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

09/27/2025

You made it to the weekend! Check out our new episode this week:

Greg C**n, Founder of Cardiac Crusade, talks with Nichole about the nationwide non-profit's efforts to help save lives through mapping AED's. They're pulling together volunteers all over the country to find these life-saving devices, and they're launching a brand new push here in Massachusetts, headed up by Tyler Mola!

Listen live at the dates and times below, or catch the on your preferred streaming service. Just search for "WBZ New England Weekend". Don't forget to like and subscribe 💖

09/24/2025

Dating these days can be a daunting experience. The dating apps can be full of rejections, scammers, and people who aren't always being truthful about who they really are.

It might seem a little old-fashioned, but there are matchmakers around Greater Boston who say they're successful at helping singles connect in a more truthful, intentional way 💞

Jill Vandor, Executive Matchmaker and Founder of Allure Matchmaking, talks with Nichole about how to stay safe while dating, the inner work that's necessary, and the benefits of a matchmaker helping you find love!

Listen to the on your preferred streaming service - just search for "WBZ New England Weekend" - or listen here: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1248-new-england-weekend-51705906/episode/who-needs-apps-boston-matchmakers-connect-295580448/

09/22/2025

Whether you use knitting needles, a loom, a hook, or even just your hands, there's a craft in the fiber arts space for everyone who wants to get creative! 🧶

You'll never run out of ideas for projects, but those projects need yarn and thread to get done - and that's where the Greater Boston Yarn Crawl comes in.

More than a dozen small yarn shops are taking part in this year's Crawl, including Sit 'n Knit Melrose. Owner Jennifer Goldenberg talks with Nichole this week about the event and the recent surge of people joining the fiber arts community.

Find the on your preferred streaming service - just search for "WBZ New England Weekend" - or stream here: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1248-new-england-weekend-51705906/episode/new-englands-fiber-artists-connect-and-295580447/

09/20/2025

Listen in this weekend for a brand new episode!

- Jennifer Goldenberg, Owner of Sit 'n Knit Melrose, shares details of the upcoming Greater Boston Yarn Crawl, where lovers of the fiber arts can visit local yarn shops to meet fellow artisans and support local small businesses
- Jill Vandour, Founder of Allure Matchmaking in Boston, talks with Nichole about safety concerns for those who use dating apps and shares insight of what it's like to be a modern matchmaker for local singles

Tune in at the dates and times below, or listen to the on your own time - pull it up now on your preferred streaming service by searching for "WBZ New England Weekend"! 📻

09/18/2025

For cancer patients, a diagnosis can not only be scary and overwhelming, it can also be financially devastating.

One out of every three cancer patients finds themselves struggling to meet basic financial needs as they're going through treatment, yet another blow for people who are already suffering a traumatic event.

Family Reach, a Boston-based non-profit, steps in to help patients stay afloat financially by connecting them to critical resources.

CEO Carla Tardif joins Nichole on this week's episode to talk about their mission and the importance of their work. Listen to the on your preferred streaming service, or stream it here: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1248-new-england-weekend-51705906/episode/financial-first-responders-bostons-family-reach-294126736/

09/15/2025

September is Su***de Awareness Month, and veterans are at especially high risk as they try to transition back into civilian life while dealing with stress, anxiety, and trauma they may have developed during their time in the service.

A Danvers non-profit, Company 2 Heroes, is working with veterans and furry friends to help those vets regain their independence and ease their pain.

Founder Kate van Auken talks with Nichole this week about the power of loving dedication that only a dog can provide, and how they're working with veterans to help train their very own support dogs. 🐕‍🦺

Listen to the on your preferred streaming service or here: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1248-new-england-weekend-51705906/episode/company-2-heroes-of-danvers-helps-294126735/

09/13/2025

Welcome to the weekend! We're back with a brand new episode for you:

- Carla Tardif, CEO of Family Reach in Boston, talks about the importance of providing financial assistance for cancer patients, and shares details of two big fundraising events they have coming up in the next few weeks, including a concert with Mt. Joy
- Kate Van Aucken, Founder of Company 2 Heroes in Danvers, discusses the impact of service dogs for veterans readjusting to civilian life, and talks about their programs that can train most any pup to become a dog with a very important job

Listen live at the dates and times below, or catch the on your own time! Just search for it on your preferred streaming service: "WBZ New England Weekend".

09/08/2025

Amtrak recently introduced its brand new Acela trains to the Northeast Corridor, with lots of fanfare for the inaugural trips between Boston and Washington.

Officials say this upgrade has been a long time coming, with new "tilt" technology to provide a smoother ride and the potential for faster trips.

Amtrak senior spokesman Jason Abrams talks trains with Nichole, sharing details about the new amenities and what you can expect on your next trip.

Listen to the podcast wherever you get yours, or stream here: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1248-new-england-weekend-51705906/episode/all-aboard-for-the-future-amtraks-291261714/

09/05/2025

New England Weekend will be back next week with a brand new episode, but if you missed out on these insightful interviews, be sure to tune in for this weekend's show!

Remember, you can catch up on past interviews by subscribing to the podcast. Just search for "WBZ New England Weekend" on your preferred platform, including the iHeartRadio app 📲

Have a safe and healthy weekend! 🌞

09/04/2025

We're getting into perfect biking weather, now that fall's all but here, and Wi******er's Marlowe Foundation hopes you'll join them for a very special ride.

The team's biking from Wi******er up to Lake Sunapee, New Hampshire, all to raise money for some local non-profits doing important work with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Stephen Roge, Co-Founder of the Marlowe Foundation, shares their story this week on the show with Nichole, and explains how you can take part. Find the podcast on your preferred streaming service or listen here: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1248-new-england-weekend-51705906/episode/pedaling-for-a-purpose-the-marlowe-291261715/

Check out the Foundation's page here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579277356489

08/30/2025

Welcome to the holiday weekend! We have a new episode as you celebrate the unofficial end of summer:

- Jason Abrams, spokesman at Amtrak, talks about the rollout of the new high-speed NextGen Acela trains on the Northeast Corridor and how the upgrades will impact your ride
- Stephen Roge, Co-Founder of the Marlowe Foundation in Wi******er, shares details about their upcoming Sunapee Challenge to raise money for local non-profits helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Darlene Lombos, President of the Greater Boston Labor Council, discusses the history of celebrating organized labor in Boston and provides information about their upcoming Labor Day Parade on September 1

Listen live at the dates and times below, or listen to the on your own time! Search for "WBZ New England Weekend" on your preferred streaming service 📻

08/27/2025

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Watertown's Project Save Photograph Archive! 📸

Over the years, the archive's founder, Ruth Thomasian, has worked tirelessly to collect photographs of life. These photos showcase the Armenian experience before, during, and after the diaspora, and highlight how Armenians have been able to come together in community around the globe.

Executive Director Arto Vaun joins Nichole on the show this week to discuss the archive's history, mission, and plans for the next 50 years. Listen on the - you can find it on the app and all the other major streaming services.

You can also stream it directly here: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1248-new-england-weekend-51705906/episode/watertowns-project-save-preserves-armenian-history-290484083/

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