Former social worker succeeds as stand-up comedian and actor

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Boston – Stand-up comedian and actor Tony Viveiros of Boston’s Charlestown neighborhood redirected his career path from social worker...

Congenital heart defect survivor strives to raise awareness and funds

  By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Boston/North Grafton – Congenital heart defect (CHD) survivor Kim Edgren of North Grafton strives to raise awareness and funds...

Honored for contributions in fight against HIV/AIDS

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Boston – The Bayard Rustin Community Breakfast marked its 30th anniversary this past March at Boston’s John F. Kennedy...

Still the land of opportunity

Building community and strengthening skills among refugee and immigrant farmers By Deborah Burke Henderson, Contributing Writer An Azorean immigrant herself, Maria Moreira, co-founder and executive director...

Former NHL player passing on love of game to kids in need

By Matt Dunn, Contributing Writer Region - Local Massachusetts resident and former NHL player Jeff Serowik has transitioned from his role as top-scoring defenseman to...

‘Downton Abbey: The Exhibition’ now open in Boston for limited engagement

By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Boston – When news broke that there will be a “Downton Abbey” movie out this summer, fans of the wildly...

Documentary chronicles WBCN-FM’s revolutionary impact

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Cambridge/Boston – Now screening on the film festival circuit, the award-winning documentary “WBCN and the American Revolution” chronicles the...

Historic hotel offers ‘Downton Abbey’ fans special offer

By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Boston – Fans of Downton Abbey will soon be flocking to a spectacular new exhibit to be held at the...

Framingham man helps shape the next generation of local poets

By Brett Peruzzi, Contributing Writer Framingham resident Alan Feldman juggled his career as an English professor at Framingham State University with his avocation as a...

Leaving a legacy that matters

Working for the good of the planet and the next generation By Deborah Burke Henderson, Contributing Writer Driving through the quiet Blackstone Valley town of Mendon,...