Boston Women's Fund Explores the Cost of Inequity in Greater Boston's Nonprofits

Greater Boston is full of philanthropists and grassroots non-profits that are dedicated to doing good in underserved communities. The Boston Women's Fund has just released a new first-of-its-kind report that goes through the financing for these non-profits, tracking exactly where the money goes. Th…

Sneakers and Slapshots: Boston's Kids Gear Up for a Street Hockey Showdown

April vacation isn't far off, and instead of vegging away in front of the TV or iPad, the City of Boston is rallying kids to get involved in the upcoming Mayor's Cup Street Hockey Tournament! Teams from all over the city are coming to Dorchester to compete, and they're not just in it for the braggi…

Why Massachusetts Medical Professionals are Writing Patients "Social Prescriptions"

Often, when you go to the doctor or psychiatrist and tell them you're in a funk, or not feeling like yourself, they'll prescribe you a pill or some other type of medicine. However, in some cases, instead of being handed a prescription for an anti-depressant or anti-anxiety medicine, patients are be…

"Together We Thrive": The South Shore YMCA's Next Chapter

Families on the South Shore have relied on, and enjoyed, their local YMCA for more than a century, and that's not changing anytime soon! Tens of thousands of people utilize the South Shore YMCA's programs each year, which include everything from youth programs to social services like a food pantry.…

Paycheck Problems: Greater Boston's Wage Divide and the Path to Lasting Change

While Massachusetts, and especially Greater Boston, are often seen as a hub of progress and innovation, that's not always the case when it comes to wage equity. There have been some advancements to shrink the gap, but there's also a first-in-the-nation program in Boston working with city officials …

Spells and Skeins: Witchy Crafters Welcome at Salem's "Fiber Witch Festival"

Lovers of the fiber arts and all things witchy are making their way to Salem, Massachusetts next month for the upcoming Fiber Witch Festival! With trolley tours, a maker's market, and a special sea-themed gala, it's an enchantingly creative celebration of crafters and the supernatural. Ana Campos, …

Revolutionary Roots: How Boston's Evacuation Day Standoff Shaped America's Fight for Independence

March 17th is known to many as Saint Patrick's Day, but for Bostonians, it's also Evacuation Day. Centuries ago, during the buildup of the American Revolution, Boston was a city under siege. It took a drastic, strategic standoff by Patriot colonists at Dorchester Heights to send the British sailing…

Trading Cobwebs for Online Bids: Nahant Public Library's Attic Treasures Go Up for Auction

Oftentimes, when your local library is putting on a book sale, it's held at the library itself. In Nahant, they're doing a cleanout of some rare titles that, in some cases, haven't seen the light of day in decades. What's different here is that they're doing it on eBay, opening up bid opportunities…

Miracles From the Mold: Rebuilding the Library at Berkshire Community College

Tens of thousands of books in the Berkshire Community College library were put in storage a few years back so the school could do some much-needed renovations to the building. Recently, when staff were preparing to bring the books back, they made a tragic discovery - most of the collection was dest…

Portsmouth, NH's "Gather" Offers Dignity, Choice, and Nourishment for Seacoast Residents

For centuries, the team at what's now known as Gather in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, has been leading the charge on the Seacoast to ensure no one goes hungry. They're finding all kinds of different ways to offer up nutritious, affordable food to those who need it, including the recent opening of the…