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City's nightlife czar plans on investing in and ‘reimagining' Boston
Corean Reynolds , Boston’s Director of Nightlife Economy, shares her plan for a diverse and thriving nightlife scene in Boston. She also explains why investing in communities has become a priority for her office.
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Kevin Gates on touring during Ramadan, meaning behind ‘The Ceremony' album
Kevin Gates sits down with Kwani to talk about his stop in Boston for “The Ceremony” tour, fasting during Ramadan and the role his relationship with God plays in his everyday life.
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Mercedes Moné on AEW debut in Boston, returning to US wrestling, Sasha Banks' legacy
Watch Mercedes Moné, one of the biggest names in wrestling right now, discusses her AEW debut her big coming out party in her hometown, Boston, and much more.
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‘Martin' co-creator, ‘a son of Roxbury,' on education, constructing a life of purpose
Topper Carew may be best known for co-creating and executive producing the hit 90s TV show “Martin,” which rocketed comedian Martin Lawrence to fame, but he had quite a career, starting with being trained as an architect and producing TV in Boston. For Kwani Has Questions, Carew, who remains a proud “son of Roxbury,” discussed how going to elementary school…
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Boston's new City Council president on the role, finding joy, Burna Boy Day and more
Ruthzee Louijeune was sworn in as Boston’s City Council president two months ago. She’s the first Haitian-American in the role. In this first episode of “Kwani has Questions,” we checked in with the Mattapan native and Harvard alum to ask about the work she’s done so far and how her upbringing led her to leading Boston City Council. She...
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There's a Boston Tea Party beer — and no taxation on this fermentation
To honor founding father Samuel Adams leading the Boston Tea Party 250 years ago, setting in motion the American Revolution, the brewery named in his honor is offering a special beer with a couple of unique twists. Beermaker Samuel Adams has developed a historically sourced green tea pale ale to mark the anniversary — and since the Dec. 16 raid…
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How a viral sensation became a present for a Jonas Brother at a Boston concert
One of the most popular new songs online crashed the party at a major concert in Boston this week, all as a fun gift from one of the Jonas Brothers to another. The comedians behind “Planet of the Bass,” a viral parody song that debuted in full on Tuesday after racking up about a quarter of a billion views...
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Positive Influence: Shabaz Says
Shabaz Ali, the teacher behind @ShabazSays, shares how he’s using his online platforms to comedically give followers a reality check about the way wealthy people live.
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Positive Influence: ‘Careers By Chris'
Christian Lovell, the woman behind @CareersbyChris, shares why she’s using her social media platforms to help others land their dream jobs
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From biochemistry student to music sensation: Topsfield singer's journey goes viral
Lily Fitts, a 22-year-old singer from Massachusetts, has taken social media by storm with her singing talent. Under the username @lilyfittsmusic, Fitts captivated audiences on TikTok and Instagram with her covers of popular songs, amassing about 100,000 followers combined. Fitts has recently gained attention after renowned musicians such as Zach Bryan, The Lumineers and Noah Kahan reposted her renditions of…