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Grove Hall's Newest Public Art Project Celebrates Boston's Dynamic Black Women from 2023-12-02T14:35:02
Beautiful banners have been installed along Blue Hill Avenue in Dorchester, Roxbury and Mattapan. Each banner highlights one of Boston's Black female leaders - some you may know well, others you ha...
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"Little Brothers" Provide Friendly Companionship and Support to Boston's Seniors from 2023-12-02T14:35:02
The holiday season is here, and while this is normally a time full of joy and togetherness, it can also be a time of extreme loneliness for seniors who may not be able to get out and about as much ...
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The Science Behind Seasonal Affective Disorder, and Tips to Tame It from 2023-11-18T14:35:02
The early winter darkness is here in New England, and that's got a lot of us settling in for the season. It's easy to sit at home, take more naps, get cozy... but it's also easy to slip into what's...
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Disrupting Plastic's Status Quo: the Newton Startup Teaming Up with UMass for Change from 2023-11-18T14:35:02
As more companies look ahead to a more sustainable future, researchers are taking a closer look at how non-recyclable materials like plastic can become greener for their work. Xheme, a startup in N...
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Pine Street Inn's Push for Permanent Supportive Housing in Greater Boston from 2023-11-18T14:35:02
The Massachusetts emergency shelter system is officially overburdened, according to state data, and officials say they have to turn away families while putting them on a waitlist. While the ongoing...
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High Inflation, Low Balances: How Much Will Bostonians Spend for the Holidays? from 2023-11-11T14:35:02
It seems like each trip to the store these days is getting more and more expensive, no matter what it is you're buying. That's likely to become even more amplified as we enter the most expensive ti...
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra Brings "The Ghosts of Christmas Eve" to New England from 2023-11-11T14:35:02
The Trans-Siberian Orchestra has been wowing audiences with its unique blend of metal and holiday music for decades, and their work has become a classic Christmas music choice in many homes. The ba...
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Community Within Chronic Illness: "Chronic Boss Collective" Empowers Women to Succeed from 2023-11-11T14:35:02
Millions of Americans suffer from at least one chronic condition, and the physical, mental, and emotional impacts of those illnesses can make it very difficult to navigate the fast-paced world of b...
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Hike, Eat, Repeat: New England's Autumn Hiking and Dining Adventures from 2023-11-04T13:35:02
Fall's here, and it's the perfect time to get out and explore the diverse beauty of our region in nature and on your plate! Marc Hurwitz of Boston's Hidden Restaurants and Boston Restaurant Talk re...
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From Data to Action: Tackling Boston's Deep Infant Mortality Divide from 2023-10-21T13:35:02
New data out this month shows Black Bostonians not only have the highest rates of infant mortality - more than three times the rate of white infants - but they also have the highest rates of premat...
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Boston's "Bridge Over Troubled Waters" Offers Refuge and Safety for Homeless Youth from 2023-10-21T13:35:02
November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, and here in Massachusetts, for many different reasons, thousands of young people are struggling to find shelter each and every night. Bridge Ove...
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Family-Friendly Halloween Happenings at the Trustees of Reservations from 2023-10-21T13:35:02
It's time to get spooky! Well, maybe not THAT spooky if you're having some Halloween fun with the kids. The Trustees of Reservations are hosting a long list of fun and frightening events for the en...
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Beneath the Bells: The Old North Church Restores a Sacred Resting Place from 2023-10-14T13:30:02
The Old North Church has stood proud in Boston's North End for 300 years, and it's probably best known for its role in Revolutionary War history. However, more than 1,100 bodies have been laid to r...
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Community Lifeline "Catie's Closet" Needs Help to Continue Caring for Children from 2023-10-14T13:30:02
As the cost of living skyrockets, families around the Commonwealth are feeling the strain, and leaning more on community services and non-profits like Catie's Closet in Dracut. Catie's Closet is be...
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Maximizing Your Medicare: Essential Info for Open Enrollment in Massachusetts from 2023-10-07T13:35:02
It's almost time for Medicare open enrollment, and it can be very confusing! From changing plans to costs and coverage, going through your options can quickly get overwhelming. Enter an expert: Mar...
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NVNA and Hospice Supports South Shore Families in Transition with Care and Comfort from 2023-10-07T13:35:02
NVNA and Hospice in Norwell has been serving the South Shore community for more than 100 years, but this year, they are celebrating a big anniversary: the 10th year of their hospice home, the Pat R...
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Lesley University's "Threshold" Program Helps Neurodiverse Young People Thrive from 2023-09-30T13:35:02
Hundreds of young people with developmental and intellectual disabilities have developed critical life skills and gained confidence through the "Threshold" program at Lesley University in Cambridge...
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BECMA's "Mass Black Expo" Builds Black Wealth in Massachusetts from 2023-09-30T13:35:02
The Black Economic Council of Massachusetts is hosting its annual Mass Black Expo in early October, a three-day event focused on networking, sharing information, and providing resources to help Bla...
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Essex County Sheriff's Office Prepares "Women in Transition" for Life After Incarceration from 2023-09-23T13:35:01
Leaving the prison system, no matter how long one has been incarcerated, can be confusing, scary, and frustrating, with little support on the outside to help people re-integrate into society. The E...
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New Bedford Welcomes Chowder Lovers for the 2023 Chowderfest from 2023-09-23T13:35:01
Chowder lovers, an upcoming event in New Bedford is just for you! For years, residents of the New Bedford area have made their way to the coast for the Chowderfest, a tasty event that helps people ...
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Saturated Summer: What's Causing All This Rain in New England? from 2023-09-23T13:35:01
Autumn arrives this weekend with yet another round of rain. Most of the summer has been wet, to the point where some cities are seeing close to record rain totals for the year, and it's not even Oc...
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Climate Culture Boston Helps Underserved Communities "SHINE" from 2023-09-16T13:35:02
The city of Boston has lofty goals when it comes to climate, including a push to become a completely carbon-neutral city by the year 2050. There are several initiatives underway to work toward that...
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Filling "Empty Bowls" to Fight Hunger in Attleboro from 2023-09-16T13:35:01
Artisans in and around Attleboro are teaming up for a great cause: to fight food insecurity in their neighborhood. They're doing it using clay, glaze, a kiln, and a really good bowl of soup! Member...
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Fresh, Local, and Delicious: SBN Massachusetts Highlights Local Flavors from 2023-09-09T13:35:01
If you're into food that's not just good for you, but also good for farmers and the local economy, you'll want to make your way to the Rose Kennedy Greenway on September 17th. That's when Sustainab...
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Pollinator Power: The Buzz on Local Bees and MDAR's Apiary Program from 2023-09-09T13:35:01
Honeybees play a vital role in keeping our plants and crops healthy, but experts say they're facing an increasing number of threats, both human and environmental. The Massachusetts Department of Ag...
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Funding the Future of Rural Massachusetts Schools from 2023-09-02T13:35:02
School districts around the Commonwealth, especially in rural areas, are struggling with budget cuts, classrooms that aren't fully stocked, and teachers reaching into their own pockets to pay for m...
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From Pencils to Pixels: Worcester's "Spark Academy" Embraces Technology from 2023-09-02T13:30:02
Classrooms these days look far different than they did even just 10 years ago. Instead of pencils, overhead projectors and chalkboards, you'll find tablets, interactive whiteboards and laptops. Tec...
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Soup Kitchen Eviction: "Bristol Lodge" in Waltham Needs Help to Find a New Home from 2023-08-26T02:41:05
The Bristol Lodge Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry in Waltham got an eviction notice recently - and it's forcing them to leave their long-time quarters very quickly. Trouble is, they don't have anywher...
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The Fall 2023 COVID-Cast with Dr. Shira Doron from 2023-08-26T00:13:12
COVID's back on the scene, as more and more people start to test positive while we make our way out of the summer months. There are so many questions out there about where we go from here with the ...
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Empowering Families: Senator Elizabeth Warren's Thoughts on the Child Care Crisis from 2023-08-19T13:35:02
Working families around New England and the country are struggling to find balance when it comes to child care. Not only is it more expensive than ever, but it's becoming more and more difficult to...
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The "Missing Pieces" in Massachusetts Business Boardrooms from 2023-08-19T13:35:02
Women and BIPOC representation in business boardrooms is better than it's ever been, but there is still quite a lot of work to do. That's the story in a new report from Deloitte and the Alliance fo...
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"The Shark is Broken": Bill Hanney's "Jaws" Journey to Broadway from 2023-08-19T13:35:02
Jaws has become a classic New England-centric movie over the years, but it turns out, behind the scenes, it was anything but easy to put together. In fact, it was so chaotic that a new comedy on th...
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Massachusetts Community Colleges Want Adults to Come Back to Class from 2023-08-19T13:35:02
In the new state budget Governor Maura Healey recently signed into law, there is a new program offering up some hope for adults here in Massachusetts who either want to go to college for the first ...
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Menstrual Equity on Beacon Hill: Efforts to End Period Poverty in Massachusetts from 2023-08-12T13:35:01
A coalition of businesses, activist groups, lawmakers and others around Massachusetts are teaming up to support a bill on Beacon Hill called "I AM", which hopes to expand free access to menstrual p...
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Silmo Syrup Makes a Comeback on the South Coast from 2023-08-12T13:35:01
Long-time residents of the South Coast of Massachusetts, especially New Bedford, grew up with Silmo syrup in their milkshakes, frappes and other treats. Decades ago, the business closed down, but N...
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"DeeDee's Cry" Empowers Suicide Prevention Efforts in Boston's BIPOC Communities from 2023-07-29T13:35:02
Toy Burton, a longtime Roxbury resident with deep ties to the neighborhood, realized one day that her community was missing something: resources to help them open up and be vulnerable about mental ...
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Sustainable Neighborhood Shopping at the Dorchester Food Co-Op from 2023-07-22T13:35:02
In just a few weeks, a new store's going to be opening up in Dorchester's Bowdoin/Geneva neighborhood, but it's not your typical grocery store. It's a food co-op, owned collectively by the members ...
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Testing for Tranq: How Xylazine Test Strips Could Change the Opioid Crisis from 2023-07-22T13:35:02
It started as something you could find behind the doors at the veterinarian's office: xylazine, a drug that's most frequently used to sedate animals so they can be treated. Now, it's found its way ...
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Reclaiming and Renewing Vermont's Flooded Communities from 2023-07-15T13:35:01
The heavy rains have been seemingly non-stop throughout much of western New England, especially in Vermont, a state which has made national headlines for the devastation suffered through the recent...
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"Born To Do This": Joan of Arc's Journey to Norwell's Company Theatre from 2023-07-15T13:35:01
In just a few weeks, the world premiere of a rock opera is coming to the Company Theatre in Norwell, and it's a production that tells the story of a strong young woman you may have learned about in...
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Unwrapping the True Cost of Single-Use Plastic with Ocean Conservancy from 2023-07-01T13:35:01
Summertime is the perfect time for hikes, picnics, BBQ's, days at the beach - all sorts of outdoor excursions. We often bring a lot of single-use plastics like water bottles, food wrappers, and ute...
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Time to "Ditch the Drive": Finding Your Way Around the Sumner Tunnel Closure from 2023-07-01T13:35:01
You've been seeing billboards, ads, and news reports about it. The Sumner Tunnel that brings traffic from East Boston into downtown Boston is closing for almost two months straight. But why now? An...
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Securing the Future: Mass Cyber Center Welcomes a New Leader from 2023-06-24T13:35:02
After stints in the military, FBI, and the private sector, John Petrozzelli is taking the reins at the Mass Cyber Center, helping direct policy and education efforts when it comes to cybersecurity ...
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Wiring Western Massachusetts for Progress with Rural Broadband from 2023-06-24T13:35:02
Dialup internet access just doesn't cut it these days. We have so much to stream, send, and create! Reliable high-speed internet is a critical tool not just for socializing, but also for work and h...
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NIH's "Bespoke" Consortium Innovates Genetic Disease Research from 2023-06-17T13:35:01
While rare diseases often get left behind in the race for cures, a new approach from the National Institutes of Health hopes to make clinical trials more efficient, less expensive, and more accessi...
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Unmasking Inequities: COVID-19 Safety for Disabled and Immunocompromised Communities from 2023-06-17T13:35:01
Both the state and federal COVID-19 public health emergencies recently expired, as vaccination rates rise and infection rates decline. Health officials say this doesn't mean COVID is no longer a co...
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"Mutt Society" Helps Local Kids Explore New "Pathways" Through Biking from 2023-06-10T13:25:01
Getting your first bike as a kid opens up a whole world of freedom and fun, but it's not always easy for parents who are struggling to get by to provide one for their children. Mutt Society, a loca...
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MASSPIRG: "Get The Lead Out" of Drinking Water in Massachusetts Schools from 2023-06-10T13:25:01
MASSPIRG recently teamed up with Environment Massachusetts to conduct the annual "Get The Lead Out" survey, and it appears the Bay State has a lot of work to do. Massachusetts received a C- in this...
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The "Embrace Ideas Festival": Honoring Juneteenth in Boston by Amplifying Black Voices from 2023-06-10T13:25:01
In the days leading up to this year's Juneteenth holiday, Embrace Boston is returning with its "Embrace Ideas Festival". It's a celebration of Black culture, art, music, and thought-provoking ideas...
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Pine Street Inn's Journey to Housing Equality Arrives in Dorchester from 2023-06-03T13:30:02
The Boston Planning and Development Agency recently approved a plan for the Comfort Inn on Morrissey Boulevard in Dorchester to be transformed into permanent supportive housing for seniors. The pro...
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Leveling Up Together: "Guild Chronicles" of Lexington Empowers Neurodivergent Youth from 2023-06-03T13:30:02
Gaming can be a very beneficial tool when it comes to learning life skills. Guild Chronicles, based in Lexington, have created a special roleplaying game and educational program to help autistic an...
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"SuccessLink" Connects Boston's Youth with Summer Jobs, and South Shore Stars Embraces Inclusive Learning from 2023-05-20T13:40:01
School's almost out for summer, and the City of Boston says it has more jobs available for young people than ever before! Their SuccessLink program connects young people with opportunities all over...
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The Dark Side of "Competitive" Electricity Suppliers, and SBN's Impact on Massachusetts Businesses from 2023-05-13T13:35:01
With the cost of utilities so high, it seems like it would be a dream come true for someone to reach out at random and tell you they can help you lower your utility bills. The Massachusetts Attorne...
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MassPPD Fund Supports "Flourishing" Parents, and Roxbury Community College Celebrates 50 Years from 2023-05-06T13:45:01
While pregnancy and childbirth can be a joyous time full of excitement and exhiliration, that's not the case for every parent. Post-partum depression isn't just "baby blues", and it can turn very s...
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NaloxBoxes in NH, Melrose Symphony Orchestra's Season Finale, and "Master Trainer" Leadership Advice from 2023-04-29T13:45:01
Naloxone (aka Narcan) has proven to be a powerful tool in fighting the opioid epidemic. State officials in New Hampshire are launching a new program to make sure it's publicly available for anyone ...
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Mná Mheiriceá Creates Connections, Baby Animal Fun in Pittsfield, and NWS Boston SKYWARN Classes from 2023-04-22T13:40:01
Community is everything, especially when you're living far from home. Drawing from the love they have for their Irish backgrounds, the founders of Mná Mheiriceá are working to create a new women's ...
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Recovery Support for Young People in Massachusetts, and Wooly Weekend Fun in Waltham from 2023-04-15T13:45:01
Young people often feel left out of the conversations around recovery from substance abuse, even though more and more are finding themselves caught up in the grips of addiction. They need support a...
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The Cost of the Regional EMS Worker Shortage, and Helping Animals by Filing Your Taxes from 2023-04-08T13:45:01
Imagine calling 911 for a serious emergency, only to be told it could be 30, 45... even 60 minutes before help could get to you. There's a significant ambulance workforce shortage here in New Engla...
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Spring "Restaurant Talk" with Marc Hurwitz, and Clearing the Air: Tackling Allergy Season from 2023-04-01T13:45:01
Now that spring's here, we're starting to make our way outdoors and travel around the region again, trying fun new foods and enjoying new experiences... but the regional restaurant scene looks very...
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Showcasing Black Photographers at Boston's Bus Stops, and MEMA Teams Up for Emergency Training from 2023-03-25T13:30:01
A new public art project in Boston's Dorchester and Roxbury neighborhoods is showing off some special works of art by nine Black photographers. It's a collaboration between Greater Grove Hall Main ...
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Woodworking for Women in NH Prisons, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's COVID-19 "Decoy Drug" from 2023-03-11T14:40:01
After delays connected to COVID-19, a first-of-its-kind program is finally up and running for women incarcerated at the New Hampshire Correctional Facility for Women in Concord, NH. This "Prison Ou...
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Protecting Your Wallet on National Consumer Protection Week, and "Walk For Hunger" Returns to Boston from 2023-03-04T14:35:01
Since the late 1990's, National Consumer Protection Week has been a time for Americans to learn about how we can make more educated decisions when it comes to how, where, and why we spend our money...
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Sold: Inside the World of Human Trafficking (Part 2), and Project New Hope Helps Veterans Heal from 2023-02-25T14:45:01
This week's episode is the second in a two-part series on human trafficking. For this portion of the series, we are focusing on the impacts of sexual and labor exploitation right here in New Englan...
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Sold: Inside the World of Human Trafficking (Part 1), and Ending Food Insecurity with "Food For Free" from 2023-02-18T14:35:01
Human trafficking affects millions of people not just around the world, but also right here in New England. So many cases go unreported each and every year, and it's incredibly easy for trafficking...
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"Project F" Uplifts Foster Kids in Boston, and Beacon Hill Considers "Human Composting" from 2023-02-11T14:45:01
When he was young, Jesse Setaro of North End Fitness spent many years in the foster care system. With the help of a very special mentor, he was able to rise above poverty, homelessness, and instabi...
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Connecting Massachusetts via the Northern Tier, and Special Olympics NH Prepares to Plunge from 2023-02-04T14:45:01
Sitting on Route 2 or the Mass Pike in traffic is no one's idea of a good time. There's a new study underway to take a closer look at how Massachusetts could be connected by rail along the Northern...
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"Winter Walk" Uplifts the Unhoused, and "Boston Cares" Opens Doors for New Volunteers from 2023-01-21T14:45:01
Each year, the "Winter Walk" brings members of the Boston community together to end the stigma surrounding homelessness, amplify the stories of the unhoused, and find solutions to work toward subst...
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"NEADS" Needs Puppy Raisers, Mentoring Massachusetts Kids, and Training for the Trades in Lexington from 2023-01-14T14:45:01
NEADS, based in Princeton, helps all kinds of good dogs live to their fullest potential by training them to be service and therapy dogs. Before they can go through that training, they need a solid ...
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2023: A Fresh Start for Your Finances, and the Truth About New Year's Resolutions from 2022-12-31T14:50:01
Happy New Year! As we kick off 2023, many of us are taking the first few weeks of the year to take a closer look at our personal finances. Ryan Davies, Chair of the Finance Department at Babson Col...
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"Zoo Lights" Dazzles the Stone Zoo, NH Needs Plow Drivers, and Viruses Visit for Christmas from 2022-12-24T14:45:01
It's a festive time over at the Stone Zoo in Stoneham, as the resident animals are surrounded by thousands of tiny, bright lights. "Zoo Lights" has been going on for years at the Zoo, and Zoo New E...
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"Glassblower's Christmas" in Sandwich, "Christmas by Candlelight" in Sturbridge, and Recovery at the Holidays from 2022-12-17T14:50:02
Beautiful handmade glass ornaments are glistening this Christmas over at the Sandwich Glass Museum! The "Glassblower's Christmas" event at the museum on Cape Cod is a fun way to learn all about the...
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Celebrating Hanukkah and Jewish Art at the MFA, and a Dangerous Price for Diabetics from 2022-12-10T14:40:02
The Festival of Lights is coming up, and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston will be filled with light, hope, cheer, and joy on Thursday, December 15th. That's because the Museum, in collaboration wi...
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"Two Grannies on the Road" Explore Massachusetts, and Behind the Mind: Brain Waves and Reading from 2022-12-03T14:45:02
Beth Sobiloff and Marcia Rothwell are having the time of their lives exploring each and every city and town around the Commonwealth! The "Two Grannies on the Road" are changing the narrative about ...
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Project Bread's Fight Against Hunger in MA, Holiday Pet Safety, and Teamsters Local 25's Toy Drive from 2022-11-26T14:50:01
During the holidays, food banks and other services helping to fight food insecurity get huge boosts in donations. With more than 20% of Massachusetts residents struggling to put food on the table, ...
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Charging Up Future Travel in New England, and the Genesis Foundation's Gift to Children in Need from 2022-11-19T14:45:01
Electric vehicles are becoming more commonplace and accessible. While that's good, there's another side to the story - do we have enough electricity to power them? And can our infrastructure handle...
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New England's Flying Squirrel Network, Norwell's "Friendship Home", and Robots Fighting Food Insecurity from 2022-11-12T14:45:02
Have you ever noticed squirrels gliding around your backyard? CJ Wong, a University of New Hampshire graduate student, is spearheading a citizen science effort to build nest boxes in hopes of learn...
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King Boston Embraces a New Name, and Time Travel at the Natick Mall from 2022-11-05T13:45:01
In just a matter of weeks, the "Embrace" statue honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King will be unveiled on Boston Common. It was spearheaded by King Boston, a group working in ...
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Melrose Symphony's Opening Night, "iCater" with Pine Street Inn, and Boston's Housing "Report Card" from 2022-10-29T13:50:01
It's almost opening night for Season 105 at the Melrose Symphony Orchestra, the oldest continuously performing volunteer orchestra in the entire country! Conductor Yoichi Udagawa returns to the sho...
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Setting the Stage at North Shore Music Theatre, and “Hope and Comfort” for MA Children in Need from 2022-10-15T13:45:01
Fall's a busy time over at the North Shore Music Theater, with the new production of "Kinky Boots" about to get underway! Owner Bill Hanney talks with Nichole about the preps for the limited run of...
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"Seniors Save" Keeps Boston Seniors Warm, New Rules for Your Mattress, and Boston's "Walking City Trail" from 2022-10-08T13:40:01
We've got another New England winter on the way, and the bitter cold we have around here can cause our heating systems to fail at the most inopportune moments. The city of Boston has a program to m...
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Working From Home in Massachusetts, and "Bake It Till You Make It" Cooks Up Conversations from 2022-10-01T13:45:01
With the height of the pandemic behind us, how many people in Massachusetts are still choosing to stick to their home office as opposed to battling the usual commute? David Turcotte, an economics p...
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MA Businesses Embrace Early Holiday Deals, and Community for Those in Recovery at The Phoenix from 2022-09-24T13:55:03
Have you noticed local businesses are starting to roll out the holiday shopping deals, even though we just got through Back to School? Jon Hurst, President of the Retailers Association of Massachus...
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"Pick Your Prize" with Special Olympics of New Hampshire, and the Night Train to Montréal from 2022-09-17T13:55:01
It's been a busy summer for Special Olympics New Hampshire as they work to help kids and adults with intellectual disabilities enjoy the wide world of sports. Mark Ericson, the Senior Manager of Co...
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Showcasing STEM with Suffolk Construction, and Autism Therapy Innovation on the South Shore from 2022-09-10T13:55:02
Suffolk Construction in Boston is teaming up with the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts to help inspire young girls to enter STEM fields, especially construction! Libby Murphy, Project Executive...
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New England's Hidden Autumn Adventures with Marc Hurwitz from 2022-09-03T13:55:01
It's Labor Day Weekend, the unofficial end of summer... so that means it's time to start thinking about getting outside and taking in all fall has to offer! Marc Hurwitz of Boston's Hidden Restaura...
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Vest-a-Dog Keeps Massachusetts Police Dogs Safe, and an SOS for Swansea's Luther Store from 2022-08-27T13:50:02
Police dogs, and their handlers, often find themselves in unpredictable, and even dangerous, situations. They don't always have the gear they need to keep themselves safe, but Massachusetts Vest-a-...
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Last Stop (For Now) on the MBTA Orange Line, and the Drought Dries Up Massachusetts from 2022-08-20T13:45:01
The MBTA's Orange Line officially closed Friday night for a month of critical repairs. The leadup to the closure was swift and full of confusion, and commuters are preparing for what's expected to ...
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Boston's Autumn COVID-19 Outlook, and "Climate Culture Boston" Encourages Eco-Friendly Habits from 2022-08-13T13:45:01
Earlier this week, the CDC revised guidelines on how to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic - in some cases, completely removing or revising them. It's almost time for school to get started in New Engla...
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The Rise of Hate Groups in New England, and "Mightier" Games Connect Kids With Their Emotions from 2022-08-06T13:55:02
Members of white supremacist and neo-Nazi groups are becoming more aggressive with their public presence here in our part of the country. The Nationalist Social Club, or NSC-131, is just one of tho...
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Natick's "A Place to Turn" Needs Help to Help Families, and Forest Landowners in MA Fight Climate Change from 2022-07-30T13:55:01
For decades, A Place to Turn in Natick has provided families in need in Boston's Metrowest with a respectful, stigma-free place to obtain food, toiletries, and other critical items to get by. With ...
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New England Hurricane Prep: What You Really Need, and "Hope for the Hopeless" Through Cancer from 2022-07-23T13:55:01
We're making our way toward the peak of hurricane season here in New England, and even though we may not have seen any tropical weather quite yet, it's never too early to get ready for anything tha...
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Childhood Cancer Patients Find Joy at Tommy's Place, and Storytelling by "Takin' A Walk" from 2022-07-02T13:55:01
For more than a decade, Tim O'Connell pursued his mission of creating a special place where families fighting childhood cancer could relax and enjoy life, even for a short time. Tommy's Place in Fa...
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"Music With Heart" Spreads Joy in Troubling Times, and John Drew Says Goodbye to ABCD from 2022-06-25T14:00:02
From prisons to homeless shelters, dozens of Boston-area amateur musicians are spreading joy through song to those struggling to get by, or searching for a second chance. Tim McHale, co-founder of ...
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"New Beginnings" in Boston Empowers Women Looking For a Second Chance from 2022-06-18T14:00:02
Stacey Borden, founder of New Beginnings Re-Entry Services, joins Nichole for this week's show to talk about her work with women who are leaving incarceration. New Beginnings offers trauma-based ph...
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Mutt Society Keeps Kids Moving, and Fall River Teens Help Children’s Museum Blast Off to Space from 2022-06-11T14:00:02
When you hear the phrase "Mutt Society", you might think it's all about pups, but in this case, it's a group of friends who love bikes - and getting bikes into the hands of those who need them. Tre...
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Guiding Teens Through Mental Health Struggles, and "Buy Black NB" Uplifts Black-Owned Businesses from 2022-06-04T14:00:02
Children and teens, now more than ever, are reaching out to get help with their mental health struggles - depression, anxiety, and body image problems, among many others. Nichole talks with Dr. Fat...
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Lawmakers Consider the "Massachusetts Beagle Freedom Bill", and Stroke Awareness 101 from 2022-05-28T14:05:02
The “Massachusetts Beagle Freedom Bill”, if passed, would require researchers who use animals for testing to offer them up for adoption when their tenure is done, instead of sending them directly t...
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Boston's "Distinguished Gentleman's Ride", and How to Navigate the Baby Formula Shortage from 2022-05-14T14:05:01
Don't be surprised if, later this month, you see people dressed to the nines riding around Greater Boston on some high-end motorcycles. It's all part of the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride, a specia...
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MOAR Uplifts Massachusetts Voices in Recovery, and UNH Wants Your “Rabbit Reports” from 2022-04-30T14:05:01
++ TW: addiction, drug dependency, substance abuse ++ As Massachusetts continues to struggle with the opioid crisis, and more people turn to substances to try and get them through the effects of th...
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Stop Hunger in Massachusetts With Your Car, and Pine Street Inn’s “Home Remedy” from 2022-04-23T14:05:02
Massachusetts families are dealing with record levels of food insecurity, and record levels of inflation are only making the situation worse. One in ten people here in Massachusetts aren’t getting ...
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New Englanders Helping Ukrainians in Europe, and Saint Rock Haiti Foundation Celebrates 20 Years from 2022-04-16T14:00:02
Millions of Ukrainian refugees have fled the war in their country by making their way over the border into Poland. Two men with Massachusetts ties are in Poland this week, doing what they can to ma...
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Unwrapping Necco’s Storied History, and the Buzz on Mosquito Season in Massachusetts from 2022-04-09T14:05:02
For decades, Necco was the pride of New England candy-making. The iconic company, based in Revere, has been closed for a few years now, but there are still plenty of stories to be told. Darlene Lac...
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Boston's Outdoor Dining Saga, and the Massachusetts Restaurant Industry's Battle to Recover from 2022-04-02T14:00:02
It's the fight that’s made headlines for weeks now in the Boston area. How much are restaurant owners in the North End willing to shell out for tables outside their restaurant? Boston Mayor Michell...
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Polar Park Hosts the "Harvey Ball", and a New Home for the National Black Doll Museum from 2022-03-26T14:05:02
Harvey Ball’s iconic “smiley face” adorns posters, stickers, masks, you name it – all over the world. Created by a Worcester artist, the smiley face is now synonymous with Worcester – even serving ...
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Pharmacists Lifting Spirits in Franklin, and the End of Boston’s COVID Eviction Moratorium from 2022-03-19T14:00:02
Many Americans have been using the past couple of years to forge a new career path, and that’s certainly the case for Patrick and Beth Downing of Franklin. They come from a family of pharmacists, a...
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What's Fueling Prices at the Pump, and Broadway's Stars Take the Stage in Worcester from 2022-03-12T15:00:02
We're seeing record-high gas prices at the pump each and every day. You're shelling out way more for groceries and household items. What is going on? It's not just one factor driving all this, and ...
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Hack Attacks: How to Protect Yourself, and Brockton Students Get "A Night at the Symphony" from 2022-03-05T15:05:02
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, there are worries about potential cyberattacks here in the United States as part of the fallout. Stephanie Helm, the Director of the Mass Cyber Center,...
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Melrose Symphony Orchestra's "March Masterworks", Safe Giving to Help Ukraine, and Cambridge HEART from 2022-02-26T15:05:02
Yoichi Udagawa, Conductor of the Melrose Symphony Orchestra, returns to the show to talk with Nichole about their "March Masterworks" concert. The two also discuss life in the arts after the peak o...
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"Trash Talk" Part 2: Boston's Approach to Zero Waste Living, and the 2022 Bruins PJ Drive from 2022-02-19T15:00:02
This episode is Part 2 of a two-part deep dive into recycling, sustainability, and integrating zero-waste policies into our everyday lives. Brian Coughlin, Superintendent of Waste Reduction at Bost...
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"Trash Talk" Part 1: An Intro to Recycling and Sustainability, and Help for Milton Animal Shelter from 2022-02-12T15:00:03
This episode is Part 1 of a two-part deep dive into recycling, sustainability, and integrating zero-waste policies into our everyday lives. Jeremy Gregory, the Executive Director of the MIT Climate...
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Omicron vs. the MA Healthcare System, and the Race for Secretary of the Commonwealth Heats Up from 2022-01-29T15:00:02
Dr. Tamar Barlam, Chief of the Section of Infectious Diseases at Boston Medical Center, joins Nichole to talk about the effects of the coronavirus, specifically the omicron variant, on the Massachu...
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A New Home for the Worcester Regional Food Hub, and FriendshipWorks Connects with Seniors from 2022-01-22T15:00:03
Shon Rainford, Director of the Worcester Regional Food Hub, joins Nichole on the show to talk about the Hub's new headquarters that's being built out in Union Station. The Hub works with 1500+ loca...
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Help for Food Service Workers and Animals with Danielle Murr, and Me2/ Stops the Stigma in Music from 2022-01-15T15:05:02
Former Boston radio personality Danielle Murr joins Nichole to talk about two non-profits she's working with, now that she's left the mic full-time: Behind You Inc., which provides support for food...
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Enter Omicron: A Medical Professional's Advice on COVID-19 in 2022 from 2022-01-08T15:05:02
Dr. Eric Dickson, President and CEO of UMass Memorial Medical Center, talks with Nichole about all things COVID as we enter the new year. Dr. Dickson answers questions about the Omicron variant and...
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"CraftBoston Holiday" Spreads Cheer from Local Artisans, and Mental Health at the Holidays from 2021-12-25T15:05:02
Sometimes the best gift for the holidays is the one that was made by someone who lives just down the road. The Society for Arts and Crafts in Boston is holding its annual "CraftBoston Holiday" juri...
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Connecting Bostonians to Affordable Renewable Energy, and Cradles to Crayons Keeps Kids Warm from 2021-12-18T15:10:02
Energy prices are on the rise, and the worst of winter hasn't even hit yet. Reverend Mariama White-Hammond, the Chief of Environment, Energy and Open Space for the City of Boston, joins Nichole to ...
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Infrastructure: From Washington to New England, and "A Christmas Carol" Turns 30 at NSMT from 2021-12-11T15:05:02
Billions of dollars could be on the way in infrastructure funding for Massachusetts, and New England as a whole. Dan McNichol and Bill Goodrich have spent decades advocating for, and directly worki...
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Meet Boston City Councilor-Elect Ruthzee Louijeune, and Celebrating the Festival of Lights from 2021-12-04T15:10:02
Ruthzee Louijeune of Boston's Mattapan neighborhood was recently elected to one of the city's four City Councilor-At-Large seats. She's the first Haitian-American to serve in the role. Ruthzee join...
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Greater Boston Food Bank Helps at the Holidays, and Plymouth Celebrates Thanksgiving from 2021-11-20T15:10:08
The holidays are a time when many of us want to contribute to help those in need. The Greater Boston Food Bank is working hard to do that all year long, especially as the region struggles with infl...
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Tips for Holiday Travel with AAA Northeast, and "Pie in the Sky" Supports Community Servings from 2021-11-13T15:05:16
Winter's coming! Is your vehicle ready? Mary Maguire of AAA Northeast has all the info you need to make sure you are ready for whatever weather Mother Nature throws at us this season. She also talk...
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New England's "Lost Towns", and Dorchester's Interim House Needs Help for Repairs from 2021-11-06T14:05:08
Local history author Renee Mallett joins Nichole to talk about her new book, "Lost Towns of New England". Did you know New England has several towns that were either destroyed or completely abandon...
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ABCD's "Hoop Dreams" Returns to TD Garden, and Medicare Enrollment 101 from 2021-10-30T14:00:05
It's time to hit the parquet for a great cause! ABCD - Action Boston Community Development - is holding another round of its "Hoop Dreams" fundraiser on November 2 at TD Garden in Boston. John Drew...
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"T: A MBTA Musical" Arrives in Somerville, and New Resources to Prevent Suicide in NH from 2021-10-23T14:10:14
A lot's been said about the MBTA, but have you heard it in song? Melissa Carubia and Mike Manship, two of the creative minds behind "T: An MBTA Musical", join Nichole to talk about how they put tog...
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Supply Chain Chaos 101, and "Abel Bodied" Highlights a Piece of Malden History from 2021-10-16T14:00:08
Are you struggling to find your favorite foods, appliances, furniture, or anything else you need at the store? There's one major factor driving all these shortages - problems in the global supply c...
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Keeping Massachusetts Students Fed at School, and the Push for Indigenous Peoples Day from 2021-10-09T14:00:08
Project Bread's Erin McAleer returns to the show to talk with Nichole about what schools are doing to get around supply chain problems to ensure their students are fed. Erin also explains their eff...
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Roxbury's Twelfth Baptist Church Looks to the Future, and Tips on Adopting Your Furry Best Friend from 2021-10-02T14:00:14
Reverend Willie Bodrick II recently was installed as the new senior pastor at the historic Twelfth Baptist Church in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood. Nichole spoke with the Reverend about his vision ...
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"Rise and Rumble" for Boston's Best Donuts, and "Tiny DAP Concerts" Uplift the Hub's Newest Stars from 2021-09-25T14:00:17
Who doesn't love a donut? Pastry chef Dee Steffen Chinn of Big Heart Hospitality has all the details on this year's "Rise and Rumble" contest, which pits top pastry chefs against each other to crea...
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The Open Door Goes Virtual, and Science Club for Girls Connects Girls with STEM Mentors from 2021-09-18T14:00:02
Julie LaFontaine, Executive Director at The Open Door food pantry in Gloucester, talks with Nichole about their recent decision to offer online ordering for their patrons. Julie also explains how t...
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Massachusetts Restaurants and Residents Plan for Another COVID-19 Autumn from 2021-09-11T14:00:04
Marc Hurwitz returns to the show to chat with Nichole about the latest in the Massachusetts restaurant industry. Which restaurants are closing their doors? How do restaurant owners plan on handling...
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"Hub on Hollywood" on the Massachusetts Film Industry, and English High Celebrates 200 Years from 2021-09-04T14:00:09
Massachusetts, to some, is becoming "Hollywood East"! You may have noticed there are more film and TV crews around these days. Jamie Blanco and James Rojas from the Hub on Hollywood podcast join Ni...
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Dispatches from "Brit's Home" as Haiti Recovers from Massive Earthquake from 2021-08-28T14:10:11
Cherylann Gengel, the co-founder of "Be Like Brit" in Worcester, updates Nichole about the devastation in Haiti in the wake of this month's 7.2 magnitude earthquake. She also talks about how the ki...
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"Shark Smart" with Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, and Taking (Vaccine) Shots at Lawrence Clubs from 2021-08-14T14:15:18
White shark season is here! They're back off the New England coast, and the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy is out there tracking sharks as they feed and navigate through our waters. Marianne Wals...
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Nibbles Woodaway Gets a Makeover, and "Re-Mask Remake" Breathes New Life Into Old Masks from 2021-08-07T14:05:07
He's been sitting there for decades, watching over Providence. Nibbles Woodaway, a.k.a. the "Big Blue Bug", is a giant termite on top of his company's building, and he never fails to make a stateme...
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Summer at Seacoast Science Center, and Buy Black NB Highlights South Coast Businesses from 2021-07-31T14:35:18
It's summertime on the New Hampshire seacoast, and the Seacoast Science Center has a lot to offer those who make the trek to the water's edge. Karen Provazza, the Director of Marketing for the Cent...
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South Shore Stars Illuminates Youth Opportunities, and Big Sister of Greater Boston's Car Raffle from 2021-07-17T14:05:11
Jennifer Curtis, the Executive Director of South Shore Stars, talks with Nichole about the work the organization has done for decades to provide children with educational and youth development oppo...
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Bridge Club of Greater Lowell Offers Strength Through Community for People in Recovery from 2021-07-10T14:05:03
Bob Cox, the founder and executive director of the Bridge Club of Greater Lowell, joins Nichole to talk about the Club's mission - providing safety, solidarity, and support to those struggling with...
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BHI Brings "Boston Hope" to the World, and COVID-19's Impact on our Mental Health from 2021-07-03T14:05:11
A non-profit on the North Shore, Build Health International, has been working for years to get critical health infrastructure and supplies out to developing countries. Now, they're breathing new li...
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Ransomware 101 with MassCyberCenter, and Seashore Trolley Museum Transports You to the Past from 2021-06-26T14:05:14
Ransomware attacks have been in the news lately, but what are they, exactly? Do they just affect businesses and governments, or can individuals be hit, too? Stephanie Helm, Director of the MassCybe...
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Hurricane Season Prep Tips from MEMA, and BAMSFest Helps Creators of Color "Amplify the Soul" from 2021-06-19T14:00:05
Chris Besse, the Public Information Officer at the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, joins Nichole to talk about the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season, which is already underway. Chris has ti...
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Arts Return to the South Shore, and Boston Pride Celebrates the LGBTQ Community from 2021-06-12T14:00:13
Zoe Bradford, co-founder and President of the Company Theatre in Norwell, joins Robert Cinnante, the President of the South Shore Conservatory, to talk about their respective upcoming summer season...
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Cinema Salem Makes a Comeback, and Why Microchips are Upending the Car Industry from 2021-05-29T14:10:06
Marshall Strauss, co-owner of Cinema Salem, and John Andrews of Creative Collective join Nichole to talk about their renovations of the North Shore landmark. The theater closed during the pandemic ...
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Helping Your Pets Adjust to the "New Normal", and Nashua's Arts Community Post-COVID from 2021-05-22T14:10:11
Dr. Terri Bright, Director of Behavior Services at MSPCA-Angell, joins Nichole on the show to talk about separation anxiety - that is, in your pets! Now that so many of us are going back to the off...
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COVID-19 and the Hospice Industry, and "We Heal" Highlights Comfort in Trying Times from 2021-05-15T14:05:16
Renee McInnes, the CEO of NVNA and Hospice, joins Nichole to talk about the impacts of COVID-19 on the hospice industry. Renee has details on how nurses and health care providers are holding up, ho...
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Alzheimer's Association's "Virtual Family Conference", and WPI Studies Wormwood to Fight COVID-19 from 2021-05-08T13:55:11
Melissa Grenier and Meghan Lemay from the Alzheimer's Association of MA/NH join Nichole to talk about their upcoming event, the Virtual Family Conference. This event, set for May 14 and 15, feature...
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Navigating Small Business Ownership, One Year Into COVID-19 from 2021-05-01T14:10:09
Freya Shoffner of Shoffner and Associates joins Nichole for this week's episode to talk about all things small business: what sort of legal steps should you take if you just started a business duri...
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Boston's "All Inclusive" Post-COVID Campaign, and Oxford Street Players Innovate to Celebrate from 2021-04-24T14:00:03
The city of Boston recently released its new "All Inclusive Boston" tourism campaign, focusing on an equitable recovery for residents and businesses in each and every neighborhood. Colette Phillips...
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BSO Returns to Tanglewood, NWS Chatham Closes, and Getting Outdoors with Urbnparks from 2021-04-17T14:25:10
Tony Fogg, the Boston Symphony Orchestra's Tanglewood Director, joins Nichole to talk about the upcoming season of concerts at the legendary venue. This season will be a bit shorter than most becau...
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Restaurants in New England, One Year Into the COVID-19 Pandemic from 2021-04-10T14:05:07
Marc Hurwitz of Boston Restaurant Talk and Boston's Hidden Restaurants returns to the show. He talks with Nichole about life in the restaurant industry now that restrictions are starting to ease. M...
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Newburyport Native Runs Across America, and a CT Father's Viral Collection Helps "Honor Connor" from 2021-04-03T14:10:07
Michael Wilson is getting ready to run across the country. The Newburyport native joins Nichole to talk from the shores of Hermosa Beach, California about his upcoming trip. Michael has details abo...
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Sea Level Rise Threatens Strawbery Banke, and Breakfast with Animal Friends at Zoo New England from 2021-03-27T14:10:20
Over the past few years, the historic homes at Strawbery Banke in Portsmouth, New Hampshire have been feeling the brunt of sea level rise. The museum has put together a new exhibit, in connection w...
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Honoring Loved Ones in New England Forests, and Emerson Students Collect Diverse Books for BPS from 2021-03-20T14:05:04
Sandy Gibson, the co-founder of Better Place Forests, joins Nichole to talk about a new way to memorialize loved ones who pass: surviving family members picking out a special tree in the Berkshires...
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Cape Verdean-Jewish Passover Seder Goes Virtual, and Help for New England Musicians from 2021-03-13T15:00:13
Luisa "Nana" Barros and Rebecca Ottinger from the Cape Verdean-Jewish Passover Seder join Nichole to talk about the history of the event, which brings together two disapora cultures to celebrate co...
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Community Fridges Support Boston's Neighborhoods, and Tips for Consumer Protection Week from 2021-02-27T15:15:04
Grace and Dave, two residents of Boston's Allston-Brighton neighborhood, join Nichole to talk about community efforts to help those in need through special refrigerators set up around the city. The...
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Planning for Summer Camp with the Trustees, and "Real F.R.I.E.N.D.S." at Boston City Hall from 2021-02-20T15:15:11
Julie Bernson, the Associate Director of Learning at the Trustees of Reservations, talks with Nichole about their diverse offerings for day camps this coming summer. Julie also details the extensiv...
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Another Setback for Marshfield Veterans in Need, and Free Tax Help for Boston Residents from 2021-02-13T15:20:07
Nichole speaks with Robert Corley, the CEO of Neighborworks Housing Solutions of Massachusetts, about a recent fire at the Marshfield Veterans Home. The facility was in the middle of a significant ...
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Dana-Farber Studies Pandemic Screenings, COVID-19 in the Funeral Industry, and Boston Fights HIV from 2021-02-06T15:00:15
Nichole checks in with Dr. Toni Choueiri, the director of the Lank Center for Genitourinary Oncology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, about a new study focused on cancer screenings. Many stayed...
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New Leadership in MA's Black and Latino Caucus, and FORWARD Houses People with Autism from 2021-01-30T15:00:18
Nichole is joined by Massachusetts state representatives Chynah Tyler of Roxbury and Carlos Gonzalez of Springfield - both members of the state's Black and Latino Legislative Caucus. Rep. Tyler is ...
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Elizabeth Stone House Suffers a Setback, and Farm-Fresh Food in Massachusetts from 2021-01-23T15:00:13
Nancy Owens Hess, the Executive Director of Elizabeth Stone House in Boston, tells Nichole about their new project - a brand new center to help with transitional housing, child care, and community ...
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"Repairing America" at the Boston Public Library, and Remembering Ollie the Bat Dog from 2021-01-16T15:20:03
Michael Colford, the Director of Library Services at the Boston Public Library, talks with Nichole about the library's new theme for 2021, "Repairing America". Colford details their schedule of gue...
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DPH Fights the Stigma of Addiction, and Pine Street Inn Helps Boston's Homeless Through COVID-19 from 2021-01-09T15:30:16
Deirdre Calvert, the Director of the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services at the MA Department of Public Health, joins Nichole to talk about their new #StateWithoutStigMA campaign - a timely move...
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BSO's "Holiday Pops" Goes Virtual, Winter Fire Safety Tips, and a Much-Awaited New Year Celebration from 2020-12-26T15:20:07
Like so much this year, the Boston Symphony Orchestra has had to make adjustments to how they celebrate the season with their "Holiday Pops" concert. Conductor Keith Lockhart joins Nichole to talk ...
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"Black Nativity" Turns 50, the "Little Town" Tree Hunt, and Worcester Art Museum's Holiday Cheer from 2020-12-19T15:15:03
Edmund Barry Gaither, the Director and Curator at the Museum of the National Center of Afro-American Artists in Roxbury, joins Nichole to discuss this year's performance of Langston Hughes' "Black ...
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Creates Connections, and "Somerville Remembers" Those Lost to COVID-19 from 2020-12-12T15:15:06
Mark O'Donnell, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts, tells Nichole about the program's efforts to connect kids in underserved communities with mentors at a time w...
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Creating Opportunities for Boston's Inner-City Youth, and Woburn Celebrates Hanukkah With Art from 2020-12-05T15:05:03
Robert Lewis Jr., President and Founder of the BASE in Roxbury, joins Teamsters Local 25 President Sean O'Brien to talk about their new partnership focusing on providing new job opportunities to in...
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Staying Active with Special Olympics, Holiday Greetings for Boston Seniors, and Christmas Cheer for Hospitalized Kids from 2020-11-28T15:30:18
Mark Ericson from Special Olympics of New Hampshire joins Nichole to talk about all the ways they're helping athletes stay active and healthy, even though some of their normal activities have been ...
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Feeding Massachusetts Families During the Holidays, and Open Pantry Supports Springfield from 2020-11-21T15:30:21
Project Bread President Erin McAleer returns to the show to give Nichole an update on programs in place to help Massachusetts families stay fed and nourished this holiday season. She also has detai...
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Catie's Closet Uplifts Disadvantaged Kids, and Cape Cod Volunteers Save Stranded Turtles from 2020-11-07T15:15:11
Mickey Cockrell, the CEO and co-founder of Catie's Closet in Dracut, comes on the show to talk with Nichole about the non-profit, which gets toiletries, clothes, accessories and outerwear out to ch...
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"Freedom Songs" in NH, Affordable Dental Care in Waltham, and New Cancer Research Grants in Boston from 2020-11-01T02:15:14
Karla Hostetler, the Director of the Mariposa Museum in Peterborough, NH, joins Nichole to talk about the re-opening of the museum's "Freedom Songs" exhibit, which takes a look at the American expe...
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Domestic Violence in Massachusetts: Facts, Resources, and Help from 2020-10-25T02:25:02
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This week's show includes two women working hard to protect survivors. Diana Mancera, the Director of Membership and Programs at Jane Doe, Inc., talks ...
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Fall Excursions in New England 101: Weather, State Parks, and Great Hikes from 2020-10-18T02:20:03
WBZ-TV Chief Meteorologist Eric Fisher joins Nichole on the show to talk about the dry conditions we've been dealing with lately, how it affects the foliage forecast, and what we could have in stor...
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Nantucket's COVID-19 Grief Project, the Mad Love Music Festival, and Help for Ice Skaters from 2020-10-11T02:15:18
Sarah Munsen from Nantucket Cottage Hospital joins Nichole to talk about their new Grief Project, launched to help residents of the island work through the difficulties brought on in life by the pa...
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Safety for Seniors with Mass Home Care, Help for MA's Homeless, and a New Year at Berklee from 2020-10-04T02:05:13
Lisa Gurgone, the Executive Director of Mass Home Care, tells Nichole about a new rideshare program in the Merrimack Valley for seniors to get to and from their appointments. She also has details o...
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The 2020 Census in Massachusetts, and Conversations on Racial Equity with MCC from 2020-09-27T02:25:05
Susan Strate, the senior program manager for the Population Estimates Program at the UMass Donahue Institute, joins Nichole to talk about the ins and outs of the 2020 Census, and how the data colle...
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COVID-19 and the Boston Restaurant Scene, 6 Months Later from 2020-09-20T02:15:13
Marc Hurwitz from Boston Restaurant Talk / Boston's Hidden Restaurants returns to the show for a six month check-in on the restaurant industry as it deals with fallout from the pandemic. Marc detai...
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MEMA's Tips for Emergency Preparedness, and Virtual Celebrations with the Revels from 2020-09-13T02:20:18
Samantha Phillips, the Director of the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, chats with Nichole about Emergency Preparedness Month. She's got tips for how you can ensure your family's ready fo...
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LiKen Helps Teens Displaced by Substance Abuse, and Mass Cyber Center's New Mentorship Program from 2020-09-06T02:10:17
Christina Pendleton, the founder of LiKen, joins Nichole to talk about her efforts to provide comfort and help for Massachusetts teens struggling with the fallout from substance abuse in their fami...
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The People's Academy Teaches the Trades, and Old Colony Hospice Debuts 'Threads Boutique' from 2020-08-30T02:25:04
T. Michael Thomas, Founder of The People's Academy in Dorchester, joins Executive Director Tanisha Stephney on this week's show. They talk with Nichole about how the Academy works with disenfranchi...
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Mayor's Mural Crew, New Life for the Townley Children's Barn, and the Future of Table Talk Pies from 2020-08-23T02:15:08
Heidi Schork and Liz O'Brien from the Mayor's Mural Crew talk with Nichole about this summer's group of Boston teen artists, and how they helped kids handle the COVID19 crisis by channeling their c...
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Creating Healthier Communities in Boston Through Food, and Connecting Boston's Black Professionals from 2020-08-15T02:05:16
Josh Trautwein, Co-Founder of About Fresh, comes on the show to talk about their mission to get healthy food into the hands of Bostonians, and the programs they've rolled out to get it done. Sheena...
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Boston's Shaw 54th Regiment Memorial: Past, Present, and Future from 2020-08-02T02:10:17
One of Boston's best known landmarks, honoring the first all-Black regiment to fight in the Civil War, is getting a major facelift. Liz Vizza with the Friends of the Public Garden returns to the sh...
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Introducing Boston's Chief of Equity, and Strawbery Banke Struggles with Rising Seas from 2020-07-26T02:05:13
Boston's new Chief of Equity, Dr. Karilyn Crockett, joins Nichole on the show to talk about her new role in Mayor Walsh's new cabinet-level office at City Hall. Dr. Crockett, a Dorchester native wh...
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Boston's Museum of Science Gets Ready to Reopen, and Walpole's Porchfest for Music Lovers from 2020-07-19T02:05:03
Tim Ritchie, the President of Boston's Museum of Science, joins Nichole to talk about the plans in place to get the museum up and running as part of Phase 3, and welcome the public back safely. Kat...
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Sharks: Fact and Fiction with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy from 2020-07-12T02:00:12
Megan Winton, a research scientist with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, joins Nichole on the show to talk all things sharks! She details the different types of sharks we find off the coast of...
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Berklee Students Sing for Social Change, and Piping Plovers 101 from 2020-07-05T02:00:21
Mark Simos, Associate Professor of Songwriting at the Berklee College of Music, joins Nichole to reveal the winners of this year's "Songs for Social Change" contest. Marion Larson, Chief of Informa...
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BAMS Fest Uplifts Creators of Color, and COVID-19's Impact as Restaurants Reopen from 2020-06-28T02:15:05
BAMS Fest Founder Catherine T. Morris joins Nichole to talk about the history of the urban arts festival, the relationships organizers build with creators of color in the Boston area and beyond, an...
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NMLC Navigates COVID-19 to Help Animals, and Somerville Photographer Captures "Masks of Boston" from 2020-06-21T02:25:15
Kathy Zagzebski, President and Executive Director at the National Marine Life Center in Buzzards Bay, talks with Nichole about how the Center's keeping up its work to provide critical care for seal...
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Young Bostonians Embrace Creative Entrepreneurship, and 50 Years of Boston Pride from 2020-06-14T02:30:12
Jason Talbot, co-founder and Deputy Director of Artists for Humanity, tells Nichole about the organization's work to employ underserved teens in the city, provide them the space to create, and teac...
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MBAs Fight COVID-19, Somerville's Shared Streets, and Boston Latin Students Help Peers Learn from 2020-06-07T02:30:16
Amina Edwards and Sarika Mendu from MBAs Fight COVID-19 have details on how their organization’s working to help connect MBAs with business owners, non-profits, and government agencies that need ex...
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Stress Relief for Medway Teens, the Quest for River Herring, and Boston's COVID-19 Antibody Study from 2020-05-17T02:30:10
Medway Superintendent Armand Pires talks with Nichole about his district's new partnership with the Wheelock College at Boston University. Together, they're creating a module to help teenagers lear...
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Scouts Look Ahead to Summer, and a Pandemic Pet Update with MSPCA from 2020-05-10T02:20:11
Chuck Eaton, the Chief Executive of the Boy Scouts Spirit of Adventure Council, talks with Nichole about efforts to keep Scouts all over Massachusetts engaged and learning amid the pandemic. He als...
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SafeLink's Support for Domestic Violence Victims, and New England's Museums Navigate COVID-19 from 2020-05-03T02:30:11
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Stephanie Brown, the CEO of Casa Myrna in Boston, joins the show to talk about the state's "SafeLink" hotline program, which is powered by the...
Your Questions on COVID-19 Housing Concerns, and Project New Hope's Help for Veterans from 2020-04-26T02:30:13
Attorney Nicole M. Bluefort answers listener questions about landlord and tenant rights connected to the coronavirus crisis, and details new emergency assistance for renters and homeowners in Massa...
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Worcester's 'Girl Pad' Project, and New Grants for New England's Artists from 2020-04-19T02:30:17
Victoria Waterman, CEO of Girls Inc. in Worcester, talks about the organization's new program to help get critical hygiene supplies into the hands of teens who need them. Kim Szeto, Public Art Prog...
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Your Questions on Stimulus Payments, and Charlestown Makers Help Health Care Workers from 2020-04-12T02:30:04
CPA Katie Seekell joins Nichole to answer listener questions about the upcoming coronavirus stimulus payments, which are expected to arrive in the coming weeks from the federal government. Chad Ben...
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The Concert for Our City, and Emergency Essentials for Kids from 2020-04-05T02:35:20
Thomas Wilkins, the Boston Symphony Orchestra's new Artistic Advisor for Education and Community Engagement, talks with Nichole about the "Concert for Our City" and the power of music in trying tim...
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Demand Ramping Up at MA Food Banks, and COVID-19's Effect on Mental Health from 2020-03-29T03:35:05
Jean McMurray, the Executive Director of the Worcester County Food Bank, talks with Nichole about navigating the significant uptick in demand. She also touches on the status of local food pantries ...
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COVID-19 Attacks the Massachusetts Restaurant Industry, and Sudden Food Insecurity from 2020-03-22T02:25:11
Boston-area restaurant blogger Marc Hurwitz (Boston Restaurant Talk, Boston's Hidden Restaurants) talks with Nichole about the effects of coronavirus on the state's restaurant industry, and the tho...
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COVID-19 in New England, and a Boost for Sober Housing from 2020-03-15T02:30:18
Dr. David Hamer, Professor of Global Health and Medicine at the Boston University School of Public Health and School of Medicine, comes on the show to talk about the coronavirus pandemic. Nichole t...
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Honoring the Fight for Suffrage, and the "Trip of a Lifetime" from 2020-03-08T03:30:16
Playwright Lisa Rafferty joins Nichole to talk about her new work, "ONWARD - Votes for Women". The documentary play highlights some of the voices and perspectives of women who fought to secure the ...
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Your Questions Answered on Coronavirus, and Residents Fight Crumbling Foundations from 2020-03-01T03:15:02
Dr. Aaron Schmidt, assistant professor of microbiology at the Harvard Medical School and Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT and Harvard answers listener questions about coronavirus. He also talks with Nic...
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Coronavirus in Massachusetts: Separating Fact From Fiction from 2020-02-23T03:30:05
Boston City Councilors Michelle Wu and Ed Flynn talk about their interactions with constituents in neighborhoods directly affected by Coronavirus fears, including Chinatown and the South End. They ...
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"Wash and Read" in New Bedford, New Partnerships in Wellesley, and Celebrating Friends in Melrose from 2020-02-16T03:55:02
Bethany Coito, Youth Services Coordinator for the New Bedford Public Library, is on the show this week to talk about their new program called “Wash and Read”. The library’s stocking books in laundr...
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Boston's Black Restaurant Challenge, and Exploring Pilgrims' Past Through Music from 2020-02-09T03:55:17
Rep. Chynah Tyler (D- Suffolk 7th) comes on the show to tell us about the Boston Black Restaurant Challenge. She talks with Nichole about the restaurants involved in the Challenge, how it was devel...
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Sudbury Helps Seniors Heal, and Eastham Residents Tackle Erosion from 2020-02-02T03:45:17
Janet Lipkin, the volunteer coordinator at the Sudbury Senior Center, talks with Nichole about their program dedicated to helping seniors access important medical equipment. Erosion's wearing away ...
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Greater Boston Restaurant Talk, and New England Foodie Trips from 2020-01-26T03:55:13
Nichole's joined by Marc Hurwitz, author of two well known Boston-area restaurant blogs – Boston’s Hidden Restaurants and Boston Restaurant Talk. We discuss the state of the Boston restaurant indus...
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The State of Postpartum Depression in Massachusetts from 2020-01-19T04:00:13
Nichole speaks with four experts about all facets of postpartum depression, from the biology behind it to signs and symptoms. She also discusses resources for sufferers in New England and around th...
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Food Insecurity in Massachusetts, and Artificial Reefs in the Atlantic from 2020-01-12T04:00:03
Project Bread's Erin McAleer joins Nichole to talk about the state of food insecurity in Massachusetts, and what's being done to help everyone put food on the table. Mark Rousseau, a marine biologi...
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Baby Steps to Saving, and Shelter Music Boston Spreads Hope from 2020-01-05T04:00:08
Massachusetts State Treasurer Deb Goldberg tells Nichole about the state's new program to help families save for college from birth, Baby Steps. Julie Leven, Founder and Artistic Director of Shelte...
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Winter Fire Safety, Boston's First Night, and Holiday Stories from 2019-12-29T04:00:14
Massachusetts' Deputy State Fire Marshal, Maribel Fournier, comes on the show to talk about all things fire safety as we get ready for the long winter ahead. Brooke Maher, the event director for Bo...
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Little Women Week in Concord, and Christmas at Strawbery Banke from 2019-12-22T04:00:20
Jan Turnquist, the executive director of Orchard House in Concord, talks about their efforts to remember Louisa May Alcott, the author of "Little Women", as excitement grows for the new movie. Rodn...
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Holiday Festival Of Trees, and Innovations In Tattooing from 2019-12-15T04:00:19
Suzanne Maas, the Interim Executive Director and President of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, has details on this month's Festival of Trees in Wellesley, and how critical this fundraiser i...
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Teamsters Christmas Toy Drive, and "Seeing Red" On Massachusetts Roads from 2019-12-08T04:00:13
Sean O'Brien, the President of Teamsters Local 25, talks about their annual Christmas toy drive, and other charitable work union members are taking part in. Adam Vaccaro, transportation reporter fo...
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A Christmas Carol, Concord's Cheese Parade, and Special Homes for Beloved Dolls from 2019-12-01T04:00:16
Bill Hanney, owner and producer of the North Shore Music Theater in Beverly, comes on the show to talk about the return of a holiday classic. Concord's getting ready for a huge cheese parade, and C...
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"If They Had Known", Boston's Teen Poet Laureate, and Wicked Women Makers from 2019-11-25T19:49:04
Dar Heikkinen, the Director of Outreach for the Clay Soper Memorial Fund in Winchester, talks about "If They Had Known", a documentary created to remember a life taken too soon and prevent more tee...
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Thanksgiving Turkeys for Veterans, and an Inclusive Playground in Lynn from 2019-11-18T20:13:04
Mélida Arredondo, co-founder of the Arredondo Family Foundation, joins Herb Chambers Companies CEO Alan McLaren in the studio to talk about their annual turkey drive to benefit low-income veterans,...
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Surviving The Sex Trade and Drug Addiction in New England from 2019-11-13T21:48
Jasmine Grace, founder and director of Bags of Hope Ministries, comes on the show to tell her incredible story. Grace was trafficked for years, and was able to escape her abuser, only to fall victi...
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Clothing Insecurity, Non-Profits Navigating Haiti Unrest, and Remembering Doyle's Cafe from 2019-11-07T22:11:51
Lynn Margherio, the CEO and Founder of Cradles To Crayons, talks with Nichole about clothing insecurity, how it affects low income families, and what we can do to help kids stay warm this winter he...
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Gluten-Free Living, Housing for Boston's Homeless, and Renovations for the Shaw 54th Memorial from 2019-10-29T21:02:17
Nichole speaks with Abby Kelly, the owner of Gluten Free New England, about living with food allergies and her directory of gluten-free-friendly establishments in New England. Lyndia Downie of Pine...
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New Bedford Family Centers, Haverhill Suffrage Parade, and The Hip Hop Transformation from 2019-10-21T21:24:38
Nichole talks with New Bedford's Superintendent of Schools, Thomas Anderson, about new family engagement centers in the city's schools. Kay Herlihy from the Greater Haverhill League of Women Voters...
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New England Weekend's Debut! Mass and Cass 2.0, Fast Fashion, and a Nobel Prize Winner from 2019-10-21T21:24:31
WBZ NewsRadio 1030's "New England Weekend" debuts! Nichole speaks with Marty Martinez, Boston's Chief of Health and Human Services, about the city's "Mass and Cass 2.0" plan. She also talks to this...
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