‘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