Tune in to GBH’s All Things Considered on Fridays to hear “The Joy Beat.”
To nominate someone or something for “The Joy Beat,” leave GBH a voicemail at 617-380-BEAT (2328).
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He ran 154 miles in 4 days to raise money for hospitalized kids — and to challenge himself
David Filar, a 33-year-old from Worcester, wants kids spending their holidays in the hospital to have safe and fun toys. -
Electric wheelchairs can be prohibitively expensive. These local college students want to change that.
Arav Tyagi, Antonio Marzoratti and Ivan Zou transformed their love of robotics into an affordable device that turns manual wheelchairs electric. -
Meet 19-year-old Kaveesh Pathak, Massachusetts' youngest Electoral College member
Though his candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris, did not win, Kaveesh says it's still an honor to join the 10 other electors in casting their votes. -
At the League of Women Voters of Mass., it's been 100-plus years of educating and empowering voters
Executive director Patricia Comfort joined GBH's All Things Considered host Arun Rath to discuss how the organization encourages civic engagement. -
These self-guided walks encourage reflection and gratitude. The first ‘Grace Trail’ was in Plymouth.
Each trail across the country is created to reflect its community, but they all have one thing in common: a path exploring grace. -
Art is a powerful avenue for healing at this Black Boston church
Rev. Liz Walker, founder of the “Can We Talk?” community healing initiative, says artistic expression goes beyond spiritual healing; it also aids in physical healing. -
Meet the ‘Lifeblood of Hubbardston’ Katie Young
The mom of six — including two sets of twins back-to-back — finds the time to give back to the community that raised her and five generations of her family. -
Boston jazz legend Makanda Ken McIntyre left behind 350 unrecorded pieces. Meet the man bringing them to life.
John Kordalewski, this week's nominee for the Joy Beat, started the Makanda Project to bring world-class jazz to the community, free of charge. -
Shelter residents go from streets to farm to table in Pine Street Inn’s iCater program
The job training program teaches trainees the necessary skills to pursue a culinary career, along with other life skills like nutrition education and financial literacy. -
Artists for Humanity is empowering Boston youth through art
Through tools, mentorship and opportunity, the nonprofit helps underserved teens thrive in Boston's art scene.
