Boston eSports team strengthens bond between mother and son from Mexico
Eric Perez was planning on becoming a surgeon but then he told his parents he wanted to try eSports professionally.
Boston Tea Party reenactment to mark 250th anniversary of historic protest
The 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party will be this Saturday and thousands of people are expected to mark the historic protest.
Haverhill non-profit helps inventors "stay curious" and develop ideas
A non-profit in Haverhill is helping inventors make their ideas a reality.
"Recirclable" allows restaurant customers to borrow takeout containers
A local program allows customers to borrow takeout containers instead of using bags.
Waltham Salvation Army using bedazzled red kettle this holiday season
A local designer is teaming up with the Salvation Army to add some bling to this year's holiday campaign.
Westwood middle school teacher brings comedy to his classroom
Dan Peppercorn is a social studies teacher and a standup comedian. He uses his comedy to connect with his students.
"Strong as a mother," 80 moms who've lost children bond as they grieve
Every year Gilly's House hosts a mothers' luncheon so that the grieving women have a place to come together and talk.
Mother runs thriving Boston jewelry shop with 2 daughters
Colby Davis of Boston is a jewelry store on Newbury Street founded by a mother and her two daughters.
Bagel non-profit in Marblehead on a mission to help high school students
Grab the Bagel is a non-profit where all the proceeds raise money for scholarships and opportunities for high school students.
Lynn thrift store helping women in recovery get "dignity back"
Jennifer Lange started the shop because she wanted to empower women who were in recovery as they re-enter society.
Students in Norwell turn financial literacy lesson into act of kindness
What started out as a simple project in math class ended up as a huge act of kindness.
Over-70 ping pong team hopes to make senior center proud at tournament
A team of ping pong players - all over the age of 70 - has a big tournament this weekend!
Artists, non-artists "having a good time" at Newton's Shepherd & Maudsleigh studio
The Shepherd & Maudsleigh studio is a space in Newton where artists can gather together and share ideas about their work.
Friendsgiving dinner hopes to change perception of former prison inmates
Chef Chris Faison is passionate about second chances and he's trying to change people's perceptions about those who have been in prison.
Small bus company helps special needs and homeless students get to school
"Getting a ride to school might not seem like a big deal but some of these special needs schools are very far away," said MCJ president Kate Machowski.