Colton Bradford

1 month ago | nbcboston.com | Colton Bradford

A rollback in humanities funding is threatening years of progress to expand a small library in Mont Vernon, New Hampshire. On Mont Vernon's Main Street, the modest library is said to be the heart of a growing town. But for years community leaders have pushed for something more - something bigger. "So it's a little jewel box of a library. People call it the gem of Main Street for a reason.

Mar 6, 2025 | nbcboston.com | Colton Bradford

Officials are urging caution after a bobcat was spotted in two Massachusetts towns. The first sighting, captured on Ring camera, occurred Feb. 20 in Westwood, according to Norwood Animal Control. The same bobcat is believed to have been seen Thursday on Bond Street in Norwood. "He's out of his environment, so he's just wandering around looking for food," Henry Cerqueira, Norwood's head animal control officer, said of the bobcat.

Dec 4, 2024 | nbcboston.com | Colton Bradford

Boston families will soon have even more opportunities to explore the city's world-class cultural institutions at no cost. Mayor Michelle Wu announced a major expansion to the "BPS Sundays" program... turning it into "Boston Family Days," which will provide free access to museums for all Boston school-aged children and their families. The new initiative will offer free admission on the first two Sundays of each month, starting in January 2025.

Oct 25, 2024 | nbcboston.com | Colton Bradford

John’s Crazy Socks began as a simple idea - to spread joy through vibrant sock designs. But it’s grown into something much more—a social enterprise that empowers individuals with disabilities. It started as a mission for John Cronin, who has Down Syndrome. He wanted to charge perceptions and inspire others, but it wasn't always easy. WATCH ANYTIME FOR FREE“John couldn’t find work... and that unfortunately is the reality for people with different abilities," said Mark Cronin, John's father.

Oct 18, 2024 | nbcboston.com | Colton Bradford

In a rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, there's a term you've probably never heard of but soon will - so-called "personhood credentials."These credentials aim to verify you as a real human online, not a bot, to combat issues like fraud and misinformation. But it raises other questions about oversight. WATCH ANYTIME FOR FREEAI is advancing at a breakneck pace, getting smarter and faster every year. That means there are growing needs for checks.