Staying informed about the institutions that keep Boston running can be a full-time job.
Hoodline analyzed the city's past week on Twitter, focusing on accounts that are dedicated to civic life — local government, media, nonprofits, unions, transit and utilities. We wanted to discover and report on the tweets that drove your social media discussions on those topics.
Media
Keep informed what's happening around the city with Hoodline's curated list of the most popular recent tweets from the city's media.
Boston had a rise in Twitter conversations by and about local media last week — 1,707, compared with 1,353 the past week.
One of them with high local popularity was this tweet from @wbz:
JUST IN: Tom Ellis, Legendary Boston TV News Anchor, and Dies At 86 https://t.co/6KdpN27Ztl https://t.co/GOgXpb3KcN
— WBZ | CBS Boston News (@wbz)
In all, the tweet got 14 local retweets, 28 local quotes and 176 total retweets, quotes and favorites.
There was also this Wednesday tweet from @AdamMKaufman:
Bruce Cassidy is a gem. #Bruins https://t.co/XVvkXasMnH
— Adam Kaufman (@AdamMKaufman)
The total impact from that was 33 local retweets, seven local quotes and 1,258 total retweets, quotes and favorites.
On Tuesday, @AbbeyNBCBoston tweeted:
Meet Isa. The 10 year old helped bring a new kind of crosswalk to Medford. You’ve gotta meet her on @NBC10Boston @necn. https://t.co/7CpMrPXHpx
— Abbey Niezgoda NBC10 Boston (@AbbeyNBCBoston)
The tweet tallied 12 local retweets, 21 local quotes and 254 total retweets, quotes and favorites.
On Sunday, @TheDRnews tweeted:
Take a look at the @MIT Dome after hackers turned it into Captain America's Shield in honor of the release of #AvengersEndame (Video Courtesy Raymond Huffman). #Boston25 https://t.co/Ul5aNw2Odr
— David Rothstein (@TheDRnews)
In all, the tweet totaled up 11 local retweets, six local quotes and 139 total retweets, quotes and favorites.
Government
Hoodline makes it easy to keep up with the latest news and announcements from local government on Twitter.
Boston saw little change in Twitter conversations on the subject of government last week compared with the week before.
One of them with a good level of local interest was this tweet from @CityOfBoston:
What was once a Franklin Park Zoo exhibit is now a hidden gem in the Franklin Park woodlands. Thanks to Community Preservation funds and we'll be able to restore this piece of artwork from 1912 of two bears holding the CIty of Boston seal: https://t.co/1k4g8L4Uhv https://t.co/IyWwtzuLdG
— City of Boston (@CityOfBoston)
As of this publication, the tweet earned 16 local retweets, 10 local quotes and 103 total retweets, quotes and favorites.
On Thursday, @TheCityofMalden tweeted:
Water main break on the corner of Greenleaf and Clifton Street. Crews are on site assessing the leak and repairs will be made as soon as possible. Surrounding streets’ water service may be affected during repair. Contact Malden DPW at 781-397-7160 if you have any questions. https://t.co/W7oJPNRCNZ
— City of Malden (@TheCityofMalden)
All told, the tweet earned four local retweets and nine total retweets, quotes and favorites.
Nonprofits
They're working to improve the community. Find out how with the most popular recent tweets from local nonprofits.
Boston saw approximately the same volume of Twitter conversations regarding nonprofit last week compared with the previous week.
One of them with the most local attention was this tweet from @Transforming_Ed:
Sarah Kang, 7th grade teacher @RDGuidance, and writes our latest blog post about how her students developed #socialawareness & #empathy when partnering with @goforefront to build a #cleanwater source in India. Read about the project here: https://t.co/4SYpz7Mcir
— Transforming Ed (@Transforming_Ed)
In all, the tweet got one local retweet and four total retweets, quotes and favorites.
Utilities
Got power problems? If so, your neighbors probably do too. Here's the latest from the city's utility.
Boston witnessed little change in Twitter conversations regarding utilities last week compared with the previous week.
Yet some tweets proved popular. One was this tweet by @nationalgridus:
Volunteers headed out to Waltham Fields @CommunityFarms today to work the soil. This sustainable local farm provides educational outreach and fresh produce to local families. We’re happy to support their work! #GridGoesGreen https://t.co/9qLdaBIyzG
— National Grid US (@nationalgridus)
In all, the tweet racked up one local retweet and 10 total retweets, quotes and favorites.
Unions
Here are the latest and most compelling tweets from and about the city's unions.
Boston had about the same volume of Twitter conversations on the subject of unions last week as the previous.
Yet some tweets proved popular. One was this tweet by @BCGEU_UAW:
BREAKING Boston City Council passes resolution sponsored by @LydiaMEdwards in support of the Graduate Employees Union at @BostonCollege! Thank you councilwoman Edwards!!! ❤️✊ https://t.co/pmwJgPZ2Oi
— BC Grad Employees (@BCGEU_UAW)
The tweet had 16 local retweets, five local quotes and 145 total retweets, quotes and favorites.
Additionally, @BTU66 tweeted this Tuesday:
We are fighting for the schools our #StudentsDeserve! https://t.co/Tfz0SfC0g0
— BostonTeachersUnion (@BTU66)
As of this publication, the tweet racked up nine local retweets and 17 total retweets, quotes and favorites.
There was also this Friday tweet from @SEIU509:
Congratulations to our 509 brothers and sisters of Triangle Inc - the recipients of the 2019 @MassJwJ People’s Voice Award! Despite the odds against them and these members fought and won for the union they demand and deserve! #1u #solidarity https://t.co/FpDkpF3Bog
— SEIU Local 509 (@SEIU509)
As of this publication, the tweet had garnered one local retweet and 15 total retweets, quotes and favorites.
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