
Frates Family Kicks Off Ice Bucket Challenge Month
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge event Friday afternoon was hosted by Julie Frates in honor of her late husband, Pete Frates.
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The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge event Friday afternoon was hosted by Julie Frates in honor of her late husband, Pete Frates.
The ALS Association is recognizing the extraordinary contribution Pete Frates made to battle Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.
This summer marks five years since the Ice Bucket Challenge went viral and helped to raise millions of dollars worldwide in the fight against ALS.
Pete Frates, the man whose fight inspired the Ice Bucket Challenge, will be portrayed in a new movie.
If you've ever wondered where all that money from the Ice Bucket Challenge went – here's part of the answer.
The man who inspired the ice bucket challenge that has raised millions for ALS research is being honored at Boston City Hall.
In honor of the bill and to help raise awareness, dozens of police, EMTs, and firefighters came to Lynch Park to do the challenge with the Frates family.
The Massachusetts Legislature has approved a bill designating the first week of August as a time to honor Pete Frates.
The bill is meant to commend the Ice Bucket Challenge fundraiser, inspired by Pete Frates, with a week dedicated to it in August.
The third annual Comm Ave Charity Classic filled the stands at BU's Walter Brown Arena.
Pete Frates is back home after spending more than a week at the hospital.
Pete Frates' brother Andrew says the man who started the Ice Bucket Challenge is "doing awesome," and could be released from the hospital Tuesday.
The family of Pete Frates could no longer have to worry about his costly medical bills thanks to a new program.
The family of the man who inspired the Ice Bucket Challenge wants everyone to know that he is 'resting comfortably' at Massachusetts General Hospital--and that a Monday morning report that he had passed away is false.
Former Boston College baseball player and inspiration for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Pete Frates received a special honor at Fenway Park.
While it is not a cure, it could help put the brakes on this fatal illness.
Pete Frates is defending the integrity of the Ice Bucket Challenge after a story in The New York Times seemed to trivialize it.
The Massachusetts man who inspired the Ice Bucket Challenge that has raised more than $200 million for ALS research is backing an effort in Congress to help others with the disease.
A young man from Lynn is hoping Tom Brady will push the Pie Face Challenge to the next level.
An exhibit currently on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History pays tribute to the viral fundraising campaign made famous by Beverly native Pete Frates.
Due to the progression of his ALS, former Boston College baseball captain Pete Frates isn't able to make it to Nashville in January to accept the award--so the award came to him.
He's the king of the Ice Bucket Challenge to fight ALS. And today Pete Frates received an award that's dear to everyone at WBZ-TV.
The story of Pete Frates and how he inspired the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge will soon be the subject of a book.
A Pennsylvania man is traveling to all 50 states and putting a unique twist on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.
The family of Ice Bucket Challenge inspiration Pete Frates said they are thrilled about the awareness and money raised by the viral marketing campaign.
A dress rehearsal for the Boston Pops show took place Sunday evening.
A licensed fireworks technician was hurt Sunday while setting up a fireworks display in North Andover.
The "Unlikely Strummers" band brings smiles to the faces of audience members young and old.
There was a different kind of show lighting up the sky this July 4th weekend in part of New England.
Boston's Fourth of July celebration is back on the Esplanade this year for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
A 50-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder of his former girlfriend.
As Bostonians got ready to celebrate the 4th, they voiced their opposition to the group.
Officers were called to Pine and Church streets around 1:30 p.m. on Sunday.
The MBTA has schedule changes on Monday.
A dress rehearsal for the Boston Pops show took place Sunday evening.
A licensed fireworks technician was hurt Sunday while setting up a fireworks display in North Andover.
The "Unlikely Strummers" band brings smiles to the faces of audience members young and old.
There was a different kind of show lighting up the sky this July 4th weekend in part of New England.
Boston's Fourth of July celebration is back on the Esplanade this year for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 6.22%.
Two people from Massachusetts have gotten sick.
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 5.85%.
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 5.74%.
Researchers say some stoves are leaking unburned gas at low levels that could be toxic when released into the air.
It has been just about a year since an armed militia group called the Rise of the Moors held an hours long standoff with police on Route 95 in Wakefield.
The city had no idea it was there until WBZ-TV told them.
Unsolved murders are a growing concern nationwide.
Debbie Melo has now been missing for 22 years. Detectives say her husband has never been ruled out as a suspect.
A teen is in critical condition after accidentally shooting himself in the head while running from police, according to I-Team sources.
The United States Supreme Court released decisions in recent weeks that have made national headlines. So what impact do rulings on topics such as guns and abortion have in Massachusetts?
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is officially expanding, as Finland and Sweden are about to become full members.
There is a difference of opinion on the possibility of suspending the gas tax, but treasurer Deb Goldberg said the state has the money to do it.
Jon says the long-term impact of the court's ruling will be to remind apathetic voters that inaction has consequences.
Have you seen those TV ads warning that Congress is poised to "break" the popular Amazon Prime two-day delivery service?
Kohl's said Friday that it now expects sales to be down.
A new report from Bank of America claims the company has cut air conditioning in an effort to lower expenses.
A New Hampshire distillery has come up with its newest concoction called "Crab Trapper" — whiskey flavored with invasive green crabs.
Gourmet Dumpling House in Chinatown is about to close after 15 years.
Stores will continue to use the "Marathon Sports" branding.
Loyal Biscuit is known throughout Maine as the go-to health food store for pets.
Owls Head Transportation Museum is one of Midcoast Maine's top tourist spots.
Cruising on this fleet of sailboats promises spectacular scenery, great food, and pure adventure.
The Bay View Collection offers a fully integrated Midcoast Maine vacation.
MKS custom knives are used by professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts all over the world.
The New England Revolution played to a 2-2 draw with FC Cincinnati on Sunday night at Gillette Stadium.
The Boston Red Sox outlasted the Chicago Cubs 4-2 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
The Chicago Cubs capitalized on a pair of Boston errors to beat the Red Sox 3-1 Saturday night.
Rookie Christopher Morel homered in his third consecutive game, and the Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Boston Red Sox 6-5 on Friday.
Jim Montgomery is officially the new head coach of the Boston Bruins.
Massachusetts State Police are using a Boston Dynamics robot at the Esplanade ahead of Monday's festivities.
The baby's soft quills will harden over time
A New Hampshire distillery has come up with its newest concoction called "Crab Trapper" — whiskey flavored with invasive green crabs.
Maine's season for black flies appears to be taking up more of the year.
A boat was pulling lobster traps in when people on board spotted a big shark.