Brewster boy named 2025 Philanthropist of the Year
WBZ Change Maker Adrian Oomer was honored by the Philanthropy Partners of the Cape and Islands.
Shrewsbury woman leads Thanksgiving turkey drive for almost 300 families
Andrea Castinetti fundraises, works with local businesses that provide the side dishes, and leads a team of volunteers.
Medfield woman's non-profit brings joy, flowers to people in memory care
Linda Thompson, the founder of Theo's Flowers, pays tribute to her parents with a gift for people in memory care.
After waiting years for a kidney, a WBZ journalist found his match in a coworker
After five years on the kidney transplant list, WBZ photojournalist Jared Higginbotham is getting the most generous gift from his coworker, Andrea Courtois.
Look inside South Station Tower, the new skyscraper in downtown Boston
The brand new South Station Tower connects the Greenway, Fort Point, Seaport and the Financial District.
Mass. songwriter shares inspiration behind writing song with Taylor Swift
A Massachusetts songwriter shared his inspiration for writing a song with Taylor Swift when she was just starting out.
Urban Achievers founder opens sport-centric private school in Roxbury
Almost 20 years after Lino Sanchez launched a program for inner-city youth who love sports, he and a group of supporters cut the ribbon on the first-ever sport-centric high school in Boston.
Pepperell retiree returns to her love of the outdoors, helps rid town of invasive plants
An all-volunteer group is committed to getting rid of the most common, most insidious invasive plants.
Granite Telecommunications makes largest team donation in PMC history
Led by founder and CEO Rob Hale, Granite Telecommunications in Quincy has made the largest team donation in the history of the Pan-Mass Challenge.
Shakespeare on the Common makes theater more accessible with free shows
The star of the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's production of "As You Like It" is also a boat captain and lighthouse keeper.
Somerville woman survives 9/11, two cancers to ride first Pan-Mass Challenge
Almost 22 years after Kathy Ball-Toncic ran barefoot from the North Tower on 9/11, she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Mike Timlin to ride first PMC in memory of Tim and Stacy Wakefield
World Series champion pitcher Mike Timlin is taking on his first Pan-Mass Challenge with the Red Sox Foundation's Team 9.
"Back to the Future the Musical" brings theater magic to Boston
It's "Back to the Future" like you've never seen it before. The hit 80s movie is now celebrating its 40th anniversary and a musical version is on stage in Boston.
Dorchester lunch monitor sets tone for school with caring and creativity
Parents say Yolanda Caban is an unsung hero who looks out for kids who need a friend.
Broadway musical "Beautiful" showcases life of Carole King in Waltham
The Tony Award-winning musical "Beautiful" follows the journey of the singer-songwriter at the Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston in Waltham.