Dorchester lunch monitor sets tone for school with caring and creativity
Parents say Yolanda Caban is an unsung hero who looks out for kids who need a friend.
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Parents say Yolanda Caban is an unsung hero who looks out for kids who need a friend.
Parents say Yolanda Caban is an unsung hero who looks out for kids who need a friend. WBZ-TV's Lisa Hughes reports.
Saxophonist Elan Trotman chose the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester as the Boston site for his Headstart Music Program.
Saxophonist Elan Trotman chose the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester as the Boston site for his Headstart Music Program. WBZ-TV's Lisa Hughes reports.
Former WBZ-TV anchor Liz Walker has written a new book that explores healing from her own trauma and grief.
A nurse inspired to work at Spaulding Rehab after they treated her father will be running the Boston Marathon for them.
A nurse inspired to work at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital after they treated her father's brain injuries will be running for the hospital this Monday in the Boston Marathon. WBZ-TV's Lisa Hughes reports.
Students at Plymouth Community Intermediate School planted 13 gardens to raise awareness about the importance of mental health.
Two sixth graders at the Epstein Hillel School in Marblehead won an invention contest competing against kids from across North America.
Nico Calabria is a professional athlete, an educator, a coach, and an advocate for people with disabilities.
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.
Mary Mazzio aims to effect social change by focusing on what connects people. WBZ-TV's Lisa Hughes reports.
Reverend Laura Everett, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Council of Churches, believes her calling is the work of repair.
Sunday, July 20 is National Ice Cream Day, and there are free scoops and deals to be found in Massachusetts.
William Davis went missing after taking the Cog Railway to the summit of New Hampshire's Mount Washington.
North Andover police officer is sharing her side of the story for the first time.
A 19-year-old woman says she was held against her will after she was hired for a dog sitting job in Southbridge.
World Series champion pitcher Mike Timlin is taking on his first Pan-Mass Challenge with the Red Sox Foundation's Team 9.
A woman who was reported to have died as a result of the tragic fire at the Gabriel House remains in critical condition.
William Davis went missing after taking the Cog Railway to the summit of New Hampshire's Mount Washington.
North Andover police officer is sharing her side of the story for the first time.
A Worcester woman thought she had scratched a $10,000 winning lottery ticket, but it turns out that she won a whole lot more.
World Series champion pitcher Mike Timlin is taking on his first Pan-Mass Challenge with the Red Sox Foundation's Team 9.
Boston nurse practitioner Alexa Nicholls Costa wants to help couples struggling with infertility by assisting with the numerous injections that are part of in vitro fertilization.
MACI Arthro is a less invasive knee procedure used to repair cartilage with the patient's cells.
Boston researchers said that the timing of meals for night shift workers could be critical for heart health.
Rats in Boston may be spreading a potentially deadly disease, according to a Tufts University study.
A New Hampshire man is making sure that those facing a Parkinson's diagnosis are getting the support they need.
Investigators are looking into a number of issues including the possibility that the fire was caused by smoking near an oxygen tank.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court confirmed the conviction of a five-time drunk driver for driving with a revoked license, citing an I-Team investigation as evidence.
The last time the state of Massachusetts inspected the Gabriel House in Fall River was in October 2023, the I-Team has learned.
The father of a 40-year-old woman who died in Brookline police custody says investigators are treating her death as a homicide and is demanding answers.
Hank Brennan, the special prosecutor in Karen Read's second trial, was paid more than half a million dollars in legal fees alone.
These are tough times for venture capital, the funding source relied on by many tech startup companies. And one of the biggest slumps has hit Massachusetts.
Democrat Jim McGovern, a Massachusetts Democratic congressman, sat down with WBZ-TV following the passage of President Trump's "big, beautiful bill."
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey defended her record from criticism from her two Republican challengers for governor
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey said abortion and same-sex marriage are "non-negotiable" in Massachusetts and vowed to protect them.
House Minority Whip Katherine Clark said many of her Republican colleagues believe they are vulnerable to political backlash.
Home decor and furniture retailer At Home has filed for bankruptcy and announced it will close 26 stores across the country, including Massachusetts's Dedham and Shrewsbury stores.
A New Hampshire town's attempt to force a bakery to remove or alter its pastry painting is unconstitutional, a judge ruled.
A Chatham, Massachusetts restaurant has been voted the best in the country for waterfront dining.
Joann is closing more fabric stores in Massachusetts and New Hampshire as the retailer winds down operations.
Bertucci's has closed four restaurants in Massachusetts as it files for bankruptcy for the third time since 2018.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
The Red Bulls rallied to beat the New England Revolution 5-3 on Wednesday night.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham hopes to see the WNBA play more games in Boston in the future.
The 2026 World Cup will include matches at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. On Tuesday, FIFA announced information on how fans can buy tickets.
Caitlin Clark mania is coming to Boston Tuesday night. Here's what to know as the superstar athlete and her Indiana Fever teammates take on the Connecticut Sun at TD Garden.
The Boston Red Sox selected right-handed pitcher Kyson Witherspoon with the 15th pick in the MLB Draft on Sunday.
A Worcester woman thought she had scratched a $10,000 winning lottery ticket, but it turns out that she won a whole lot more.
A Massachusetts man won $2 million playing the Powerball thanks to a very lucky mistake.
A tourist was posing for a photo in front of Sullivan's Castle Island in Boston, when a seagull swooped in and swiped her hot dog.
A Massachusetts man said the sting of the Asian needle ant left him feeling sick.
A Massachusetts man's bank account is going up after he played some lucky elevator numbers to win a big lottery prize.