Millions of people with disabilities will vote in this year’s election
Millions of people with disabilities will vote in this year’s election. But online information often isn’t accessible to this voting bloc.… Read more
Forests: the natural solution to climate crisis
FROM CATASTROPHIC STORMS and record-breaking heat to the rapid decline of bird and insect populations, a day doesn’t pass without news… Read more
American Medical Response expands ‘Earn While You Learn’ program to fill staffing roles
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Local fire and emergency medical crews are hoping that expanding training will help fill their staffing shortages… Read more
How pavement can help cool overheated cities, even in chilly Mass.
On a typical summer day, it might be 10-12 degrees cooler in leafy sections of Boston than it is downtown, because unshaded… Read more
How to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. Celebrations around MetroWest
Diwali, the most important Hindu holiday around the world, especially in India, will be celebrated Oct. 24. The five-day festival takes its name… Read more
Zoo at Forest Park brings STEM Week lessons to Springfield school
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - It’s STEM Week in the Commonwealth and to celebrate, schools, including Springfield Prep, are highlighting the… Read more
These communities want to lower residents’ electric bills — and carbon emissions. Here’s what’s stopping them.
After a series of powerful nor’easters pounded its shores and flooded its streets in recent years, the oceanfront town of… Read more
Motivational speaker inspired students at the Hampden Charter School of Science
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A motivational speaker spoke to students at the Hampden Charter School of Science on Friday.… Read more
State bond issue to fund 3 flood-control projects needed in the face of climate change
It was the collaborative work of many that found the Resilient Mystic Collaborative celebrating a win – $23 million anticipated from a multimillion-dollar… Read more
EMS dispatcher battles breast cancer
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — An emergency medical dispatcher at AMR Grand Rapids who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer is speaking… Read more
DeSantis expands early voting in Hurricane ravaged counties
Governor Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed an executive order expanding early voting access in three Florida counties devastated by Hurricane… Read more
Fall River’s Watuppa Rowing Center offers accessible classes to students
Fall River's Watuppa Rowing Center offers accessible classes to students Watch via WCVB >>> Read more