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Nichole Davis Jan 24, 2023

Each year, The Winter Walk brings members of the #Boston community together to end the stigma surrounding #homelessness, amplify the stories of the #unhoused, and find solutions to work toward substantive change.
This year, the Winter Walk is expanding its reach to western #Massachusetts, with an event in #Springfield!

Executive Director Ari Barbanell joined me on #NewEnglandWeekend this week. Catch the episode anywhere you get your #podcasts, or find it here: https://ihr.fm/3Hrj46f

"NEADS" Needs Puppy Raisers, Mentoring Massachusetts Kids, and Training for the Trades in Lexington - New England Weekend | iHeart

NEADS, based in Princeton, helps all kinds of good dogs live to their fullest potential by training them to be service and therapy dogs. Before they can go through that training, they need a solid upbringing. Heather Romanoff, the Manager of Raiser Operations at NEADS, talks with Nichole about their search for puppy raisers in Worcester County, and what volunteers can do to set these puppies up for success. PLUS: As we exit the height of the COVID pandemic, our region's kids need mentoring, guidance, and support, now more than ever. Mark O'Donnell, President of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts, has details on the need for mentorship, and how you don't have to be perfect to boost a child who needs a friend. ALSO: Many people are choosing a different career path post-COVID, with the trades becoming more and more popular. Nancy Houle at Minuteman Technical Institute in Lexington has details on their upcoming workforce development courses, which many can attend for free thanks to some new state funding.

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Nichole Davis Jan 6, 2023

As we get going into 2023, many of us are taking some time to take a closer look at our personal finances.

Ryan Davies, Chair of the Finance Division at Babson College, joins me on this week's #NewEnglandWeekend to offer some insight and advice on #budgeting, #savings, #investments and much more as we try to navigate this volatile economy.

Listen on your favorite streaming service or here: https://ihr.fm/3QeVP1S

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2023: A Fresh Start for Your Finances, and the Truth About New Year's Resolutions - New England Weekend | iHeart

Happy New Year! As we kick off 2023, many of us are taking the first few weeks of the year to take a closer look at our personal finances. Ryan Davies, Chair of the Finance Department at Babson College, joins Nichole on this week's show to offer some insight and advice on budgeting, savings, and much more as we all try to navigate this volatile economy. PLUS: Making a New Year's resolution is one thing. Keeping it is another. Usually, the latter doesn't happen. Deborah Carr, Professor of Sociology at Boston University, explains why we tend to fall off the wagon when it comes to our resolutions, and shares some tips to help keep us on track.

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Nichole Davis Jan 4, 2023

Making a #NewYearsResolution is one thing, but keeping them is another - and more often than not, we drop the ball.

Why does this keep happening!?

I recently chatted with Deborah Carr, Professor of Sociology at Boston University, about the reasons that cause us to fall off the wagon when it comes to our resolutions. She shares some tips to help keep us on track. 😊

The #NewEnglandWeekend podcast is available for you on any of your favorite platforms or stream it here: https://ihr.fm/3QeVP1S

2023: A Fresh Start for Your Finances, and the Truth About New Year's Resolutions - New England Weekend | iHeart

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Nichole Davis Dec 13, 2022

Millions of diabetics are finding themselves in a no-win situation: pay for #insulin, or pay other critical bills, like heat or food. The skyrocketing cost of the critical #diabetes drug is forcing many to go without, which can lead to dangerous consequences.

Dr. Marie McDonnell, the Director of the Diabetes Program at Brigham and Women's in #Boston, talks with me about it on this week's #NewEnglandWeekend.

Listen anywhere you get your #podcasts, or click here: https://ihr.fm/3ButZZI
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Celebrating Hanukkah and Jewish Art at the MFA, and a Dangerous Price for Diabetics - New England Weekend | iHeart

The Festival of Lights is coming up, and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston will be filled with light, hope, cheer, and joy on Thursday, December 15th. That's because the Museum, in collaboration with the Jewish Arts Collaborative and Combined Jewish Philanthropies, is once again hosting their very special Hanukkah at the MFA event! Laura Mandel, the Executive Director of the Jewish Arts Collaborative, joins Nichole to share the details of the event, which is open to one and all. PLUS: Millions of diabetics are finding themselves in a no-win situation these days: pay for their insulin, or pay other critical bills, like heat or food. The skyrocketing cost of the critical diabetes drug is forcing many to cut back or go without completely, which can lead to dangerous consequences. Dr. Marie McDonnell, the Director of the Diabetes Program at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, breaks down what insulin is, why it's so imperative that diabetics have it, what's causing the price to rise so high, and what patients can do to get the medicine they need.

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Nichole Davis Dec 8, 2022

Researchers over at #MIT in #Cambridge are looking beyond the usual methods of survey we normally use to figure out why #children struggle to read.

Professor Dr. John Gabrieli joins me on #NewEnglandWeekend to talk about a new study showing there's a tangible, physical difference in #brain patterns that directly correlates to socio-economic status, and what the results could mean for #equity in #education.

Listen to the #podcast anywhere you get yours, or click here: https://ihr.fm/3VUV5Re

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WBZ’s Nichole Davis shares the stories people are talking about in your community each weekend on iHeart stations WBZ, WTAG, WZLX, WBWL, WJMN, and WXKS AM/FM!

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Nichole Davis Nov 29, 2022

During the #holidays, food banks helping to fight #FoodInsecurity get huge boosts in #donations. Project Bread is doing the work year-round to connect the 20+% of #Massachusetts residents who are food insecure to helpful resources.

Erin McAleer, President of Project Bread, returns to #NewEnglandWeekend this week to talk with me about their work to end #hunger here in the Bay State.

You can find the #podcast anywhere you listen, or simply click here: https://ihr.fm/3ueyVxr

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Project Bread's Fight Against Hunger in MA, Holiday Pet Safety, and Teamsters Local 25's Toy Drive - New England Weekend | iHeart

During the holidays, food banks and other services helping to fight food insecurity get huge boosts in donations. With more than 20% of Massachusetts residents struggling to put food on the table, the work continues year-round with Project Bread. Erin MacAleer, President of Project Bread, joins Nichole to talk about their work with municipalities, lawmakers, food banks and other non-profits to try and end hunger in the Bay State. Holidays can be really stressful for our furry friends! Dr. Kiko Bracker, Director of Emergency and Critical Care at MSPCA-Angell, shares tips on how you can keep your cat, dog, or other pet healthy, happy, and full of joy this winter. For decades, Teamsters Local 25 have been bringing Christmas cheer to children all around the Boston area. Joe Conti has been the smiling face leading the drive for years, and he has all the details on how you can help this Christmas.

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Nichole Davis Nov 22, 2022

Electric vehicles are becoming more accessible. Can our #infrastructure handle the demand?

Colette Lamontagne, Director of Energy Storage and Transportation Development at National Grid, joined me this week to break down a new study, which lays out necessary infrastructure upgrades as we evolve into a more electrified world.

Listen to #NewEnglandWeekend anywhere you get podcasts, or: https://ihr.fm/3Eu7u7A

Study: https://ngrid.com/3GEUBKH

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Charging Up Future Travel in New England, and the Genesis Foundation's Gift to Children in Need - New England Weekend | iHeart

Electric vehicles are becoming more commonplace and accessible. While that's good, there's another side to the story - do we have enough electricity to power them? And can our infrastructure handle the demand? Colette Lamontagne, Director of Energy Storage and Transportation Development at National Grid, joins Nichole to break down the data of a new study that takes a closer look at how Massachusetts will need to upgrade as we make our way into a more electrified world. For more than 40 years, the Genesis Foundation has helped to provide critical care to children with rare genetic diseases and their families. It was founded by a beloved member of the WBZ-AM family, the late Dr. Murray Feingold. Foundation President Matthew Hoffman talks with Nichole about a new gift to Mass General for Children to establish the Feingold Fund, which aims to help more children in need receive wrap-around care from diagnosis straight through adulthood.

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Nichole Davis Nov 19, 2022

Here putting together the #NewEnglandWeekend podcast, which goes up each Saturday 10 AM ET on all major streaming platforms.

This week I’m talking with Colette Lamontagne at National Grid about a new infrastructure study - how can utilities meet demand for charging #electricvehicles along highways like the Mass. Pike? I also talked with Matthew Hoffman of the Genesis Foundation about their new gift to MGH Center for Children, helping provide wraparound care to kids with rare #genetic #diseases.