In April 2018 I launched my first podcast, A-Town, with the Arlington Advocate. This biweekly podcast answered questions our readers have about Arlington. I interviewed town officials and local experts to find the wacky, random or informative answers to the questions readers and residents submitted.
A-Town was one of the most successful podcasts at GateHouse Media New England, achieving several hundred downloads each episode.
Episode 1: Why are all the gas stations in Arlington full service?
Episode 2: How did Arlington get the name Arlington?
Episode 3: Arlington has a Select Board, now what?
Episode 4: How does Arlington’s town government work?
Episode 5: What’s the deal with Arlington’s private ways?
Episode 6: Why didn’t the Red Line extend to Arlington?
Episode 7: What’s up with zoning in Arlington?
Episode 8: Is it time to revisit Arlington’s overnight parking ban?
Episode 9: Are Arlington PTO’s funding school’s wants or needs?
Episode 10: What was Arlington’s role in the Revolutionary War?
Episode 11: Why do parts of Arlington extend past Route 2?
Episode 12: Where does Arlington’s green energy come from?
Episode 13: How are Arlington’s museums being preserved and protected?
Episode 14: How was the first day of Arlington’s BRT pilot?
Episode 15: How is Arlington’s BRT pilot performing one week in?
Episode 16: Why is there art on the bus shelters along Mass. Ave.?
Abbi Matheson 