Payphone at Boston University connects students, seniors 3,000 miles apart
When someone picks up the phone in Boston, they are connected to another payphone at a senior living complex 3,000 miles away.
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When someone picks up the phone in Boston, they are connected to another payphone at a senior living complex 3,000 miles away.
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center DriveWise® Program Evaluates Senior Drivers.
Next Sunday is Father's Day and this is a good time to continue the series we started around Mother's Day on helping our elders.
Working after retirement is part of many pre-retirees retirement plan.
Baby Boomers need to be thinking about retirement and the when, what, and where.
The youngest of the Boomers turn 50 this year and are the tail end of this demographic group.
Workers in their 40s and 50s don't have a lot of time left to secure their financial future, and there are several common mistakes that often threaten their dreams.
Thought we would cover more dumb money moves this week!
Next Sunday is Father's Day and this is a good time to continue the series we started around Mother's Day on helping our elders.
Our president and his fellow boomers at the IRS and Justice Department think they and their agenda are what's best for us, without regard to long-established traditions of governmental balance and restraint.
Social Security will be there in the future, but it will look a little different.
Women need to put retirement planning at the top of their goal list, for more reasons than one.
More baby boomers are saying they will face their golden years alone. The number of divorces among couples in their late 40s and 50s is soaring.
Retirees are living longer, but living longer often means living a more limited lifestyle.
Right now, more than 4.5 million Americans live with one knee replacement and many of those people are relatively young.
A really good use of your refund is to reserve the money for an emergency fund.
In his speech Tuesday night Mitt Romney said "deep confidence in a better tomorrow is the basic promise of America." Boomers of both parties have broken that promise.
A new survey by Sun Life Financial found one in five Americans now believe they will never retire.
A Lot of baby boomers are betting on the value of their home to help get them through retirement. But the money they were banking on might not be there.
With Father's Day less than a week away this is a good time to continue the series we started around Mother's Day on helping our elders.
The "don't trust anyone over 30" generation is now well over 30? Um, never mind.
Baby boomers facing retirement are worried about their finances, and many believe they'll need to work longer than planned or will never be able to retire, a new poll finds.
I do know this -- we're being governed by Baby Boomers, a generation of politicians whose self-esteem far outstrips any proof of their competence.
A sea of Scottish fans marched to Fenway Park in Boston Sunday after Scotland won its World Cup match.
A right whale that was seen off Massachusetts two months ago may need to be rescued after it was observed in Canadian waters with fishing gear in its mouth.
There was a deadly shooting inside the Moonfish restaurant in West Dennis, Massachusetts over the weekend.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
A sea of Scottish fans marched to Fenway Park in Boston Sunday after Scotland won its World Cup match.
John McGinn deflected a shot off an opposing defender and past goalkeeper Johny Placide in the 28th minute, and Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 at Boston Stadium.
There was a deadly shooting inside the Moonfish restaurant in West Dennis, Massachusetts over the weekend.
Massachusetts Democratic Party chair Steve Kerrigan talked about the Senate primary between Ed Markey and Seth Moulton, as well as the controversy surrounding Maine candidate Graham Platner.
Here's where to find Boston's official World Cup watch parties, as well as bars and restaurants that are showing the soccer matches.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
We now know when the sales tax holiday is coming to Massachusetts in August.
Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday that she personally supports bringing back happy hour in Massachusetts.
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
With a focus on precision craftsmanship and world-class brass instruments, S.E. Shires has become a benchmark for professional musicians seeking exceptional sound and performance.
Complete with vineyard views and seasonally inspired dining, the award-winning LaBelle Winery offers one of New England's most distinctive winery experiences.
With a carefully curated collection of artisan cheeses and specialty foods sourced from around the world, Formaggio Kitchen has been a beloved destination for food lovers for over four decades.
John McGinn deflected a shot off an opposing defender and past goalkeeper Johny Placide in the 28th minute, and Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 at Boston Stadium.
The 2026 World Cup has started and Boston is one of 11 cities in the U.S. hosting matches. Here's the schedule.
Ceddanne Rafaela homered and had three RBIs, Sonny Gray allowed one run in six innings and the Boston Red Sox rolled to a 10-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday night.
The home of the New England Patriots and the Revolution has a new look as the World Cup gets underway.
Games are likely to be tied at the end of regulation at the 2026 World Cup, especially in the late stages of the tournament with a highly competitive field.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.