Obama Watch: Have You Seen The First Family?
Where on the island is President Obama? We sent American Woman and our interns out on the streets to talk to you about your first family sightings.
Aug 26, 2011 in We Live Here
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Obama's Vacation On MV & Other Gazette Headlines
Guinevere Cramer & Damon Burke go over The Vineyard Gazette headlines, on location at The Farm Neck Golf Club, where they might just bump into President Obama. This is the First Family's third year vacationing in Martha's Vineyard.
Aug 20, 2011 in Plum Daily
Suggestions for the First Family
Islanders give their suggestions for how the First Family could spend their Vineyard vacation.
Aug 25, 2010 in Video
Plum Daily Martha's Vineyard: August 22, 2010
Plum Daily hosts Sissy Biggers and Alex Friedman bring us the latest news and events from the Vineyard, including "Obama Watch" from the Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs. We feature a presidential history of the Summer White House.
Aug 24, 2010 in Plum Daily
Plum Picks: A Presidential Vacation
Plum correspondent Michele Zaccone follows in the footsteps of the Obama Family as she checks out all the spots they visited on their vacation in 2009.
Aug 14, 2010 in We Live Here
Plum Daily Martha's Vineyard: August 8, 2010
Sissy Biggers tells us everything to see and do this week in Martha's Vineyard. We learn about all the best outdoor activities in a new Plum Picks, taste a great summer gazpacho from Chef and Author Catherine Walthers and more.
Aug 9, 2010 in Plum Daily
Obama Watch: West Tisbury Farmer's Market
Plum's Alex Friedman stops by the famous farmer's market in West Tisbury, located a half-mile from the Summer White House (and a rumored stop on the Presidential vacation itinerary). We get the scoop from the market vendors (& Alan Dershowitz!) and their recommendations to the First Family for an authentic local experience.
Aug 27, 2009 by Hannah Pillemer in Video
Obama Watch: How The Media Is Spending Their Vineyard Vacation
President Obama spoke with the press today at the Oak Bluffs school, announcing his decision to nominate Ben Bernanke to a second term as head of the Federal Reserve. Plum's Alex Friedman was on hand for the event, and spoke with several members of the national press, including Jeff Zeleny (New York Times), Elizabeth Williamson (Wall Street Journal) & Byron Barnett (NBC), to find out how they were spending their Obama Vineyard Vacation. Fishing, relaxing on the beach & long runs? It sounds like the press is going to have to just tough it out this week!
Aug 25, 2009 in Video
Obama Watch: The President Golfs at Farm Neck! The First Swing, An Exclusive Tour of The Course & The First Family's Gift Bag
Plum was there to capture President Barack Obama's first golf swing on the Vineyard. It was a fine cut, followed by a fist pump and bow. We were also treated to an exclusive tour of the course by resident golf pro Mike Zoll and took a sneak peak into the gift bag Farm Neck will be presenting to the First Family.
Aug 24, 2009 by Dan Martino | Hannah Pillemer in Video (4 Comments)
Obama Watch: Basketball
Everyone knows that Barack Obama loves basketball- but how many people think they could take him on in a game? Alex Friedman visits the Oak Bluffs courts to ask some basketball players if they could "school" Obama.
Aug 17, 2009 in Video
Obama Watch: First Lady Fashion
Michelle Obama's fashion sense has made the news since Barack Obama took office. But what will Michelle Obama wear while vacationing on the Vineyard? With suggestions ranging from the nautical to the edgy, local island fashionistas weigh-in with their ideas.
Aug 17, 2009 in Video (4 Comments)
Obama Watch: Up-Island Culture
Alex Friedman gives us the latest Obama Watch update. He tells us why the family chose to stay "up-island" and not in Oak Bluffs, where the island's largest African American community resides. He also gives us the scoop on the where First Family sightings will occur... so listen closely!
Aug 15, 2009 by Amanda Wallas in Video (3 Comments)
Obama Watch: Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi
Plum TV asks Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives about the Congressional break, health care, and Barack Obama's visit to Martha's Vineyard.
Aug 13, 2009 by Amanda Wallas in Video (3 Comments)
EXCLUSIVE: Video of Blue Heron Farm, The Obama's Summer White House
Obama Watch: Plum's Exclusive Coverage of the First Family's visit to the Vineyard presents never-before-seen footage of the Summer White House. The President and his family will be staying at Blue Heron Farm in Chilmark on Tisbury Great Pond. Check out the beautiful grounds and boathouse!
Aug 6, 2009 in Video (5 Comments)
Charles Ogletree: NAACP Celebration, Skip Gates & The Obama's Vineyard Vacation
Harvard Law Professor (& former Obamas mentor) Charles Ogletree joins Plum's Alex Friedman on Today on the Vineyard to discuss the NAACP centennial celebration at the Tabernacle Church, as well as the role the NAACP has played in his life and the lives of all African Americans. Charles & Alex also discuss the recent news surrounding his Harvard colleague Skip Gates, and President Obama's upcoming Vineyard vacation. Word has it that Charles & The President will head on a fishing trip together...but the Professor is a little concerned as to whether the fish will bite when surrounded by 30 Secret Service officers.
Aug 5, 2009 in Video (1 Comments)
