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New England Weekend

New England Weekend

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 WBZ’s Nichole Davis shares the stories people are talking about in your community each weekend. You can also hear the show live on iHeartRadio stations WBZ, WRKO, WTAG, WHYN, WZLX, WBWL, WXKS, and WJMN!Copyright WBZ-AM Ciencia Política Ciencias Sociales Política y Gobierno
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  • Roxbury's New Hub of Opportunity: MassHire and ABCD's Career Center

    Roxbury's New Hub of Opportunity: MassHire and ABCD's Career Center
    Jul 5 2025
    Tens of thousands of Massachusetts residents are officially unemployed, and trying to find a job isn't easy these days. Often, when you're switching careers, it can be difficult to know where to start, or what resources are available for you. ABCD and MassHire are teaming up to open a brand new career center in Roxbury's Nubian Square! ABCD's President and CEO, Sharon Scott-Chandler, returns to the show to talk about all it has to offer.
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    12 m
  • From Congress to Community College: How Changes to Pell Grants Could Impact MA Students

    From Congress to Community College: How Changes to Pell Grants Could Impact MA Students
    Jul 5 2025
    If you've ever applied for federal student aid to go to college or university, you've likely heard of Pell Grants. Students from working-class families around the country often rely on these federal grants to fill out their financial aid. However, as part of the new spending plan just passed by Congress, some big changes could be coming for those grants that are worrying local higher education officials. Nate Mackinnon, the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Association of Community Colleges, talks with Nichole about the impact this could have on the state's community colleges and overall affordability for those who want to expand their education.
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    8 m
  • How "Island Grown Initiative" Feeds Martha's Vineyard and Sustains Future Generations

    How "Island Grown Initiative" Feeds Martha's Vineyard and Sustains Future Generations
    Jul 5 2025
    There's nothing quite like a tasty, nutritious meal full of fresh ingredients, especially if they're locally sourced. For almost two decades, the people behind the Island Grown Initiative have been working to build a local food system, helping the island's year-round residents ensure they always have healthy food on the table while teaching young people how to continue the work. Noli Taylor, Co-Executive Director of Island Grown Initiative, joins Nichole on the the show this week to tell their story.
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    21 m
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