiving national recognition after winning Chopped Junior, a cooking game show on The Food Network. She fell in love with cooking

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Ottoson Middle School Portrait Art Project

Larger than life size pictures of adolescents hang on the outside of Ottoson Middle School. They’re meant to help children celebrate their individuality. The project came about after racially motivated

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Sammy Snail’s Puppet Show

Sammy Snail’s Puppet Multi Media Event (sammysnail.com) is a show with a purpose. It recently taught children and adults at The Regent Theater in Arlington how to deal with stress

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Stratton Modulars

Stratton Elementary teachers and staff are busy preparing students new temporary home. Some 400 students will be housed in 28 trailers for the 2016-2017 school year. They have been leased

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Senior Center Developments

The Senior Center in Arlington may be getting an update. The facilities on Maple Street allow elders in the town to come together, socialize, and take part in classes. But

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Nagaokakyo Students visit ACMI

Students from Japan are getting to know Arlington better. A group of teens from Nagaokakyo, Japan have immersed themselves in the culture here continuing with a 32 year-long sister city

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Teen Art Banners

Arlington Public Art recently kicked off their Teen Art Banner Initiative. Following the winner’s submissions being displayed throughout Mass Ave, we spoke with Adria Arch from the organization to get

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Girls Basketball Clinic

According to town officials fewer girls have been participating in winter athletics during the last couple of years, particularly in the sport of basketball. Of the 320 players participating in

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Newscast: January 14, 2016

At Arlington Public News, we bring you stories of interest to Arlington and surrounding communities. In tonight’s newscast we have highlights from the recent joint meeting at Town Hall of

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Casey McQuillen visit to OMS

Casey McQuillen is a singer-songwriter and former American Idol contestant. She performed her program entitled “You Matter,” an interactive concert of songs and stories with an anti-bullying theme at Ottoson

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Newscast: January 7, 2016

At Arlington Public News, we bring you stories of interest to Arlington and surrounding communities. In tonight’s newscast we tell you about a unique sport that is as much mental

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Prudential Light Up for PYD

For this past holiday season, the Prudential Center once again shined bright for local community organizations. On December 11th, Partners for Youth with Disabilities flipped the switch to light up

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One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

Arlington Children’s Theatre presented One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, a play by Ken Kesey, to the Arlington community this past month. This show normally put on by adults was

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China’s Two-Child Policy – Part 2

From our previous segment on China’s two child policy, college students continues sharing their reaction to the newly-implemented policy. Also, an environmental specialist from Brandeis University talks about the policy’s

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Thompson Elementary School Rebuild

The extensive rebuild of the Thompson Elementary School in East Arlington is the most recent of a number of school renovation projects in town. ACMi was there to chronicle the

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China’s Two-Child Policy – Part 1

China’s national policy of family planning that only allowed one child per family since the 1970’s was recently replaced with a two-child policy. College students and a professor who are

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Arlington-Teosinte Sister City Project

APN follows ACMi’s Youth Coordinator Jessica Barnthouse into a fourth-grade classroom in Arlington to find out how she is training the students to use their iPads to make Stop-Motion Animation

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Child Fire Safety

The Arlington Fire Department has been getting the word out on fire prevention tips and the schools are no exception. Their fire safety talks presented to elementary school children so

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Youth Counseling

Recent cases of teen deaths in the Arlington community trigger discussions of ways to help teenagers overcome stresses, grief, and related mental health problems. The Clinical Director of Arlington Youth

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Newscast: October 8, 2015

At Arlington Public News, we bring you stories of interest to Arlington and surrounding communities. In tonight’s newscast, we report from a recent meeting looking to change the Massachusetts State

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Soman Chainani

On October 6, Children’s series author Soman Chainani shared his famous work “The School for Good and Evil” to kids of Ottoson Middle School.

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The Children’s Room – Extended

The Children’s room is an invaluable resource in Arlington for grieving families and children, and APN was there to talk with the education director Deborah Rivlin. We spoke about how

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The Children’s Room

The Children’s room is an invaluable resource in Arlington for grieving families and children, and APN was there to talk with the education director Deborah Rivlin. We spoke about how

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Newscast: August 20, 2015

At Arlington Public News, we bring you stories of interest to Arlington and surrounding communities. In tonight’s newscast, we take a tour of the renovated Central Fire Station; we discuss

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Body Image – Part 3

This segment is about the affect of negative body image on high school girls. Body Image is the way people perceive their own appearance, which can be skewed because of

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Newscast: August 13, 2015

At Arlington Public News, we bring you stories of interest to Arlington and surrounding communities. In tonight’s newscast, we discuss maintaining privacy and safety online; we talk with author Alan

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Body Image – Part 2

In part 2 of a series on adolescent’s body Image, young women discuss dealing with the pressure to reach a certain standard of beauty, and the effects of negatively focusing

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Newscast: August 6, 2015

At Arlington Public News, we bring you stories of interest to Arlington and surrounding communities. In tonight’s newscast: a look at Arlington’s new approach to combat drug addiction, changes in

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Body Image – Part 1

This segment is about the affect of negative body image on high school girls. Body Image is the way people perceive their own appearance, which can be skewed because of

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Newscast: July 2, 2015

At Arlington Public News we bring you stories of interest to Arlington and surrounding communities. In tonight’s newscast, we’ll tell you about an opportunity for residents to weigh in the

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Cops & Kids

Cops & Kids is a special summer program for Arlington kids. The program is offered to children grades 1-6, and it’s collaboration effort by the Arlington Recreation Department, Arlington Police

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Newscast: June 11, 2015

At Arlington Public News, we bring you stories of interest to Arlington and surrounding communities. In tonight’s newscast, we hear from police on the latest surrounding a recent double shooting

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Newscast: June 4, 2015

At Arlington Public News, we bring you stories of interest to Arlington and surrounding communities. We bring you highlights from a recent Mugar Property neighborhood meeting. We discuss what the

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From Seniors to Kids, and Back Again

APN attended an intergenerational storytelling project on May 28th at the Council on Aging, and spoke to both kids and storytellers about the shared experience. The program was supported in

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Newscast: May 21, 2015

At Arlington Public News, we bring you stories of interest to Arlington and surrounding communities. In tonight’s newscast, we discuss 40B projects and what they might mean for Arlington, we

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Frank Roche

APN recently caught up with Arlington High School senior and standout athlete Frank Roche. Roche was selected as the recipient of the “MIAA Student Athlete of the Month Award” for

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Dallin School Go Green Team

The Dallin School Go Green Team was recognized at a ceremony at the State House on May 11, 2015. APN visited members of this special group of youngsters, to find

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Newscast: May 7, 2015

At Arlington Public News, we bring you stories of interest to Arlington and surrounding communities. In tonight’s newscast, we continue reporting on Building Arlington’s Schools, with Principal Janger taking us

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Concord Consortium

Recently, The Concord Consortium, an educational research organization came to AHS to talk about 3-D Energy. Ninth-graders in the Honors Physical Science classes learned about energy efficiency and ways to

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Newscast: April 30, 2015

In tonight’s newscast, we continue reporting on Business and Businesses in Arlington and explore the concerns and issues they face. We have a conversation about Fatherhood, Masculinity and Race with

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Fathers and Race – Extended

The birth of a child is typically one of a parent’s happiest moments. But what if the child faced a mountain of biased and stunting statistics, not because of who

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Newscast: April 23, 2015

At Arlington Public News, we bring you stories of interest to Arlington and surrounding communities. In tonight’s newscast, we bring you a point of view on the inspiring story of

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Fathers and Race

The birth of a child is typically one of a parent’s happiest moments. But what if the child faced a mountain of biased and stunting statistics, not because of who

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Mike Lupica

Mike Lupica, a prominent young adults sports author, visited the Ottoson Middle School on Wednesday, February 25th. During his presentation, Lupica spoke about the values of friendship, courage, and loyalty

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Newscast: March 26, 2015

At Arlington Public News, we bring you stories of interest to Arlington and surrounding communities. In tonight’s newscast, we speak to a middle school teacher who won a national award

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Mock Town Hall

For a different perspective on Town Meeting, we bring you highlights from the Thompson Elementary School’s annual 3rd grade Mock Town Meeting, led by School Committee chair and Town Meeting

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Newscast: March 12, 2015

At Arlington Public News, we bring you stories of interest to Arlington and surrounding communities. In tonight’s newscast, we look at students in a robotics competition, we discuss the issue

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Lucy’s Love Bus

Lucy’s Love Bus is a non-profit organization that works to improve the quality of life of pediatric cancer patients by providing funds for care and therapies such as massage, therapeutic

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Robotics Competition 2015

On Saturday, January 24th high schoolers from across the state have been busy, working on their robotics for the first Tech Challenge Robotics Competition. APN producer Gayatri Sundar Rajan brings

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Newscast: February 26, 2015

At Arlington Public News, we bring you stories of interest to Arlington and surrounding communities. In tonight’s newscast, we hear about Arlington’s latests crime statistics, we discuss democracy and the

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Newscast: January 15, 2015

At Arlington Public News, we bring you stories of interest to Arlington and surrounding communities. In tonight’s newscast, we present highlights of a panel discussion on “Race Matters,” we learn

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Newscast: October 30, 2014

At Arlington Public News, we bring you stories of interest to Arlington and surrounding communities. In tonight’s newscast, we speak with the Town Manager about the National Grid electrical rate

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Newscast: October 9, 2014

In tonight’s newscast, we bring you a report about safety on the Minuteman Bike Path. We discuss Arlington’s 2014 Green Grant, and we speak with a volunteer and participant in

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Ready, Set, Kids!

Ready, Set, Kids! is a new Children’s Center that has opened in Arlington. APN visited the center to get a closer look at the facilities and the options it offers

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Newscast: August 7, 2014

In tonight’s newscast, we speak to the co-founders of a very special, local non-profit, we bring you highlights from the recent “Chairful 2014” event, and we wrap up our series

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Adolescence Series: Part 6

News producer Peter Bermudes concludes our series on Understanding Adolescence. The series has focused on the confusing, frustrating, but ultimately memorable age we like to call adolescence. This segment is

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Newscast: July 10, 2014

In tonight’s newscast, we look at an organization that counsels and empowers women; we speak with Activist and Author Alice Rothchild about the Israeli/Palestinian conflict; and we discuss ways that

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National History Day

In part two of this look at the National History Day Competition, Youth Producer Gayatri Sundar Rajan continues to follow two Ottoson Students who participated this year. The contest requires

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Adolescence Series: Part 5

Today we address the stresses our children face, as well as the symptoms and illnesses that can manifest as a result. Adolescence Series: Part 5 – Extended Interview

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Newscast: June 19, 2014

In tonight’s newscast we talk with an Arlington resident who founded an addiction recovery program, we learn about the water quality of the Mystic River, and we introduce a new

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Ottoson Memorial Day

A Memorial Day Assembly was held at the Ottoson Middle School on Friday May, 23rd. Youth Producer Gayatri Sundar Rajan covered the proceedings. This segment was part of Newscast recorded

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Young Men’s Success Series

The Young Men’s Success Series is a life-management program designed to provide young men with skills to build a successful life. News Producers Michael Armanious and Gayatri Sundar Rajan show

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Newscast: June 5, 2014

In tonight’s newscast, we will also learn about the goals of Arlington’s Diversity Task Group, we’ll speak with volunteers from the non-profit iCanShine, and we will discuss life as a

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Annushka Munch

Recently, APN attended the opening of Arlington resident and photographer Annushka Munch’s exhibit at the Tufts Street Gallery of the Arlington Center for the Arts. Here we take a look

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Newscast: May 22, 2014

In tonight’s newscast, we explore the challenges working women face as they move in and out of the workforce, we learn about a very special camp that took place at

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iCanShine

iCanShine is a non-profit organization that teaches individuals with disabilities how to ride bicycles. In Arlington, iCanShine held a bike camp at the Ottoson Middle School during school vacation week

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Newscast: May 8, 2014

In tonight’s newscast, we tell you about rabies – how it’s transmitted and what you can do to protect yourself and your pets. We bring you highlights from a Narcan

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Dick Smith

Dick Smith was an Arlington resident for over fifty years. Throughout his life, he was active in politics and various causes, both locally and more broadly. He was honored for

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Sister City Celebration

2014 marks the 30-year anniversary of the sister-city relationship between Arlington and Nagaokakyo, Japan. To celebrate, the town held an event to celebrate the special cultural exchange program. The “Sister

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Generation Citizen 2014 – Youth Segment

The goal of Generation Citizen is to teach teenagers how to become better citizens via an in-class curriculum and exercises. We delve into this ambitious project in the following report.

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Newscast: April 24, 2014

In tonight’s newscast, we feature updates on two runners who participated in this year’s Boston Marathon, we discuss the Wage Project with former Lt. Governor Evelyn Murphy, and we bring

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Debbie O’Carroll

On March 22nd 2014, Debbie O’Carroll performed her spectacular Magical Theatre for Children show at the Regent Theatre in Arlington, MA. Debbie incorporates magic into her performance as she tells

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Newscast: March 27, 2014

https://vimeo.com/90556380 In tonight’s newscast, we learn about the field of urban planning; we discuss the consequences of net neutrality; and we hear about the importance of learning your history from

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Newscast: March 13, 2014

https://vimeo.com/89341381 In tonight’s newscast, we continue to review presentations for the Arlington Master Plan; we speak with artist Winfred Rembert about his life and work; and we discuss the Black

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Battle of the Bands 2014

On January 31st, Arlington High School held a Battle of the Bands concert to benefit STAND, an organization formed by AHS students that raises money and awareness for humanitarian causes

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Newscast: December 19, 2013

https://vimeo.com/82403567 In tonight’s newscast, we bring winter tips from a conversation with Deputy Fire Chief James Bailey, we speak with Bill McCarthy about the Food Pantry, and bring you highlights

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Newscast: December 5, 2013

https://vimeo.com/81438402 In tonight’s newscast, we bring you highlights from conversations with piano composer Jacqueline Schwab, a discussion about Arlington’s Master Plan, plus highlights from the Thanksgiving football game between the

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Newscast: November 20, 2013

https://vimeo.com/80159566 At Arlington Public News, we bring you stories of interest to Arlington and surrounding communities. In tonight’s newscast, we have an in-studio conversation with Town Manager Adam Chapdelaine about

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Halloween: Youth Segment

In this week’s youth segment, Youth Producer Jay Sundar-Rajan brings highlights from ACMI’s participation in the town-wide Trick-or-Treat event on Halloween day sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.

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Newscast: November 6, 2013

https://vimeo.com/78840840 In tonight’s newscast, we speak with David Graf about historic clock restorations, we talk with disc jockey Carter Alan about his experiences in the business of radio, plus we

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Rick Riordan: Youth Segment

Rick Riordan is the author of the Percy Jackson Series, the Kane Chronicles Series, and The Heroes of Olympus series. As part of the release of the author’s new book

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Newscast: October 30, 2013

https://vimeo.com/78346181 In tonight’s newscast, we bring you highlights from conversations with Arlington activists who plan to live and work with families in Africa plus a special, in-depth conversation about civil

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Halloween Safety: Youth Segment

Halloween is an annual celebration observed on October 31st. Many children celebrate by trick-or-treating in costumes around their communities. Families and neighbors participate by decorating, carving pumkpins, hosting parties and

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Newscast: October 23, 2013

https://vimeo.com/77811853 In tonight’s newscast, we bring you highlights from the Bill Shea Library dedication ceremony, we visit one of Arlington’s oldest businesses and one of its newest, and we introduce

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Newscast: September 25, 2013

https://vimeo.com/75530171 In tonight’s newscast, we bring you highlights from Town Day, interviews from the Thompson ribbon cutting ceremony, a short conversation with departing Town Counsel Juliana Rice plus a science

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Newscast: September 11, 2013

https://vimeo.com/74411766 In tonight’s newscast, we tell you about the recent number of “Overnight” car break-ins, discuss solar energy options, bring you a health segment on acupuncture plus a continuing look

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New England Aquarium: Youth Segment

The New England Aquarium opened in 1969, and is one of Boston’s favorite visitor attractions. Youth producers Gayatri Sundar Rajan and Jay Sundar Rajan visited the aquarium and bring you

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Acupuncture: Youth Segment

Next up is a health segment about acupuncture and its many benefits. Acupuncture originated in China and it involves the use of needles to stimulate points throughout the body. Youth

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Newscast: August 21, 2013

https://vimeo.com/72940308 In tonight’s newscast, we tell you about Arlington’s Gun Buyback program, discuss the bill that won Sean Garballey a Legislator of the Year award, plus highlights of the Arlington’s

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My Vacation, Part 1: Youth Segment

A vacation report from Youth producers Gayatri Sundar Rajan and Jay Sundar Rajan, on their recent trip to beautiful New Hampshire. This is part 1 of the vacation series.

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Martial Arts: Youth Segment

Martial Arts are traditions, developed and practiced for many reasons: self-defense, fitness, fun and mental and spiritual development. Youth producers Gayatri Sundar Rajan and Jay Sundar Rajan attended a demonstration

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Mosquitoes: Youth Segment

Summer season brings sun, fun and mosquitoes. Our next story is about the basics on how to protect yourself and your family from mosquitoes, and the diseases they carry. The

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Generation Citizen – Youth Segment

Generation Citizen is an organization dedicated to empowering young people to become engaged, and become better citizens by learning to become active in the political process. Youth producer Gayatri Sundar

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Menotomy Rocks Park

Youth segment from middle school students Arjun Sawai & Gayatri Sundar Rajan on Menotomy Rocks Park and the environment.

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Chinese Exchange Students

Chinese exchange students visited Arlington and the Arlington High School in February 2013. One of the classes they attended, was Mr. DiTomaso’s music class. APN spoke to some of the

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