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Almost 20 years after Lino Sanchez launched a program for inner-city youth who love sports, he and a group of supporters cut the ribbon on the first-ever sport-centric high school in Boston.
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.
Trevor Story hit a tiebreaking single in a three-run ninth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-3 on Saturday night to keep pace in a crowded American League playoff race.
One person is dead and several people were wounded during a shooting Saturday night at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, New Hampshire, authorities said, and a suspect has been detained.
Star cornerback Christian Gonzalez will miss Sunday's game between the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Wild West is coming to Boston, as the city is hosting its first rodeo Saturday in almost 100 years.
Officials in Massachusetts are warning residents about a new texting scam that claims to be from the Department of Revenue.
One person is dead and several people were wounded during a shooting Saturday night at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, New Hampshire, authorities said, and a suspect has been detained.
Bill Parcells and Julian Edelman were inducted into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame Saturday in Foxboro.
Star cornerback Christian Gonzalez will miss Sunday's game between the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Trevor Story hit a tiebreaking single in a three-run ninth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-3 on Saturday night to keep pace in a crowded American League playoff race.
The Wild West is coming to Boston, as the city is hosting its first rodeo Saturday in almost 100 years.
Health officials in Massachusetts are recommending that all adults in the state receive the COVID vaccine.
A nonprofit in Cambridge is aiming to make insulin more accessible by selling vials of the drug at a fraction of the cost.
It's been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day - but when you eat it may be just as significant as what you eat.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced the state will be taking measures to ensure vaccines remain accessible to everyone.
While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care doctor in the state.
Massachusetts State Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia died as a result of complications from blunt force injuries during a boxing exercise at the State Police Academy.
Insurance companies are using drones to inspect properties without alerting homeowners. In some cases, policies have been canceled.
A WBZ I-Team investigation revealed the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School leased weapon detection systems for hundreds of thousands of dollars, and found most of them are not being used very much.
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.
Plans to change the state flag of Massachusetts are suddenly a topic in the governor's race.
Is there really anything politicians can do to cool off the blame game?
Rep. Jerry Nadler announced his retirement at age 78. So is it time for 79-year-old Senator Ed Markey to re-think his re-election plans in Massachusetts?
A former top public safety official for Massachusetts said his hometown of Concord has "an antisemitism problem."
As states like Texas and California work to redraw congressional maps in favor of one political party or another, some politicians say Massachusetts is an example of partisan redistricting
The drama between fired Market Basket CEO Arthur T. Demoulas and his family members has been going on for decades.
Stop & Shop says lower prices are coming to its 88 stores in eastern Massachusetts.
Hawaiian Airlines is ending its direct flights from Boston to Honolulu this fall.
Tax free weekend is coming up in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the 2025 sales tax holiday.
Hannaford is closing one of its stores in Marlboro, Massachusetts, and another chain will be taking its place.
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.
Trevor Story hit a tiebreaking single in a three-run ninth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-3 on Saturday night to keep pace in a crowded American League playoff race.
Star cornerback Christian Gonzalez will miss Sunday's game between the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Bill Parcells and Julian Edelman were inducted into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame Saturday in Foxboro.
The Boston Red Sox eliminated Tampa Bay from postseason contention with an 11-7 win over the Rays on Friday night.
Jabrill Peppers doesn't hold any ill will toward the Patriots, but that doesn't mean he won't have a little extra for his former team Sunday when the Steelers invade Gillette Stadium.
A pair of humpback whales leaping out of the water gave two fishermen a scare off the coast of New Hampshire.
Cruiser the police dog enjoyed a Happy Meal reward after finding a missing dementia patient in Avon.
The Polaris Missile in Auburn's Goddard Park is headed to the EcoTarium in Worcester.
Old Thom the orca was spotted in a rare killer whale sighting off Massachusetts.
A Worcester woman thought she had scratched a $10,000 winning lottery ticket, but it turns out that she won a whole lot more.