"Your Next Star" helps people with Down syndrome get work experience
John Dunleavy has worked for TD Garden and the Boston Bruins Foundation for the last ten years.
John Dunleavy has worked for TD Garden and the Boston Bruins Foundation for the last ten years.
WBZ TV's Katrina Kincade reports.
The black bear was filmed just inches away from a family as it interrupted a birthday lunch to devour the tacos and enchiladas
A Lexington family is creating opportunities for those with special needs with their comic book store run by their son.
Mattel worked with the National Down Syndrome Society to create the new Barbie doll.
Natalie Dedreux has spent months campaigning against a plan to make a blood test for Down syndrome free in Germany.
The college says the money will be used to enhance research and improve the lives of people with Down syndrome.
Boston researchers are testing an experimental vaccine that may prevent Alzheimer's disease in people with Down syndrome.
Omar's World of Comics and Hobbies in Lexington Center is run by a young man with Down syndrome.
Little Lucas's iconic achievement means something for everyone who lives and shines with Down syndrome.
A cheerleader on the team at Middleboro High School is inspiring his fellow students and everyone he meets.
Nathan Simons is the first full time employee with Down syndrome at Boston Children's Hospital.
Oliver Foley has extra motivation pushing him every step of the way in his Boston Marathon training.
Freia David, who has Down syndrome, has been serving customers for 32 years in Needham.
A woman with Down syndrome who has worked at the same Needham McDonald's for over three decades is retiring.
Many have autism or Down syndrome, some are hearing impaired, but when they all hit the ice together all of those issues skate away.
Boston's favorite young fan was honored by the New England Revolution in a special pregame ceremony Saturday night.
A state champion from Burlington was up against a first time wrestler; a young man from Wakefield who has fought hard to just get on his team.
WBZ's Doug Cope says the bullying of children with special needs is still a concern.
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about the current practice of testing blood for down syndrome.
There is huge hope among fans for this new era of the New England Patriots.
Michael Hurley say the New England Patriots made the right pick with Drake Maye at number 3.
The 2B Alleyway off Boylston Street, that's been full of Emerson College student demonstrators since Sunday night, now sits empty.
In his new role as an NFL Draft analyst, former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick wasted no time critiquing his old team's new quarterback, Drake Maye.
Drake Maye was rather excited when he sat down for a virtual meeting with Patriots reporters on Thursday night. And that's putting it mildly.
With the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots selected quarterback Drake Maye out of UNC.
The 2B Alleyway off Boylston Street, that's been full of Emerson College student demonstrators since Sunday night, now sits empty.
Northeastern University is the latest college campus in Massachusetts to see pro-Palestinian student protests.
There is huge hope among fans for this new era of the New England Patriots.
The judge heard arguments on several key motions in the Karen Read murder case ahead of opening statements.
A new study finds that people with breast cancer are more likely to develop a second cancer over time.
The CDC is keeping a close eye on the impact that rising heat is having on o
The CDC has issued an advisory about the risks of safely injecting Botox after some people have gotten so sick they had to be hospitalized.
Federal officials say they're double checking whether pasteurization has eradicated the danger from possible bird virus particles in milk.
Members of Gen-Z believe they are aging faster than other generations, but is that true?
A Townsend woman was scammed into believing a famous actor was in love with her. Then the case took on a potentially more sinister turn.
State contracts obtained by the I-Team show taxpayers are paying tens of millions of dollars to hotels for rooms and food.
A fourth-grade teacher at an elementary school in Cambridge is facing child rape charges.
William Foley Jr., a five-time drunk driver who lost his license after a fatal crash in 2001, is back behind bars after an I-Team investigation.
The IRS Criminal Investigation unit helps go after violent criminals, including some right here in Boston.
Quincy City Council President Ian Cain and Swansea attorney John Deaton are seeking the Republican nomination to run against Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Pro-Palestinian students have accelerated their protests of the Israel-Hamas war. But are the they helping or hurting their cause?
Massachusetts State Sen. Peter Durant weighed in on budget concerns in Massachusetts.
According to ADL's annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, Massachusetts had the fifth most incidents in the country last year, up a shocking 189 percent over 2022.
"It's the golden goose," said Rooney of Boston's commercial property taxes, which provides a large percentage of the city's annual revenue.
April 20, 2024 is Record Store Day. See which record shops in Massachusetts are participating.
Boston Dynamics' latest robot is ready to "exceed human capabilities," the company says.
Rising costs are forcing small businesses located on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue to close.
Boston-based box wine brand Alileo teamed up with Caffe Nero to launch a coffee and wine experience in Massachusetts.
Today is Patriots' Day in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the celebrations and what's open and closed for the holiday.
Robert Shure is the talented sculptor behind the FAO Schwartz teddy bear, the Cy Young memorial and the Massachusetts Fallen Firefighters Memorial.
Ming Tsai demonstrates how to cook a traditional Chinese street food - Ming's bings.
Founded out of love, Rustic Marlin is a home décor and lifestyle brand with a unique origin story in Massachusetts.
The Vermont Country Store has since become an iconic destination for locals and tourists alike.
Creating an inviting environment for the community to meet, enjoy and participate in the arts
Michael Hurley say the New England Patriots made the right pick with Drake Maye at number 3.
In his new role as an NFL Draft analyst, former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick wasted no time critiquing his old team's new quarterback, Drake Maye.
Drake Maye was rather excited when he sat down for a virtual meeting with Patriots reporters on Thursday night. And that's putting it mildly.
The Patriots are hoping that they have their new franchise quarterback in Drake Maye, whom they drafted third overall Thursday night at the 2024 NFL Draft.
Sitting at No. 3 overall behind two quarterback-needy teams, the New England Patriots didn't really have the benefit of first choice when their time came to make their pick. But that's something they were comfortable with.
Researchers spotted a 37-year-old right whale mother named Wolf and her calf off the coast of Massachusetts.
The 2024 cicada broods will not be emerging in Massachusetts - but the buzzing bugs are set to appear here in 2025.
A pair of vultures thought to be "actively dying" actually had too much to drink, wildlife rescuers in Connecticut say.
A fluffy pile of golden retrievers took over the Boston Common in memory of Spencer the marathon dog.
The thick fog made for an eerie sight as the Mayflower II crossed the Cape Cod Canal.