Twitter Rundown for Friday, February 8, 2013
Northeast Braces For Up To Three Feet Of Snow
The entire Northeast is bracing for a powerful storm that could dump up to three feet of snow in some areas, and unleash winds of up to 75 miles an hour.
Blizzard Of ’78 Haunts Mass. Towns As They Prep For Storm
The town of Scituate, Mass. was one of the hardest hit areas during the blizzard of 1978. Fishermen and residents are preparing to avoid similar devastation as another monster storm bears down on it.
How Schools Recover From Trauma
How do you reclaim a school after a traumatic event? The mother of a Columbine survivor has collected essays and advice from students and teachers who have all been there.
Are The Great Lakes Drying Up?
The Great Lakes, which account for 90 percent of the country’s surface water reserves, are at their lowest levels since the recording of water levels began in 1918.
Dark and Disturbing Shows Light Up Winter TV
A number of new television series are getting underway, and several have dark and disturbing themes. The Boston Globe’s television critic brings us his picks for winter viewing.
President Obama delivers the commencement address this weekend at Morehouse College, the all-male historically black college. The school’s president discusses recent controversies and challenges.
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Failures in mental health care mean that often the only way to get help for a loved one is to call the police. We speak with a journalist about the tragic consequences for her family.
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