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 617-300-BEAT (2328).
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Boston's free puppet library features creations the founder 'dreamed into existence'
For years, people have been coming to Sara Peattie's free puppet library in the Back Bay for a sprinkle of joy and a world of puppetry. -
After racist arson attack, Springfield church rebuilds with grace and love
"People do things that are hurtful and hateful," says Rev. Dr. Terrlyn Curry Avery. "But we don't have to live in that space." -
Hands to Heart Center brings yoga to underserved communities in Greater Boston
By using a trauma-centered, trauma-sensitive approach, Susan Lovett says her free yoga classes can benefit anyone, anywhere. -
Rose's Bounty is fighting food insecurity with 'open hearts and helping hands'
Darra Slagle was nominated for this week's edition of the Joy Beat for heading the West Roxbury food bank that feeds hundreds each month. -
Amid a Santa shortage, Santa Bill is busier than ever bringing holiday joy
A combination of mall shutdowns and a flurry of retirements is causing a spike in demand for Santas, according to professional Santa Bill Barnsley. -
‘The Jar’ invites strangers to build meaningful relationships through art
Guy Ben-Aharon founded the organization to foster connections between people from different walks of life, encouraging cross-cultural meetings that help combat an epidemic of loneliness. -
Nieisha Deed’s mission? More mental health care for Greater Boston’s Black community.
PureSpark founder Nieisha Deed shares the inspiration behind her work and how she's addressing inequalities in mental health care. -
Meet Tanisha Milton, one of Boston Public Schools' 'Educators of the Year'
Milton, an 8th-grade history teacher, says teaching middle school is "not for the weak." -
Outdoor classrooms introduce Boston students to agriculture and the joy of growing food
The ten gardens are part of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's Connect, Learn, Explore initiative. -
Celebrating the life of 'Uncle Frank' Chin, the unofficial mayor of Boston's Chinatown
Frank Chin passed away on October 9th. He was 91.
