New England Weekend
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Looking for a new car? Get ready to pay up. đ¸
We're seeing record high prices for new vehicles around the country, including here in New England. It's rare to find one that comes in under $30,000, with more luxury vehicles, SUV's, and pickup trucks on the lots than affordable sedans. Why the change, especially when so many Americans are struggling to get by?
Nichole spoke with John Marthinsen, Professor of Economics and International Business at Babson College in Wellesley, to get insight and answers. Listen to the on your preferred streaming service - you can always find it on the app!
Since 1920, when it opened up as a three-room settlement house on Wall Street in Worcester, the mission at Friendly House, MA has stayed the same: do everything they can, in any way they can, to ensure residents have the resources they need to not just get by, but thrive.
In many ways, the need for Friendly House and its programs is more dire than ever, and the team is ready to help.
Executive Director Trish Appert and Director of Social Services Josefina Velez join Nichole on the show this week to tell their century-old story of community service and detail the programs they have available for those in need. Listen to the now at the link in our bio, or find us on your favorite streaming service, including the app!
It takes just seconds for a dog to escape - an accidentally unlocked door, a slightly-too-loose harness - and it can be absolutely devastating when you realize your beloved pet is gone. đ
Hundreds of volunteers at Missing Dogs Massachusetts are ready and waiting to help, offering flyers for social media, trapping services, and much more, all at no cost!
Kris Ericson, President of Missing Dogs Massachusetts, talks with Nichole this week about their work to ensure as many pups as possible return home to their family. Listen to the at the link in our bio, or find us on your preferred streaming platform, including the app - just search for "WBZ New England Weekend"!
05/02/2026
We've made it to the weekend, so you know there's a fresh episode of the show waiting for you:
- Trish Appert, Executive Director of Friendly House, MA in Worcester, and Josefina Velez, Friendly House's Director of Social Services, share the century-old story of their work to provide the residents of Worcester with much needed-resources, like after-school programming, food, and shelter đĄ
- Kris Ericson, President of Missing Dogs Massachusetts in Peabody, talks about their wide-ranging efforts to help re-connect pet parents with their missing pups, in-person and on social media đ
Listen to the on your preferred streaming service, including the app, or check out the show live at the listed times!
04/25/2026
Another weekend has arrived, which means we have a new episode of the show for you to enjoy:
- Catherine D'Amato, President and CEO of The Greater Boston Food Bank in Dorchester, shares the findings of a new report the Food Bank put together with Mass General Brigham detailing the state of food insecurity in Massachusetts
- Michael Baldino, Director of the Massachusetts Broadband Institute at MassTech in Westborough, details a new round of federal funding that will be a major player in helping to connect thousands of residents to broadband coverage
Listen live at the dates and times below, or find the on your preferred platform, including the app! đ˛
For decades, the METCO, Inc. program has helped to connect students from Boston with their counterparts at schools around Greater Boston, working to bridge the gap of educational inequity. đ
It's a program that grew out of the push to de-segregate schools during the height of the civil rights movement, and all these years later, it's still breaking barriers by opening minds and opportunities in more than 30 communities. đĢ
Dr. Kandice Sumner, President and CEO of METCO (who's also an alum!) joins Nichole this week to reflect on the program's successes over the past 60 years and share details about the upcoming Opportunity Ball on May 1. Listen to the on your favorite streaming service, including the app đĒŠ
04/18/2026
We've got another packed show for you this weekend!
- Dj Pup Dawg from JAM'N 94.5 talks with Nichole about his upcoming event, the "Pup and Friends Benefit Concert", celebrating his 25 years in the industry and raising much-needed relief funds for the people of Jamaica đđļ
- Dr. Kandice Sumner, President and CEO of METCO, Inc. in Roxbury, shares details about their upcoming Opportunity Ball, at which they'll honor and celebrate the many people who've made the program a 60-year success for Boston's kids đĢ
- Sandi Houghton, Wildlife Biologist at NH Fish and Game, and Brett Amy Thelen, Science Director at the Harris Center for Conservation Education in Hancock, NH, explain the importance of helping critters like frogs, turtles, and salamanders cross local roads safely this time of year, and highlight a new state program to help these little animals out đĸ
Listen live at the dates and times below, or check out the on your own time - be sure to like and subscribe on your favorite podcast service! đ˛
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