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Nichole Davis shares your community's stories each week on iHeartRadio stations in the Boston area!

12/03/2025

The Massachusetts State Lottery is no stranger to games - they've got lots of them! This time of year, they're also getting involved with board games, plushies, sports equipment, and other toys for local kids in need.

The Lottery's 10th annual Holiday Toy Drive is underway, and they need your help to make sure it's a fun, joy-filled season for every child in the Commonwealth. Rachel Guerra, Deputy Director of Communications at the Lottery, joins Nichole this week to share all the info. Listen to the at the link in our bio! 🧸🪀

11/29/2025

Happy post-Thanksgiving weekend! We're back with a new episode:

- Allison Dush, Director of Programs and Education at the Massachusetts Horticultural Society in Wellesley, shares information about this year's annual Festival of Trees fundraiser 🎄
- Jon Hurst, President and CEO of the Retailers Association of Massachusetts in Boston, discusses the importance of supporting our small businesses this holiday season as we navigate an uncertain economy 🛍
- Rachel Guerra, Deputy Director of Communications at the Massachusetts State Lottery, talks about their annual Holiday Toy Drive which is underway until December 10th, collecting gifts for local kids in need 🧸

Listen live at the dates and times below, or listen anytime on the - find it at the link in our bio or on your preferred service, including the iHeartRadio app!

11/25/2025

With Massachusetts in the throes of a food insecurity crisis, people who find themselves needing to utilize food banks and pantries may not always be able to access the spices and seasonings that help them connect to their culture and feel the dignity they deserve by cooking a complete meal. 🥘

’s Spice Bank is working to supplement pantries with these seasonings, but they need your help to do it. Allie Hahn, Children’s Librarian at , joins Nichole this week to talk about it!

Listen to the at the link in our bio 📲

11/22/2025

We've made it to the weekend - and we've got a new episode for you:

- Allie Hahn, Children's Librarian at the Boston Public Library's Brighton branch, talks with Nichole about the importance of the BPL's Spice Bank for people in need, and shares details about how people can donate
- Ray Carville, Public Affairs Director at Veterans Inc. in Worcester, provides insights on the growing needs for veterans leaving the service, and highlights the resources the non-profit has available for them
- Dan Clare, Chief Communications and Outreach Officer at DAV, provides information about their upcoming nationwide Virtual Job Fair for veterans

Listen live at the dates and times below, or on the at your own time - find it at the link in our bio and on your preferred streaming service 📲

11/21/2025

Have you noticed your morning (or afternoon) coffee is getting more expensive? Perhaps the beans you like at the store are hitting your wallet, too ☕️

Roasters in New England and around the country are struggling with the rising cost of beans, which is hitting customers in the cup. Derek Anderson, owner of in Plymouth, joins the show this week to talk about their experience and what you, the coffee lover, should expect.

Listen now on the at the link in our bio, or subscribe on your favorite podcast platform!

11/17/2025

In Worcester, there’s a branch of a local credit union that has a lot of young energy behind the scenes! 🏦
onecreditunion recently opened up a branch at , and patrons who come to do their banking will find students behind the counter processing their transactions.

This week, Nichole talks with Lauren Hayes, the head of the Finance, Marketing, and Business Management department at WTHS; Dr. Patricia Suomala, the Director of Career and Technical Education at WTHS; Brittany Haley, Assistant VP of Financial Education at All One, and Taijwantee Persaud, a student in the program. Find the on your preferred podcast app, including the iHeartRadio app, or get it at the link in our bio 📲

11/15/2025

The weekend awaits, and so does another new episode:

- Derek Anderson, Owner of Speedwell Coffee in Plymouth, breaks down the factors contributing to higher costs of coffee and how it's impacting local roasters like him
- Amy Hebb, Owner of Second Serve Resale in Pawtucket, RI, talks about her charity-focused designer resale store, and the importance of sustainable fashion

Listen live at the dates and times below, or find the on your preferred app anytime. Don't forget to like and subscribe! 📲

11/10/2025

When you think of housing policy, you may not immediately think of furry friends. However, MSPCA-Angell says our pets need to be kept in mind when it comes to the ongoing housing crisis here in 🦮

They’ve brought on a new housing policy specialist, Jamie Blackburn, to advocate for pet owners and find ways to keep them together with their beloved animals without fear of eviction or foreclosure 🐈

Listen to the conversation now on the ! You can find it on your preferred podcast app or just head to the link in our bio.

11/08/2025

Welcome to the weekend! A new episode of the show awaits:

- Lauren Hayes, Patricia Suomala and Taijwantee Persaud from Worcester Technical High School, along with Brittany Haley from All One Credit Union, talk with Nichole about their new branch at the high school, and how students are getting hands-on experience in the world of finance by helping the public with their banking
- Jamie Blackburn, Housing Specialist at MSPCA-Angell, details her new role at the MSPCA and why housing policy matters when it comes to protecting pet owners and their animals in Massachusetts

Listen live at the dates and times listed, or find the now on your preferred streaming service, including at the link in our bio!

11/05/2025

You have to be pretty connected nowadays in order to accomplish even the most basic of tasks, but there’s still a stark digital divide in low-income areas, rural areas, and with seniors and students.

The city of Cambridge has a “Digital Navigator” program that’s working with residents, one by one, to connect them with knowledge, experience, and the devices they need to get by.

Samara Murrell, the Coordinator of ’s efforts in the Digital Navigator program, joins Nichole to talk about it on this week’s show! Find the at the link in our bio.

11/03/2025

Food banks, advocates, and local officials have been scrambling this week upon word that November’s assistance won’t be fully funded by the federal government. The Trump administration cites the ongoing shutdown for the lack of funding, and as of November 3, says it will only tap into certain contingency funds to provide partial assistance for November.

State leaders say the hundreds of millions of dollars SNAP costs each month simply can’t be covered on the state level, and holding back SNAP funding during a shutdown is unprecedented.

Erin McAleer of Project Bread and Andrew Morehouse of the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts are part of the Make Hunger History Coalition. They return to the show this week to discuss the situation and offer resources for those in need, including the Project Bread FoodSource Hotline, which you can call at 1-800-645-8333.

Get the at the link in our bio or on your preferred streaming service 📲

11/01/2025

Happy Halloween weekend! 🎃 New show for you this weekend:

- Erin McAleer, President of Project Bread, and Andrew Morehouse, Executive Director of the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, return to the show to break down the developing SNAP funding crisis and offer resources for people who need assistance finding food
- Samara Murrell, Coordinator of the Digital Navigator program at Cambridge Community Television, talks about their role in the city's efforts to help residents bridge the digital divide

Listen live at the dates and times below, or download the so you can listen on your own time. Find us on your preferred streaming service - just search for "WBZ New England Weekend" 📲

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