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Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 6h

I saw a vampire on the street corner smoking a cigarette

Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 16h

Who do my Worcester politics following friends think are the most likely challengers (non-incumbents) to get an At-Large City Council seat? And separately, who would you most like to see get into the top 6?

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Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 20h

Join us on the First Amendment Friday!

TOTC Show @totcshow.bsky.social · 20h

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Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 1d

Gotta love an OT winner

Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 1d

Bruins hockey at the Garden is so good for the soul

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Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 1d

Bruins home opener baby

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TOTC Show @totcshow.bsky.social · 1d

We've got a big lineup of guests this morning 🆕⬇️
7:30 - Dave Nordman on The Worcester Guardian's 2nd anniversary
7:45 - Congressman Jim McGovern
8:30 - Tim Foley of the Railers
8:45 - Lovo Koliego, President of CHANGE
9:00 - Worcester Red Sox Show

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Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 2d

“Should limited dollars go to police drones or housing and mental health?” Says Cayden Davis to big applause

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Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 2d

King took Petty and leadership to task over that famous prebuttal letter went after the DOJ findings

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Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 2d

Ok, now we have some fireworks in answers on the WPD DOJ findings. King on the offensive here and Pepple calling for a Civilian Review Board. Toomey defended police and administration’s response and said she has full confidence in the WPD and Chief Saucier.

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Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 2d

Here is King speaking on it

Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 2d

Bergman and King differ with their thoughts about disruptions and protests at Council meetings

Bergman first here because he spoke first

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Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 2d

Having 12 candidates on the debate stage at once is kinda unwieldily. WRRB doing a great job navigating it but it’s really difficult with this many people.

Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 2d

Tax rate question starts with Edson Montero and and will go around the horn a little to King, Petty, and Kamara

Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 2d

Opening statements wrapped up- first question to Moe about housing affordability

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Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 2d

By the way Olympia, Washington resident David Webb is in the house, we’ll see how this goes

Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 2d

Full house tonight with the At-Large City Council candidates lining center stage

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Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 2d

@wrrbureau.bsky.social At-Large City Council debate at Mechanics Hall coming up at 7:00pm

Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 2d

We might be witnessing the end of one of the most historic falls from grace of all time in the coaching world
www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootb...

Report: "Potential exit strategy" discussions have begun as to Bill Belichick

Accounts of rules violations have created a sudden snowball.

www.nbcsports.com

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Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 2d

Does anyone have any good recommendations for a good business that does gutter cleaning and gutter needs on a three-decker?

Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 2d

Happy Bruins opening day to all who celebrate

Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 2d

Happening right now!

TOTC Show @totcshow.bsky.social · 2d

At 7:35 we will be joined by Paul Matthews of the Research Bureau to talk about their newest collaborative report that reveals inequities in access to school facilities contribute heavily to large & growing achievement gaps in Massachusetts
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/07/m... @wrrbureau.bsky.social

Higher-income, suburban school districts get more state building aid despite lower levels of need, report says - The Boston Globe

Suburban districts, which account for 43 percent of the state’s schools, received 57 percent of invites into the state's major building program over the last decade.

www.bostonglobe.com

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Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 3d

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‘F--- them kids’: ICE agents drag children out of bed, ransack Chicago building

YouTube video by MSNBC

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Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 3d

I agree with everything Mamdani says here. This is exactly how I feel.

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 3d

My statement on the two year anniversary of October 7, 2023.

“Two years ago today, Hamas carried out a horrific war crime, killing more than 1,100 Israelis and kidnapping 250 more. I mourn these lives and pray for the safe return of every hostage still held and for every family whose lives were torn apart by these atrocities.

In the aftermath of that day, Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Israeli government launched a genocidal war: adeath toll that now far exceeds 67,000; with the Israeli military bombing homes, hospitals, and schools into rubble. Every day in Gaza has become a place where grief itself has run out of language. I mourn these lives and pray for the families that have been shattered. Our government has been complicit through it all.

This must end. The occupation and apartheid must end. Peace must be pursued through diplomacy, not war crimes, and our government must act to end these atrocities and hold those responsible to account.

These last two years have demonstrated the very worst of humanity. We must answer it by modeling the very best: a relentless pursuit of our higher ideals and an unwavering commitment to universal human rights.”

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Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 3d

I would love more questions like this asked of the Mayoral candidates

Question via The Research Bureau's "Questions for the Candidates" — Find the report here: www.wrrb.org/reports/2025...

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