Woman researching WWII veterans for "Reading's Boys" project
An Endicott College graduate is on a mission to learn and write about every World War II veteran in her community. It's already connecting people who never would have met.
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An Endicott College graduate is on a mission to learn and write about every World War II veteran in her community. It's already connecting people who never would have met.
For Tilly Peet, collecting toys is personal. It's a way to "pay forward" the kindness that she and her family received.
Tilly Peet is working two toy drives, inspired to give back by the people who helped her family one Christmas. WBZ-TV's Lisa Hughes reports.
Keep Framingham Beautiful co-founder Michael Croci said people in Taunton, Dorchester, Somerset and Sandwich have contacted Keep Massachusetts Beautiful about growing their anti-litter campaign.
A manager at a Dunkin' in Watertown is going above and beyond to make every customer feel like they're at "Cheers."
An employee at one Massachusetts Dunkin' location is going above and beyond to make every customer feel like they are at Cheers, where everybody knows their name. WBZ-TV's Lisa Hughes reports.
Using artificial intelligence, a doctor at Brigham and Women's Hospital has developed a tool that identifies patients at risk for intimate partner violence.
When a Woburn teenager noticed that the offerings at his local food pantry didn't reflect the diversity of his community, he launched an initiative to change that.
When a Woburn teenager noticed that the offerings at his local food pantry didn't reflect the diversity of his community, he launched an initiative to change that. WBZ-TV's Lisa Hughes reports.
Bridgette Wallace is the founder of G(Code), an organization providing women and non-binary people of color ages 18-25 with an opportunity to learn tech skills.
Bridgette Wallace is the founder of G(Code), an organization providing women and non-binary people of color ages 18-25 with an opportunity to learn tech skills. WBZ-TV's Lisa Hughes reports.
Yellow Tulip Project ambassadors in Plymouth Community Intermediate School are on a mission to destigmatize mental health care and people are noticing.
Mary Mazzio aims to effect social change by focusing on what connects people. WBZ-TV's Lisa Hughes reports.
Mary Mazzio aims to effect social change by focusing on what connects people.
Reverend Laura Everett, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Council of Churches, believes her calling is the work of repair.
Reverend Laura Everett, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Council of Churches, believes her calling is the work of repair. WBZ-TV's Lisa Hughes reports.
Olivia Zhang wasn't alive when Princess Diana died, but the 18-year-old draws inspiration from Diana's legacy of service.
Dr. Jim O'Connell has dedicated much of his long career to caring for people living on the streets of Boston.
Dr. Jim O'Connell loves his job and is compassionate about the people he serves. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
At a time when many chefs with Jody Adams' longevity are scaling back or retiring, she is diving into a new adventure.
At a time when many chefs with Jody Adams' longevity are scaling back or retiring, she is diving into a new adventure. WBZ-TV's Lisa Hughes reports.
What started with an idea to show the world how a good boss treats his workers has evolved into an effort to help people break the cycle of homelessness and addiction. WBZ-TV's Lisa Hughes reports.
With thousands of Haitian people moving into Massachusetts and migrant shelters filling up, Dr. Ridiane Denis felt compelled to help.
With thousands of Haitian people moving into Massachusetts and migrant shelters filling up, Dr. Ridiane Denis felt compelled to help. WBZ-TV's Lisa Hughes reports.
Michael Blakely says producing the ball gives him hope as it celebrates the community's strength, resilience, and positivity.
Boston Mayor Michele Wu said she's ready to testify before a congressional panel on Wednesday despite Republican lawmakers already pushing out videos that indicate questions will have an aggressive tone.
Nine Massachusetts buildings have been included on a list that could potentially be sold to cut government costs.
Massachusetts businesses are worried that President Donald Trump's tariffs will create higher prices for consumers.
Prosecutors said the man charged with hitting and killing an Endicott police officer the night before Thanksgiving was drunk at the time.
Brookline police say they have found a man accused of vandalizing Teslas in at least two communities
The prosecutor in the Karen Read case said Tuesday that the federal investigation into John O'Keefe's death is over.
Brookline police say they have found a man accused of vandalizing Teslas in at least two communities
Sarah Wroblewski will be Massachusetts Rep. Katherine Clark's special guest at President Trump's joint address to Congress.
A very "spring-like" storm system is heading to Massachusetts on Wednesday night with a brief period of downpours and gusty winds.
The Boston Bruins have already started wheeling and dealing ahead of Friday's NHL trade deadline, sending forward Trent Frederic to the Edmonton Oilers in a three-team trade on Tuesday.
A new report says 10 popular brands of synthetic braiding hair products have cancer-causing agents in them.
Massachusetts has the second-highest hospital bed occupancy in the nation - 86% - according to a recent study from the American Medical Association.
A new study found that eating an orange a day may lower a person's risk of depression by 20%.
A program at Cape Cod Community College is bringing free teeth cleaning to children during school vacation week.
There is a "high severity" of flu cases nationwide for the first time in several years, according to the CDC.
British Airways has restored a $7,300 travel credit for a Massachusetts family after they had to cancel a trip because of a medical emergency.
Gov. Maura Healey is moving to close a state-run hospital in Canton that is home to dozens of kids with special needs.
The CBS data team found near midair collisions are on the rise in the U.S.
A truck driver was fined $210 for a crash that caused more than a million dollars in damage.
If you carry a credit card balance, beware. You'll be paying a lot more for those Christmas gifts due to rising interest rates.
Massachusetts House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy) said he is "worried" about the situation in Washington and the effects it could have on Massachusetts if funding is cut.
Massachusetts Congressman Jim McGovern weighed in on the cuts and federal freezes happening under President Donald Trump.
The Trump administration says it's going after bureaucratic waste but did they hit the target with the Kennedy Library?
The United States and Canada will have their rematch in the 4 Nations Face-Off Thursday, as a tariff dispute between them simmers off the ice.
Officials in Miami Beach are releasing an unusual ad campaign to keep the rowdy crowds away as this year's spring break approaches.
Massachusetts businesses are worried that President Donald Trump's tariffs will create higher prices for consumers.
The proposed six-year contract will keep the Freetown facility open, saving the jobs of 900 employees at the distribution center.
There's a call nationwide urging consumers to join a 24-hour economic blackout. Are people in Boston answering the call?
New England staple Sullivan's in South Boston received recognition by James Beard for being one of "America's Classics."
Stop & Shop workers could strike across New England if a Freetown, Massachusetts distribution center closes.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
There's a chance the Boston Celtics could be back at full strength when the Portland Trail Blazers come to town Wednesday night.
The Boston Bruins have already started wheeling and dealing ahead of Friday's NHL trade deadline, sending forward Trent Frederic to the Edmonton Oilers in a three-team trade on Tuesday.
Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand is considered week-to-week with the upper-body injury he suffered over the weekend, interim head coach Joe Sacco announced Tuesday.
The football world will be tuning in to see Bill Belichick's first season at the University of North Carolina, but it will not be featured on HBO's Hard Knocks as previously reported.
The New England Patriots are in the market for a top receiver this offseason as the team looks to build out its offense around quarterback Drake Maye.
At the Broomstones Curling Club in Wayland, people of all ages are bonded through the increasingly popular sport.
A UMass student who was initially denied a $10,000 prize after making a half-court shot will be getting the money after all.
A hawk was hit by a driver on 495 in Chelmsford and got stuck in the SUV's grille.
Why are there giant pink inflatable sculptures in downtown Boston? It's part of a new art installation.
Centuries-old angels have been uncovered at the Old North Church in Boston, made famous by Paul Revere's midnight ride.