Listen "Mayor Ray Flynn with Don Gillis"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, we're talking about Ray Flynn, who served as mayor of Boston from 1984-1993. As described by guest Don Gillis, author of The Battle for Boston, that decade was transformative for the city. It was an era in which the city's progressive identity was solidified and the neighborhoods were brought back into the political process. Plus, did you know Flynn almost played for the Celtics?!
"That's what's in" will haunt me forever
Cam Schlittler, son of a Massachusetts police chief, wins his Major League Baseball debut for the hated Yankees
The Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival is coming up; here's our ep on Revere
Charles River swim cancelled
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"That's what's in" will haunt me forever
Cam Schlittler, son of a Massachusetts police chief, wins his Major League Baseball debut for the hated Yankees
The Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival is coming up; here's our ep on Revere
Charles River swim cancelled
Have feedback on this episode or ideas for upcoming topics? DM me on Instagram, email me, or send a voice memo. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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