Herald hits Hyde Park for coffee and chat with readers
Herald readers want the MBTA to work — or it will “cost jobs!”
You like how we stress “facts, not opinions” in news stories, keep the mobile updates coming, continue to stay away from “liberal leanings,” and ignore social media trolls.
Those are just a few of the observations that Herald readers shared with the paper’s brass — also, please add ink to puzzle pages and don’t stop covering sports and politics with abandon.
“This is my paper!” David said while grabbing a coffee and paper to go at the Quick Pit Stop Market & Deli in Hyde Park on Truman Parkway Wednesday. “It always has been. I like the writers better.”
He named a few, as did others.
VP for Circulation Mike Sheehan and I hit up the Quick Pit Stop early to ask readers what they like, or dislike, about the Herald. You liked it when it was 25 cents and many said the paper and digital deals used in tandem keeps you up to date.
“I’ve learned a lot reading the paper,” Marlene said.
Another astute reader said we shouldn’t be in a “rush to get the news out.” Examining all the angles is what he likes and not having a knee-jerk reaction — especially when it comes to politicians, well, being politicians.
“Give us all the information we need. The Herald has always been on the top of my list for that,” said Bryan. He mentioned high school students reading the paper is a very hopeful sign.
“Get more news from around the corner,” added Reggie Dumas. “Human life.”
That hit home. And, as our photographer Nancy Lane snapped our photo, he immediately remembered how she covered the rededication of the Robert Gould Shaw and 54th Massachusetts Regiment Memorial by Augustus Saint-Gaudens on Boston Common where he was front and center.
As the Herald reported last year, the monument honoring one of the first all-Black regiments to serve in the Civil War was rededicated with speakers alluding to its significance as a “beacon of hope” in the fight against racism.
Dumas, a retired Army master sergeant and quartermaster in the re-enactment, said he looks to the Herald for more of that content. He also thanked Lane for sharing a photo of that day.
Others stopped by for a free paper and coffee and wanted more local coverage while urging us to keep pushing for scoops. I woke at dawn to hit up the Quick Pit Stop Market for the morning rush. It’s the best wake-up call I’ve had since before the pandemic pushed us all inside.
That’s all just a bad memory now. Thank you for stopping by. See you again soon as we keep serving up news and handshakes to the city we serve.