Boston Scenes 12/19/2013

Roxbury residents gather for the lighting of a Christmas tree on the Dudley Town Common. The Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative organized the event with the City of Boston, Pine Street Inn, Project HOPE, Dudley Children Thrive, Boston Center for Youth and Families and the United Way.

Hubie Jones, joined by his wife Cathy, celebrated his 80th birthday with family, friends and colleagues at the Wang Theater in Boston. Over 100 people were in attendance with tributes from Mel King, Charlie Rose, Mayor-elect Marty Walsh, Charlotte Golar-Richie and a special letter read from President Obama. The Boston Children’s Choir founded by Jones sang.