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	<title>It’s a mystery: Lower Falls resident launches new book series</title>
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	<title>Revolutionary Newton celebrates country’s 250th anniversary</title>
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	<title>Susan Hurley’s bench, for runners to rest and reflect</title>
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	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the story of Susan Hurley&#8217;s memorial bench, a resting spot for runners to pause and reflect. Articles in this episode: Susan Hurley&#8217;s Bench for Runners to Rest and Reflect by Bruce Henderson &#8212; S]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/susan-hurleys-bench-for-runners-to-rest-and-reflect/" title="Susan Hurley’s bench, for runners to rest and reflect" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56541-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56541-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56541-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56541-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56541-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56541-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56541-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56541.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the story of Susan Hurley&#8217;s memorial bench, a resting spot for runners to pause and reflect. Articles in this episode: Susan Hurley&#8217;s Bench for Runners to Rest and Reflect by Bruce Henderson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the story of Susan Hurley&#8217;s memorial bench, a resting spot for runners to pause and reflect. Articles in this episode: Susan Hurley&#8217;s Bench for Runners to Rest and Reflect by Bruce Henderson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>NPS faces challenges of funding and staffing Special Education</title>
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	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the challenges Northampton Public Schools faces with funding and staffing its special education programs. Articles in this episode: NPS Faces Challenges of Funding and Staffing Special Education by Christie Gibso]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56619.jpg"></googleplay:image>
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<item>
	<title>Formosa Bun &#038; Dumpling Factory brings Taiwan street food to Newton</title>
	<link>https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/formosa-bun-dumpling-factory-brings-taiwan-street-food-to-newton/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:16:17 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Newspaper for Newton, Massachusetts]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/formosa-bun-dumpling-factory-brings-taiwan-street-food-to-newton/" title="Formosa Bun &#038; Dumpling Factory brings Taiwan street food to Newton" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56512-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56512-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56512-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56512-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56512-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56512-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56512-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56512.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the opening of Formosa Bun Dumpling Factory, bringing authentic Taiwanese street food to Newton. Articles in this episode: Formosa Bun Dumpling Factory Brings Taiwan Street Food to Newton by Bruce Henderson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the opening of Formosa Bun Dumpling Factory, bringing authentic Taiwanese street food to Newton. Articles in this episode: Formosa Bun Dumpling Factory Brings Taiwan Street Food to Newton by Bruce Henderson &#821]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/formosa-bun-dumpling-factory-brings-taiwan-street-food-to-newton/" title="Formosa Bun &#038; Dumpling Factory brings Taiwan street food to Newton" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56512-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56512-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56512-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56512-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56512-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56512-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56512-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56512.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the opening of Formosa Bun Dumpling Factory, bringing authentic Taiwanese street food to Newton. Articles in this episode: Formosa Bun Dumpling Factory Brings Taiwan Street Food to Newton by Bruce Henderson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the opening of Formosa Bun Dumpling Factory, bringing authentic Taiwanese street food to Newton. Articles in this episode: Formosa Bun Dumpling Factory Brings Taiwan Street Food to Newton by Bruce Henderson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56512.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>From retirees to students, Newton protesters rally at ‘No Kings’ demonstration</title>
	<link>https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/from-retirees-to-students-newton-protesters-rally-at-no-kings-demonstration/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:16:09 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Newspaper for Newton, Massachusetts]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/from-retirees-to-students-newton-protesters-rally-at-no-kings-demonstration/" title="From retirees to students, Newton protesters rally at ‘No Kings’ demonstration" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56453-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56453-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56453-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56453-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56453-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56453-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56453-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56453.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the No Kings demonstration in Newton, where retirees, students, and community members gathered to protest. Articles in this episode: From Retirees to Students: Newton Protesters Rally at No Kings Demonstration by Charlie Johnson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the No Kings demonstration in Newton, where retirees, students, and community members gathered to protest. Articles in this episode: From Retirees to Students: Newton Protesters Rally at No Kings Demonstration by]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/from-retirees-to-students-newton-protesters-rally-at-no-kings-demonstration/" title="From retirees to students, Newton protesters rally at ‘No Kings’ demonstration" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56453-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56453-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56453-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56453-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56453-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56453-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56453-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56453.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the No Kings demonstration in Newton, where retirees, students, and community members gathered to protest. Articles in this episode: From Retirees to Students: Newton Protesters Rally at No Kings Demonstration by Charlie Johnson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the No Kings demonstration in Newton, where retirees, students, and community members gathered to protest. Articles in this episode: From Retirees to Students: Newton Protesters Rally at No Kings Demonstration by Charlie Johnson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Community Newspaper for Newton, Massachusetts]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the No Kings demonstration in Newton, where retirees, students, and community members gathered to protest. Articles in this episode: From Retirees to Students: Newton Protesters Rally at No Kings Demonstration by Charlie Johnson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56453.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>LigerBots win Greater Boston championship</title>
	<link>https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/ligerbots-win-greater-boston-championship/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:16:01 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Newspaper for Newton, Massachusetts]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/ligerbots-win-greater-boston-championship/</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/ligerbots-win-greater-boston-championship/" title="LigerBots win Greater Boston championship" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56566-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56566-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56566-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56566-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56566-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56566-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56566-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56566.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast In this episode, we cover the LigerBots&#8217; victory at the Greater Boston Championship. Articles in this episode: LigerBots Win Greater Boston Championship by Bruce Henderson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast In this episode, we cover the LigerBots&#8217; victory at the Greater Boston Championship. Articles in this episode: LigerBots Win Greater Boston Championship by Bruce Henderson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/ligerbots-win-greater-boston-championship/" title="LigerBots win Greater Boston championship" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56566-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56566-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56566-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56566-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56566-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56566-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56566-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56566.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast In this episode, we cover the LigerBots&#8217; victory at the Greater Boston Championship. Articles in this episode: LigerBots Win Greater Boston Championship by Bruce Henderson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-56566.m4a" length="1127275" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast In this episode, we cover the LigerBots&#8217; victory at the Greater Boston Championship. Articles in this episode: LigerBots Win Greater Boston Championship by Bruce Henderson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Community Newspaper for Newton, Massachusetts]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast In this episode, we cover the LigerBots&#8217; victory at the Greater Boston Championship. Articles in this episode: LigerBots Win Greater Boston Championship by Bruce Henderson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56566.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>Local education priorities intersect with State politics</title>
	<link>https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/local-education-priorities-intersect-with-state-politics/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:15:54 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Newspaper for Newton, Massachusetts]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/local-education-priorities-intersect-with-state-politics/" title="Local education priorities intersect with State politics" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56620-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56620-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56620-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56620-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56620-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56620-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56620-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56620.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode covers how local education priorities are intersecting with state politics. Articles in this episode: Local Education Priorities Intersect with State Politics by Adam Bernstein &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers how local education priorities are intersecting with state politics. Articles in this episode: Local Education Priorities Intersect with State Politics by Adam Bernstein &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Do]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/local-education-priorities-intersect-with-state-politics/" title="Local education priorities intersect with State politics" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56620-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56620-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56620-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56620-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56620-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56620-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56620-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56620.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode covers how local education priorities are intersecting with state politics. Articles in this episode: Local Education Priorities Intersect with State Politics by Adam Bernstein &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-56620.m4a" length="4286208" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers how local education priorities are intersecting with state politics. Articles in this episode: Local Education Priorities Intersect with State Politics by Adam Bernstein &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56620.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Major wins for Newton South HS Debate Team at state tournament</title>
	<link>https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/major-wins-for-newton-south-hs-debate-team-at-state-tournament/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:15:47 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Newspaper for Newton, Massachusetts]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/major-wins-for-newton-south-hs-debate-team-at-state-tournament/" title="Major wins for Newton South HS Debate Team at state tournament" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56622-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56622-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56622-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56622-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56622-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56622-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56622-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56622.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode covers Newton South High School&#8217;s debate team achievements at the state tournament. Articles in this episode: Major Wins for Newton South HS Debate Team at State Tournament by Theo Younkin &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers Newton South High School&#8217;s debate team achievements at the state tournament. Articles in this episode: Major Wins for Newton South HS Debate Team at State Tournament by Theo Younkin &#8212; Subscribe: Fig C]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/major-wins-for-newton-south-hs-debate-team-at-state-tournament/" title="Major wins for Newton South HS Debate Team at state tournament" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56622-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56622-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56622-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56622-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56622-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56622-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56622-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56622.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode covers Newton South High School&#8217;s debate team achievements at the state tournament. Articles in this episode: Major Wins for Newton South HS Debate Team at State Tournament by Theo Younkin &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers Newton South High School&#8217;s debate team achievements at the state tournament. Articles in this episode: Major Wins for Newton South HS Debate Team at State Tournament by Theo Younkin &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></itunes:summary>
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<item>
	<title>School Committee wrestles with budget options</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:15:39 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/school-committee-wrestles-with-budget-options/" title="School Committee wrestles with budget options" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56570-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56570-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56570-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56570-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56570-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56570-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56570-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56570.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast In this episode, we discuss the School Committee&#8217;s ongoing deliberations over budget options for the upcoming fiscal year. Articles in this episode: School Committee Wrestles with Budget Options by Lucia Dolan &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast In this episode, we discuss the School Committee&#8217;s ongoing deliberations over budget options for the upcoming fiscal year. Articles in this episode: School Committee Wrestles with Budget Options by Lucia Dolan &#8212; Subscrib]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/school-committee-wrestles-with-budget-options/" title="School Committee wrestles with budget options" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56570-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56570-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56570-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56570-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56570-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56570-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56570-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/podcast-cover-56570.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast In this episode, we discuss the School Committee&#8217;s ongoing deliberations over budget options for the upcoming fiscal year. Articles in this episode: School Committee Wrestles with Budget Options by Lucia Dolan &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast In this episode, we discuss the School Committee&#8217;s ongoing deliberations over budget options for the upcoming fiscal year. Articles in this episode: School Committee Wrestles with Budget Options by Lucia Dolan &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>Newton business notes…</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:06:05 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Newspaper for Newton, Massachusetts]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/newton-business-notes/" title="Newton business notes…" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56167-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56167-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56167-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56167-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56167-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56167-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56167-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56167.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the latest business updates and developments in Newton. Articles in this episode: Newton Business Notes by FCN &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the latest business updates and developments in Newton. Articles in this episode: Newton Business Notes by FCN &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/newton-business-notes/" title="Newton business notes…" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56167-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56167-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56167-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56167-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56167-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56167-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56167-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56167.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the latest business updates and developments in Newton. Articles in this episode: Newton Business Notes by FCN &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the latest business updates and developments in Newton. Articles in this episode: Newton Business Notes by FCN &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Community Newspaper for Newton, Massachusetts]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the latest business updates and developments in Newton. Articles in this episode: Newton Business Notes by FCN &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56167.jpg"></googleplay:image>
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	<title>NPS Brown Bag Lunch: Instructional technology, digital literacy, media libraries, and future vision</title>
	<link>https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/nps-brown-bag-lunch-instructional-technology-digital-literacy-media-libraries-and-future-vision/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:05:58 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Newspaper for Newton, Massachusetts]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/nps-brown-bag-lunch-instructional-technology-digital-literacy-media-libraries-and-future-vision/" title="NPS Brown Bag Lunch: Instructional technology, digital literacy, media libraries, and future vision" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56233-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56233-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56233-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56233-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56233-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56233-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56233-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56233.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode covers NPS&#8217;s Brown Bag Lunch discussion on instructional technology, digital literacy, media libraries, and the district&#8217;s future vision. Articles in this episode: NPS Brown Bag Lunch: Instructional Technology, Digital Literacy, Media Libraries and Future Vision by Christie Gibson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124;&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers NPS&#8217;s Brown Bag Lunch discussion on instructional technology, digital literacy, media libraries, and the district&#8217;s future vision. Articles in this episode: NPS Brown Bag Lunch: Instructional Technolo]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/nps-brown-bag-lunch-instructional-technology-digital-literacy-media-libraries-and-future-vision/" title="NPS Brown Bag Lunch: Instructional technology, digital literacy, media libraries, and future vision" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56233-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56233-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56233-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56233-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56233-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56233-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56233-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56233.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode covers NPS&#8217;s Brown Bag Lunch discussion on instructional technology, digital literacy, media libraries, and the district&#8217;s future vision. Articles in this episode: NPS Brown Bag Lunch: Instructional Technology, Digital Literacy, Media Libraries and Future Vision by Christie Gibson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124;&#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers NPS&#8217;s Brown Bag Lunch discussion on instructional technology, digital literacy, media libraries, and the district&#8217;s future vision. Articles in this episode: NPS Brown Bag Lunch: Instructional Technology, Digital Literacy, Media Libraries and Future Vision by Christie Gibson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124;&#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>Wonder brings mix-and-match dining to Needham Street</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:05:49 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Newspaper for Newton, Massachusetts]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/wonder-brings-mix-and-match-dining-to-needham-street/" title="Wonder brings mix-and-match dining to Needham Street" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56269-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56269-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56269-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56269-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56269-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56269-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56269-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56269.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode covers Wonder&#8217;s new mix-and-match dining concept coming to Needham Street. Articles in this episode: Wonder Brings Mix and Match Dining to Needham Street by Charlie Johnson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers Wonder&#8217;s new mix-and-match dining concept coming to Needham Street. Articles in this episode: Wonder Brings Mix and Match Dining to Needham Street by Charlie Johnson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/wonder-brings-mix-and-match-dining-to-needham-street/" title="Wonder brings mix-and-match dining to Needham Street" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56269-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56269-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56269-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56269-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56269-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56269-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56269-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56269.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode covers Wonder&#8217;s new mix-and-match dining concept coming to Needham Street. Articles in this episode: Wonder Brings Mix and Match Dining to Needham Street by Charlie Johnson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers Wonder&#8217;s new mix-and-match dining concept coming to Needham Street. Articles in this episode: Wonder Brings Mix and Match Dining to Needham Street by Charlie Johnson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Wonder brings mix-and-match dining to Needham Street</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>4:28</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Community Newspaper for Newton, Massachusetts]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers Wonder&#8217;s new mix-and-match dining concept coming to Needham Street. Articles in this episode: Wonder Brings Mix and Match Dining to Needham Street by Charlie Johnson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56269.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Analysis: The mystery and persistence of the NPS budget “Carryforward”</title>
	<link>https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/analysis-the-mystery-and-persistence-of-the-nps-budget-carryforward/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:05:42 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Newspaper for Newton, Massachusetts]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/analysis-the-mystery-and-persistence-of-the-nps-budget-carryforward/</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/analysis-the-mystery-and-persistence-of-the-nps-budget-carryforward/" title="Analysis: The mystery and persistence of the NPS budget “Carryforward”" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56236-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56236-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56236-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56236-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56236-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56236-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56236-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56236.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode examines the ongoing questions surrounding Fresno Unified&#8217;s budget carryforward and what it means for the district&#8217;s finances. Articles in this episode: Analysis: The Mystery and Persistence of the NPS Budget Carryforward by Adam Bernstein &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode examines the ongoing questions surrounding Fresno Unified&#8217;s budget carryforward and what it means for the district&#8217;s finances. Articles in this episode: Analysis: The Mystery and Persistence of the NPS Budge]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/analysis-the-mystery-and-persistence-of-the-nps-budget-carryforward/" title="Analysis: The mystery and persistence of the NPS budget “Carryforward”" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56236-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56236-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56236-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56236-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56236-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56236-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56236-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56236.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode examines the ongoing questions surrounding Fresno Unified&#8217;s budget carryforward and what it means for the district&#8217;s finances. Articles in this episode: Analysis: The Mystery and Persistence of the NPS Budget Carryforward by Adam Bernstein &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-56236.m4a" length="3675143" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode examines the ongoing questions surrounding Fresno Unified&#8217;s budget carryforward and what it means for the district&#8217;s finances. Articles in this episode: Analysis: The Mystery and Persistence of the NPS Budget Carryforward by Adam Bernstein &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56236.jpg"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56236.jpg</url>
		<title>Analysis: The mystery and persistence of the NPS budget “Carryforward”</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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	<itunes:duration>6:54</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Community Newspaper for Newton, Massachusetts]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode examines the ongoing questions surrounding Fresno Unified&#8217;s budget carryforward and what it means for the district&#8217;s finances. Articles in this episode: Analysis: The Mystery and Persistence of the NPS Budget Carryforward by Adam Bernstein &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56236.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Councilors press for clearer guidance on City’s response to ICE</title>
	<link>https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/councilors-press-for-clearer-guidance-on-citys-response-to-ice/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:05:35 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Newspaper for Newton, Massachusetts]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/councilors-press-for-clearer-guidance-on-citys-response-to-ice/</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/councilors-press-for-clearer-guidance-on-citys-response-to-ice/" title="Councilors press for clearer guidance on City’s response to ICE" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56288-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56288-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56288-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56288-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56288-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56288-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56288-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56288.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the city&#8217;s response to ICE activity, featuring perspectives from councilors, residents, and the mayor. Articles in this episode: Councilors, Residents, and Mayor on the City&#8217;s Response to ICE by Charlie Johnson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the city&#8217;s response to ICE activity, featuring perspectives from councilors, residents, and the mayor. Articles in this episode: Councilors, Residents, and Mayor on the City&#8217;s Response to ICE by Charl]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/councilors-press-for-clearer-guidance-on-citys-response-to-ice/" title="Councilors press for clearer guidance on City’s response to ICE" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56288-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56288-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56288-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56288-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56288-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56288-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56288-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56288.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the city&#8217;s response to ICE activity, featuring perspectives from councilors, residents, and the mayor. Articles in this episode: Councilors, Residents, and Mayor on the City&#8217;s Response to ICE by Charlie Johnson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-56288.m4a" length="3418499" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the city&#8217;s response to ICE activity, featuring perspectives from councilors, residents, and the mayor. Articles in this episode: Councilors, Residents, and Mayor on the City&#8217;s Response to ICE by Charlie Johnson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56288.jpg"></itunes:image>
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		<title>Councilors press for clearer guidance on City’s response to ICE</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>6:24</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Community Newspaper for Newton, Massachusetts]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the city&#8217;s response to ICE activity, featuring perspectives from councilors, residents, and the mayor. Articles in this episode: Councilors, Residents, and Mayor on the City&#8217;s Response to ICE by Charlie Johnson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56288.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Newton South HS Mock Trial Team wins State Championship</title>
	<link>https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/newton-south-hs-mock-trial-team-wins-state-championship/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:05:28 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Newspaper for Newton, Massachusetts]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/newton-south-hs-mock-trial-team-wins-state-championship/</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/newton-south-hs-mock-trial-team-wins-state-championship/" title="Newton South HS Mock Trial Team wins State Championship" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56284-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56284-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56284-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56284-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56284-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56284-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56284-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56284.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode covers Newton South High School&#8217;s mock trial team winning the state championship. Articles in this episode: Newton South HS Mock Trial Team Wins State Championship by James Garrett &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers Newton South High School&#8217;s mock trial team winning the state championship. Articles in this episode: Newton South HS Mock Trial Team Wins State Championship by James Garrett &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/newton-south-hs-mock-trial-team-wins-state-championship/" title="Newton South HS Mock Trial Team wins State Championship" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56284-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56284-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56284-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56284-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56284-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56284-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56284-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56284.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode covers Newton South High School&#8217;s mock trial team winning the state championship. Articles in this episode: Newton South HS Mock Trial Team Wins State Championship by James Garrett &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-56284.m4a" length="2036094" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers Newton South High School&#8217;s mock trial team winning the state championship. Articles in this episode: Newton South HS Mock Trial Team Wins State Championship by James Garrett &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56284.jpg"></itunes:image>
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		<title>Newton South HS Mock Trial Team wins State Championship</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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	<itunes:duration>3:49</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Community Newspaper for Newton, Massachusetts]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers Newton South High School&#8217;s mock trial team winning the state championship. Articles in this episode: Newton South HS Mock Trial Team Wins State Championship by James Garrett &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56284.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Newton people in the news…</title>
	<link>https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/newton-people-in-the-news-4/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:20:32 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Newspaper for Newton, Massachusetts]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/newton-people-in-the-news-4/</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/newton-people-in-the-news-4/" title="Newton people in the news…" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56021-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56021-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56021-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56021-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56021-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56021-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56021-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56021.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode highlights Newton residents making news, including academic achievements, professional appointments, and community recognitions. Articles in this episode: Newton People in the News by FCN &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode highlights Newton residents making news, including academic achievements, professional appointments, and community recognitions. Articles in this episode: Newton People in the News by FCN &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City New]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/newton-people-in-the-news-4/" title="Newton people in the news…" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56021-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56021-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56021-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56021-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56021-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56021-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56021-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56021.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode highlights Newton residents making news, including academic achievements, professional appointments, and community recognitions. Articles in this episode: Newton People in the News by FCN &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-56021.m4a" length="657723" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode highlights Newton residents making news, including academic achievements, professional appointments, and community recognitions. Articles in this episode: Newton People in the News by FCN &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56021.jpg"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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		<title>Newton people in the news…</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:14</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Community Newspaper for Newton, Massachusetts]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode highlights Newton residents making news, including academic achievements, professional appointments, and community recognitions. Articles in this episode: Newton People in the News by FCN &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56021.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Study highlights 3 sites with potential for affordable housing</title>
	<link>https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/study-highlights-3-sites-with-potential-for-affordable-housing/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:20:25 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/study-highlights-3-sites-with-potential-for-affordable-housing/" title="Study highlights 3 sites with potential for affordable housing" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56043-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56043-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56043-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56043-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56043-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56043-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56043-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56043.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode covers a new study identifying three potential sites for affordable housing development in Fresno. Articles in this episode: Study Highlights 3 Sites With Potential for Affordable Housing by Bruce Henderson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers a new study identifying three potential sites for affordable housing development in Fresno. Articles in this episode: Study Highlights 3 Sites With Potential for Affordable Housing by Bruce Henderson &#8212; Subs]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/study-highlights-3-sites-with-potential-for-affordable-housing/" title="Study highlights 3 sites with potential for affordable housing" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56043-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56043-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56043-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56043-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56043-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56043-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56043-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56043.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode covers a new study identifying three potential sites for affordable housing development in Fresno. Articles in this episode: Study Highlights 3 Sites With Potential for Affordable Housing by Bruce Henderson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></content:encoded>
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<item>
	<title>Zoning &#038; Planning examines Brookline’s proposed rezoning on Route 9</title>
	<link>https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/zoning-planning-examines-brooklines-proposed-rezoning-on-route-9/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:20:18 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Newspaper for Newton, Massachusetts]]></dc:creator>
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	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the Zoning and Planning Board&#8217;s examination of a proposed rezoning on Route 9 in Brookline. Articles in this episode: Zoning &#038; Planning Examines Brookline&#8217;s Proposed Rezoning on Route 9 by Bruce ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/zoning-planning-examines-brooklines-proposed-rezoning-on-route-9/" title="Zoning &#038; Planning examines Brookline’s proposed rezoning on Route 9" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56044-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56044-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56044-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56044-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56044-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56044-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56044-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56044.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the Zoning and Planning Board&#8217;s examination of a proposed rezoning on Route 9 in Brookline. Articles in this episode: Zoning &#038; Planning Examines Brookline&#8217;s Proposed Rezoning on Route 9 by Bruce Henderson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the Zoning and Planning Board&#8217;s examination of a proposed rezoning on Route 9 in Brookline. Articles in this episode: Zoning &#038; Planning Examines Brookline&#8217;s Proposed Rezoning on Route 9 by Bruce Henderson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>NPS Family Academy: “How Do I Know How My Child is Doing in School?”</title>
	<link>https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/nps-family-academy-how-do-i-know-how-my-child-is-doing-in-school/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:20:11 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Newspaper for Newton, Massachusetts]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/nps-family-academy-how-do-i-know-how-my-child-is-doing-in-school/" title="NPS Family Academy: “How Do I Know How My Child is Doing in School?”" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55988-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55988-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55988-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55988-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55988-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55988-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55988-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55988.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the NPS Family Academy session explaining how parents can track and understand their child&#8217;s academic progress in school. Articles in this episode: NPS Family Academy: How Do I Know How My Child is Doing in School? by Christie Gibson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the NPS Family Academy session explaining how parents can track and understand their child&#8217;s academic progress in school. Articles in this episode: NPS Family Academy: How Do I Know How My Child is Doing in]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/nps-family-academy-how-do-i-know-how-my-child-is-doing-in-school/" title="NPS Family Academy: “How Do I Know How My Child is Doing in School?”" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55988-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55988-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55988-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55988-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55988-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55988-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55988-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55988.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the NPS Family Academy session explaining how parents can track and understand their child&#8217;s academic progress in school. Articles in this episode: NPS Family Academy: How Do I Know How My Child is Doing in School? by Christie Gibson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City&#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the NPS Family Academy session explaining how parents can track and understand their child&#8217;s academic progress in school. Articles in this episode: NPS Family Academy: How Do I Know How My Child is Doing in School? by Christie Gibson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City&#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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<item>
	<title>Newton Schools history, Part 12: School budget strife</title>
	<link>https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/newton-schools-history-part-12-school-budget-strife/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:19:59 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Newspaper for Newton, Massachusetts]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/newton-schools-history-part-12-school-budget-strife/" title="Newton Schools history, Part 12: School budget strife" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56000-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56000-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56000-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56000-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56000-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56000-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56000-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56000.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode explores the history of budget conflicts in Newton Public Schools. Articles in this episode: Newton Schools History Part 12: School Budget Strife by Lucia Dolan &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode explores the history of budget conflicts in Newton Public Schools. Articles in this episode: Newton Schools History Part 12: School Budget Strife by Lucia Dolan &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/newton-schools-history-part-12-school-budget-strife/" title="Newton Schools history, Part 12: School budget strife" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56000-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56000-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56000-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56000-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56000-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56000-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56000-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56000.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode explores the history of budget conflicts in Newton Public Schools. Articles in this episode: Newton Schools History Part 12: School Budget Strife by Lucia Dolan &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode explores the history of budget conflicts in Newton Public Schools. Articles in this episode: Newton Schools History Part 12: School Budget Strife by Lucia Dolan &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></itunes:summary>
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<item>
	<title>Lazer Robotics wins FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship</title>
	<link>https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/lazer-robotics-wins-first-tech-challenge-state-championship/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:19:52 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Newspaper for Newton, Massachusetts]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/lazer-robotics-wins-first-tech-challenge-state-championship/" title="Lazer Robotics wins FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56016-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56016-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56016-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56016-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56016-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56016-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56016-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56016.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode covers Lazer Robotics winning the FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship. Articles in this episode: Lazer Robotics Wins FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship by Bruce Henderson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers Lazer Robotics winning the FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship. Articles in this episode: Lazer Robotics Wins FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship by Bruce Henderson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124;]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/lazer-robotics-wins-first-tech-challenge-state-championship/" title="Lazer Robotics wins FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56016-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56016-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56016-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56016-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56016-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56016-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56016-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56016.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode covers Lazer Robotics winning the FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship. Articles in this episode: Lazer Robotics Wins FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship by Bruce Henderson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers Lazer Robotics winning the FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship. Articles in this episode: Lazer Robotics Wins FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship by Bruce Henderson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>100% affordable housing development on Washington Street</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:19:42 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Newspaper for Newton, Massachusetts]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/100-affordable-housing-development-on-washington-street/" title="100% affordable housing development on Washington Street" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56026-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56026-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56026-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56026-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56026-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56026-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56026-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56026.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode covers a 100% affordable housing development moving forward on Washington Street. Articles in this episode: 100% Affordable Housing Development Is Moving Forward on Washington Street by Theo Younkin &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers a 100% affordable housing development moving forward on Washington Street. Articles in this episode: 100% Affordable Housing Development Is Moving Forward on Washington Street by Theo Younkin &#8212; Subscribe: F]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/100-affordable-housing-development-on-washington-street/" title="100% affordable housing development on Washington Street" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56026-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56026-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56026-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56026-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56026-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56026-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56026-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56026.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode covers a 100% affordable housing development moving forward on Washington Street. Articles in this episode: 100% Affordable Housing Development Is Moving Forward on Washington Street by Theo Younkin &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers a 100% affordable housing development moving forward on Washington Street. Articles in this episode: 100% Affordable Housing Development Is Moving Forward on Washington Street by Theo Younkin &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56026.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>City map highlights vacant storefronts – and opportunities for new businesses</title>
	<link>https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/city-map-highlights-vacant-storefronts-and-opportunities-for-new-businesses/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:19:35 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Newspaper for Newton, Massachusetts]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/city-map-highlights-vacant-storefronts-and-opportunities-for-new-businesses/" title="City map highlights vacant storefronts – and opportunities for new businesses" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56031-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56031-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56031-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56031-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56031-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56031-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56031-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56031.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the city&#8217;s new interactive map highlighting vacant storefronts and opportunities for entrepreneurs looking to open new businesses. Articles in this episode: City Map Highlights Vacant Storefronts and Opportunities for New Businesses by Charlie Johnson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the city&#8217;s new interactive map highlighting vacant storefronts and opportunities for entrepreneurs looking to open new businesses. Articles in this episode: City Map Highlights Vacant Storefronts and Opport]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/city-map-highlights-vacant-storefronts-and-opportunities-for-new-businesses/" title="City map highlights vacant storefronts – and opportunities for new businesses" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56031-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56031-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56031-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56031-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56031-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56031-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56031-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56031.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the city&#8217;s new interactive map highlighting vacant storefronts and opportunities for entrepreneurs looking to open new businesses. Articles in this episode: City Map Highlights Vacant Storefronts and Opportunities for New Businesses by Charlie Johnson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the city&#8217;s new interactive map highlighting vacant storefronts and opportunities for entrepreneurs looking to open new businesses. Articles in this episode: City Map Highlights Vacant Storefronts and Opportunities for New Businesses by Charlie Johnson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>NSHS clarinetist Leila Mostaghimi selected for National Youth Orchestra</title>
	<link>https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/nshs-clarinetist-leila-mostaghimi-selected-for-national-youth-orchestra/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:19:27 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Newspaper for Newton, Massachusetts]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/nshs-clarinetist-leila-mostaghimi-selected-for-national-youth-orchestra/" title="NSHS clarinetist Leila Mostaghimi selected for National Youth Orchestra" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56035-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56035-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56035-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56035-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56035-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56035-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56035-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56035.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast North Salinas High School clarinetist Leila Mostaghimi has been selected to join the prestigious National Youth Orchestra. Articles in this episode: NSHS Clarinetist Leila Mostaghimi Selected for National Youth Orchestra by Theo Younkin &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast North Salinas High School clarinetist Leila Mostaghimi has been selected to join the prestigious National Youth Orchestra. Articles in this episode: NSHS Clarinetist Leila Mostaghimi Selected for National Youth Orchestra by Theo You]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/nshs-clarinetist-leila-mostaghimi-selected-for-national-youth-orchestra/" title="NSHS clarinetist Leila Mostaghimi selected for National Youth Orchestra" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56035-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56035-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56035-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56035-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56035-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56035-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56035-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56035.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast North Salinas High School clarinetist Leila Mostaghimi has been selected to join the prestigious National Youth Orchestra. Articles in this episode: NSHS Clarinetist Leila Mostaghimi Selected for National Youth Orchestra by Theo Younkin &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast North Salinas High School clarinetist Leila Mostaghimi has been selected to join the prestigious National Youth Orchestra. Articles in this episode: NSHS Clarinetist Leila Mostaghimi Selected for National Youth Orchestra by Theo Younkin &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>NPS challenge: Improving education amid inflation</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:19:15 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Newspaper for Newton, Massachusetts]]></dc:creator>
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	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the challenges facing Newark Public Schools as they work to improve educational outcomes while navigating budget pressures from inflation. Articles in this episode: NPS Challenge: Improving Education Amid Inflati]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/nps-challenge-improving-education-amid-inflation/" title="NPS challenge: Improving education amid inflation" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56040-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56040-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56040-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56040-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56040-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56040-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56040-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-56040.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the challenges facing Newark Public Schools as they work to improve educational outcomes while navigating budget pressures from inflation. Articles in this episode: NPS Challenge: Improving Education Amid Inflation by Adam Bernstein &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>DPW clears Commonwealth Ave training route ahead of Saturday long runs</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:56:48 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Newspaper for Newton, Massachusetts]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/dpw-clears-commonwealth-ave-training-route-ahead-of-saturday-long-runs/" title="DPW clears Commonwealth Ave training route ahead of Saturday long runs" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55320-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55320-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55320-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55320-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55320-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55320-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55320-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55320.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the Department of Public Works clearing the Commonwealth Avenue training route in preparation for Saturday long runs. Articles in this episode: DPW Clears Commonwealth Ave Training Route Ahead of Saturday Long Runs by Jack Prior &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the Department of Public Works clearing the Commonwealth Avenue training route in preparation for Saturday long runs. Articles in this episode: DPW Clears Commonwealth Ave Training Route Ahead of Saturday Long Ru]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/dpw-clears-commonwealth-ave-training-route-ahead-of-saturday-long-runs/" title="DPW clears Commonwealth Ave training route ahead of Saturday long runs" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55320-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55320-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55320-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55320-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55320-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55320-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55320-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55320.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the Department of Public Works clearing the Commonwealth Avenue training route in preparation for Saturday long runs. Articles in this episode: DPW Clears Commonwealth Ave Training Route Ahead of Saturday Long Runs by Jack Prior &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the Department of Public Works clearing the Commonwealth Avenue training route in preparation for Saturday long runs. Articles in this episode: DPW Clears Commonwealth Ave Training Route Ahead of Saturday Long Runs by Jack Prior &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></itunes:summary>
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<item>
	<title>From competitor to coach: Daniel Mola’s life on the mats</title>
	<link>https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/from-competitor-to-coach-daniel-molas-life-on-the-mats/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:56:41 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Newspaper for Newton, Massachusetts]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/from-competitor-to-coach-daniel-molas-life-on-the-mats/" title="From competitor to coach: Daniel Mola’s life on the mats" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55457-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55457-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55457-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55457-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55457-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55457-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55457-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55457.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast In this episode, we explore the journey of Daniel Mola from competitive wrestler to wrestling coach in Fresno. Articles in this episode: From Competitor to Coach: Daniel Mola&#8217;s Life on the Mats by Charlie Johnson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast In this episode, we explore the journey of Daniel Mola from competitive wrestler to wrestling coach in Fresno. Articles in this episode: From Competitor to Coach: Daniel Mola&#8217;s Life on the Mats by Charlie Johnson &#8212; Subsc]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/from-competitor-to-coach-daniel-molas-life-on-the-mats/" title="From competitor to coach: Daniel Mola’s life on the mats" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55457-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55457-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55457-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55457-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55457-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55457-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55457-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55457.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast In this episode, we explore the journey of Daniel Mola from competitive wrestler to wrestling coach in Fresno. Articles in this episode: From Competitor to Coach: Daniel Mola&#8217;s Life on the Mats by Charlie Johnson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast In this episode, we explore the journey of Daniel Mola from competitive wrestler to wrestling coach in Fresno. Articles in this episode: From Competitor to Coach: Daniel Mola&#8217;s Life on the Mats by Charlie Johnson &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>Mayor continues his listening tour, hears similar concerns</title>
	<link>https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/mayor-continues-his-listening-tour-hears-similar-concerns/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:56:28 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Newspaper for Newton, Massachusetts]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/mayor-continues-his-listening-tour-hears-similar-concerns/" title="Mayor continues his listening tour, hears similar concerns" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55478-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55478-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55478-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55478-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55478-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55478-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55478-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55478.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast In this episode, we cover Mayor Deering&#8217;s ongoing listening tour and the common concerns residents are sharing across the city. Articles in this episode: Mayor Continues His Listening Tour, Hears Similar Concerns by Julie M. Cohen &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast In this episode, we cover Mayor Deering&#8217;s ongoing listening tour and the common concerns residents are sharing across the city. Articles in this episode: Mayor Continues His Listening Tour, Hears Similar Concerns by Julie M. C]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/mayor-continues-his-listening-tour-hears-similar-concerns/" title="Mayor continues his listening tour, hears similar concerns" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55478-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55478-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55478-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55478-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55478-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55478-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55478-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55478.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast In this episode, we cover Mayor Deering&#8217;s ongoing listening tour and the common concerns residents are sharing across the city. Articles in this episode: Mayor Continues His Listening Tour, Hears Similar Concerns by Julie M. Cohen &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast In this episode, we cover Mayor Deering&#8217;s ongoing listening tour and the common concerns residents are sharing across the city. Articles in this episode: Mayor Continues His Listening Tour, Hears Similar Concerns by Julie M. Cohen &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>Newton’s tools for historic preservation: Local landmark status, demolition delays, historic districts</title>
	<link>https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/newtons-tools-for-historic-preservation-local-landmark-status-demolition-delays-historic-districts/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:56:20 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Newspaper for Newton, Massachusetts]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/newtons-tools-for-historic-preservation-local-landmark-status-demolition-delays-historic-districts/" title="Newton’s tools for historic preservation: Local landmark status, demolition delays, historic districts" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55469-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55469-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55469-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55469-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55469-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55469-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55469-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55469.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode explores the three main tools Newton uses to protect historic buildings: local landmark designation, demolition delay, and historic districts. Articles in this episode: Newton&#8217;s Tools for Historic Preservation: Local Landmark Status, Demolition Delays, Historic Districts by Theo Younkin &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124;&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode explores the three main tools Newton uses to protect historic buildings: local landmark designation, demolition delay, and historic districts. Articles in this episode: Newton&#8217;s Tools for Historic Preservation: Lo]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/newtons-tools-for-historic-preservation-local-landmark-status-demolition-delays-historic-districts/" title="Newton’s tools for historic preservation: Local landmark status, demolition delays, historic districts" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55469-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55469-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55469-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55469-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55469-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55469-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55469-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55469.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode explores the three main tools Newton uses to protect historic buildings: local landmark designation, demolition delay, and historic districts. Articles in this episode: Newton&#8217;s Tools for Historic Preservation: Local Landmark Status, Demolition Delays, Historic Districts by Theo Younkin &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124;&#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode explores the three main tools Newton uses to protect historic buildings: local landmark designation, demolition delay, and historic districts. Articles in this episode: Newton&#8217;s Tools for Historic Preservation: Local Landmark Status, Demolition Delays, Historic Districts by Theo Younkin &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124;&#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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<item>
	<title>Emily Craven runs the Boston Marathon again to fund Fig City News summer intern program</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:56:12 +0000</pubDate>
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	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers Emily Craven&#8217;s return to the Boston Marathon to raise funds for the Fig City News summer intern program. Articles in this episode: Emily Craven Runs the Boston Marathon Again to Fund Fig City News Summer In]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/emily-craven-runs-the-boston-marathon-again-to-fund-fig-city-news-summer-intern-program/" title="Emily Craven runs the Boston Marathon again to fund Fig City News summer intern program" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55398-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55398-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55398-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55398-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55398-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55398-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55398-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55398.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode covers Emily Craven&#8217;s return to the Boston Marathon to raise funds for the Fig City News summer intern program. Articles in this episode: Emily Craven Runs the Boston Marathon Again to Fund Fig City News Summer Intern Program by FCN &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City&#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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<item>
	<title>Hoosiers (and Brad Stevens) come to West Newton Cinema</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:55:58 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/hoosiers-and-brad-stevens-come-to-west-newton-cinema/" title="Hoosiers (and Brad Stevens) come to West Newton Cinema" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55448-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55448-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55448-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55448-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55448-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55448-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55448-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55448.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the West Newton Cinema&#8217;s special screening of Hoosiers with a Q&#038;A featuring Brad Stevens. Articles in this episode: Hoosiers and Brad Stevens Come to West Newton Cinema by Alan Spatrick &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the West Newton Cinema&#8217;s special screening of Hoosiers with a Q&#038;A featuring Brad Stevens. Articles in this episode: Hoosiers and Brad Stevens Come to West Newton Cinema by Alan Spatrick &#8212; Subscri]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/hoosiers-and-brad-stevens-come-to-west-newton-cinema/" title="Hoosiers (and Brad Stevens) come to West Newton Cinema" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55448-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55448-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55448-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55448-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55448-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55448-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55448-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55448.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the West Newton Cinema&#8217;s special screening of Hoosiers with a Q&#038;A featuring Brad Stevens. Articles in this episode: Hoosiers and Brad Stevens Come to West Newton Cinema by Alan Spatrick &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></content:encoded>
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<item>
	<title>NPS Budget: Rising costs strain Supt. Nolin’s goals despite efficiency efforts</title>
	<link>https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/nps-budget-rising-costs-strain-supt-nolins-goals-despite-efficiency-efforts/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:55:50 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Newspaper for Newton, Massachusetts]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/nps-budget-rising-costs-strain-supt-nolins-goals-despite-efficiency-efforts/" title="NPS Budget: Rising costs strain Supt. Nolin’s goals despite efficiency efforts" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55493-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55493-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55493-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55493-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55493-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55493-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55493-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55493.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the Newark Public Schools budget challenges as rising costs strain Superintendent Nolin&#8217;s goals despite ongoing efficiency efforts. Articles in this episode: NPS Budget: Rising Costs Strain Supt. Nolin&#8217;s Goals Despite Efficiency Efforts by Adam Bernstein &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the Newark Public Schools budget challenges as rising costs strain Superintendent Nolin&#8217;s goals despite ongoing efficiency efforts. Articles in this episode: NPS Budget: Rising Costs Strain Supt. Nolin&#821]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/nps-budget-rising-costs-strain-supt-nolins-goals-despite-efficiency-efforts/" title="NPS Budget: Rising costs strain Supt. Nolin’s goals despite efficiency efforts" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55493-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55493-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55493-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55493-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55493-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55493-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55493-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/podcast-cover-55493.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the Newark Public Schools budget challenges as rising costs strain Superintendent Nolin&#8217;s goals despite ongoing efficiency efforts. Articles in this episode: NPS Budget: Rising Costs Strain Supt. Nolin&#8217;s Goals Despite Efficiency Efforts by Adam Bernstein &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></content:encoded>
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<item>
	<title>Senior Hour at the Centre Street Food Pantry</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/senior-hour-at-the-centre-street-food-pantry/" title="Senior Hour at the Centre Street Food Pantry" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/podcast-cover-54721-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/podcast-cover-54721-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/podcast-cover-54721-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/podcast-cover-54721-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/podcast-cover-54721-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/podcast-cover-54721-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/podcast-cover-54721-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/podcast-cover-54721.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the new senior hour program at the Centre Street Food Pantry designed to better serve older community members. Articles in this episode: Senior Hour at the Centre Street Food Pantry by Mitra Farmand &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the new senior hour program at the Centre Street Food Pantry designed to better serve older community members. Articles in this episode: Senior Hour at the Centre Street Food Pantry by Mitra Farmand &#8212; Subsc]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/senior-hour-at-the-centre-street-food-pantry/" title="Senior Hour at the Centre Street Food Pantry" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/podcast-cover-54721-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/podcast-cover-54721-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/podcast-cover-54721-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/podcast-cover-54721-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/podcast-cover-54721-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/podcast-cover-54721-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/podcast-cover-54721-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/podcast-cover-54721.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the new senior hour program at the Centre Street Food Pantry designed to better serve older community members. Articles in this episode: Senior Hour at the Centre Street Food Pantry by Mitra Farmand &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the new senior hour program at the Centre Street Food Pantry designed to better serve older community members. Articles in this episode: Senior Hour at the Centre Street Food Pantry by Mitra Farmand &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>A moving story about fish</title>
	<link>https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/a-moving-story-about-fish/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:05:53 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Newspaper for Newton, Massachusetts]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/a-moving-story-about-fish/" title="A moving story about fish" rel="nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal"><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/podcast-cover-55016-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/podcast-cover-55016-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/podcast-cover-55016-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/podcast-cover-55016-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/podcast-cover-55016-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/podcast-cover-55016-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/podcast-cover-55016-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/podcast-cover-55016.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Fig City News Podcast In this episode, we discuss a moving story about fish. Articles in this episode: A Moving Story About Fish by Mitra Farmand &#8212; Subscribe: Fig City News &#124; Donate]]></description>
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