‘You can come here and bloom’: Lynn students find strength through public art
As you step off the commuter rail station platform in Lynn, a new mural offers a gentle greeting. An abuela pauses to breathe in theRead More
Mass. colleges launching pilot programs offering three-year bachelor’s degrees
Students in Massachusetts will be able to complete a bachelor’s degree in three years for the first time starting in 2027. Merrimack College and SuffolkRead More
Acton resident turned to AI for emotional support, then came a warning sign
When Phoenix Ehmann asked an AI chatbot to help process a conflict, its response left them feeling even angrier. Minutes later, someone who saw themRead More
Beyond the frame: ‘Where’s Boston?’ revisited through new oral histories
It’s the fall of 1974 in South Boston, and four generations of the Moran family are rushing to church for baby Lila’s baptism. The momentRead More
Symphony on the sidewalk: Painted pianos transform Concord community
Against the backdrop of a rainy Saturday in New England, a musical tapestry unfolded in Concord. From 5-year-old beginners to musicians in their 80s, performersRead More
SEE THE GOOD: McGillivrays take on Boston Marathon with astronaut Sunita Williams
When runners take their marks for the 2026 Boston Marathon, one family will go the extra mile — together. Longtime Race Director Dave McGillivray isRead More
SEE THE GOOD: Salem Paralympian charts her own course to make sailing accessible
When Maureen McKinnon hoists the mainsail, casts off, and catches the wind, she feels a quiet sense of release. The former Paralympian leaves her wheelchairRead More
Fired-up fans pack Gillette Stadium for Boston Legacy’s inaugural NWSL game
Tens of thousands of fans crowded into Gillete Stadium on Saturday to watch the Boston Legacy take on Gotham FC in their first NWSL match.Read More
SEE THE GOOD: Newton native creates custom Lego instructions for blind builders
Brick by brick, Matthew Shifrin is making Legos more accessible for people who are blind. Shifrin became captivated with constructing sets at an early age,Read More
State sues 9 towns amid dispute over MBTA zoning mandate
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell is suing nine communities for not complying with the MBTA Communities Act. The attorney general’s office announced that Dracut, EastRead More