Boston's stories of justice, hope and resilience

The Scope
Boston's stories of justice, hope and resilience

The Scope
Boston's stories of justice, hope and resilience

The Scope
Changemakers
The Chica Project's graduation day at Mario Umaña Academy. Photo provided by The Chica Project
Boston-based non-profit creates community for its “chicas”
June 12, 2026
Nicole O’Brien (right) attending a resource event for Ruth’s Way for Women. Photo provided by Nicole O'Brien
How a Greater Boston nonprofit is helping women stay healthy and well during recovery
March 16, 2026
A youth apprentice works on a donated bicycle at Bikes Not Bombs’ workshop in Jamaica Plain. The nonprofit repairs and redistributes bikes locally and internationally in partnership with young people.
Inside Bikes Not Bombs, a Boston nonprofit expanding access to bikes
December 16, 2025
Kelly Brotzman, executive director of the Prison Book Program, stands beside a shelf at the organization’s Quincy headquarters.
A small Quincy nonprofit Is keeping incarcerated readers connected to books
December 9, 2025
Boston's poet laureate wants to "make work that feels meaningful"
Boston’s poet laureate wants to “make work that feels meaningful”
December 5, 2025
Participants meet in Allston-Brighton during a Queer Neighborhood Council event focused on community connection.
“We’re not going anywhere”: A ‘young’ queer council is building community in Boston
November 21, 2025
Video
The Family Van brings free health care to Boston neighborhoods
The Family Van brings free health care to Boston neighborhoods
Izzie Warren • May 22, 2026

For more than three decades, The Family Van has brought free, accessible health care directly into Boston neighborhoods, meeting people where...

Local artisans struggle to maintain creativity while managing tariffs
Local artisans struggle to maintain creativity while managing tariffs
Margot Murphy • April 17, 2026

Tariffs imposed by President Trump continue to be the subject of court fights, months after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his first effort...

An intergenerational coffee hour for Boston's queer community
An intergenerational coffee hour for Boston’s queer community
Yuanlang Shi, Reporter • October 21, 2025

The Scope attended the coffee hour which was organized by Queer History Boston and the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement. It brought...

Morgan Dawicki photo provided by candidate's campaign
The Scope’s conversation with Senate candidate Morgan Dawicki
June 30, 2026
Photo of Seth Moulton provided by the candidate's campaign
The Scope’s conversation with Senate candidate Seth Moulton
June 30, 2026
Photo of Joe Tache provided by the candidate's campaign
The Scope’s conversation with Senate candidate Joe Tache
June 30, 2026
John Deaton photo provided by the candidate's campaign
The Scope’s conversation with Senate candidate John Deaton
June 30, 2026
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Photo of Seth Moulton provided by the candidate's campaign

The Scope's conversation with Senate candidate Seth Moulton

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Boston voters prepare to cast ballots in the 2022 midterm elections.

Ahead of September primary, The Scope sits down with Senate candidates

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John Deaton photo provided by the candidate's campaign

The Scope's conversation with Senate candidate John Deaton

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Photo of Joe Tache provided by the candidate's campaign

The Scope's conversation with Senate candidate Joe Tache

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Tony Richards sets up for practice at Orchard Gardens School, once the students have proven they're just as hardworking in the classroom as they are on the court. Photo by Rich Trombetta.

Changemaker: Tony Richards, founder of No Books No Ball

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Morgan Dawicki photo provided by candidate's campaign

The Scope's conversation with Senate candidate Morgan Dawicki

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Volunteers at Boston's Old South Church cut apart handouts with information for immigrants.

Old South Church in Boston turns biblical stories into modern-day action

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The first generation to grow up with HPV vaccine reaches adulthood

The first generation to grow up with HPV vaccine reaches adulthood

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Protesters hold a sign, courtesy of City Life, that demands rent control. In addition to the unhealthy, unclean and undignified living conditions, residents and supporters were also protesting unaffordable rent increases and no-fault evictions.

'We’re afraid the building is going to collapse' – Malden residents can’t get through to housing management, form coalition

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Nazzaro Community Center in the North End.

Nazzaro Community Center to undergo $5 million renovation as plans for new North End facility are announced