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The Massachusetts man who inspired the Ice Bucket Challenge that has raised more than $200 million for ALS research is backing an effort in Congress to help others with the disease.
A young man from Lynn is hoping Tom Brady will push the Pie Face Challenge to the next level.
An exhibit currently on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History pays tribute to the viral fundraising campaign made famous by Beverly native Pete Frates.
Due to the progression of his ALS, former Boston College baseball captain Pete Frates isn't able to make it to Nashville in January to accept the award--so the award came to him.
He's the king of the Ice Bucket Challenge to fight ALS. And today Pete Frates received an award that's dear to everyone at WBZ-TV.
The story of Pete Frates and how he inspired the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge will soon be the subject of a book.
A Pennsylvania man is traveling to all 50 states and putting a unique twist on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.
The family of Ice Bucket Challenge inspiration Pete Frates said they are thrilled about the awareness and money raised by the viral marketing campaign.
An international team of scientists funded by Ice Bucket Challenge donations--including a professor from UMass Medical School in Worcester--has isolated a gene variation present in many ALS patients.
Frates, a former Boston College baseball player, has helped raise millions of dollars for ALS research.
A Woburn company donated $60,000 in solar panels to the Frates family.
Endicott College broke ground this week on a new residence hall that will be named after the man who inspired the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge--and offered a full scholarship to his baby daughter.
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo has accepted the ice bucket challenge she got last month from Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker to raise money to help find a cure for ALS.
Fans can now start bidding to get soaked at Fenway by their favorite players.
Jenny and Rob Daigle find strength in each other's love as Rob battles ALS.
Wearing a "Free Brady" t-shirt, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and several other politicians accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Monday on the steps of the State House.
He's gotten a buzz cut for cancer research and now Gov. Charlie Baker is planning to take the ice bucket challenge to help find an ALS cure.
The fundraiser inspired by Pete Frates raised more than $115 million last year will kick off again this summer.
The bobble honors the former BC baseball player's contributions to the fight against ALS.
Pete Frates and his family say last year's explosion of goodwill was only the first wave.
Two minor league baseball teams will have a special "bobble bucket" giveaway this season to honor the inspiration for the ice bucket challenge.
From Revis to Rondo, the AFC Championship and the MLS Cup, we take a look at the top Boston sports stories of 2014.
Pete Frates had a very happy 30th birthday.
They weren't necessarily the biggest or most important stories of year, but they are the ones that more people read than any others. Here's a look at the Most Read stories on CBSBoston.com in 2014.
From a viral fundraising campaign that saw thousands of people doused in ice water, to the loss of Boston's beloved long-serving mayor. Here is a look back at some of the stories that stole the headlines over the last year.
Sledding has returned to a popular hill in Wellesley, Massachusetts after a horticultural group complained the winter activity was damaging spring flowers.
The New England Patriots put up an early fight against the Bills in Week 16, but three second-half turnovers doomed their upset bid in Buffalo.
Holiday travel is in full swing with Christmas just days away and travelers at Logan Airport in Boston spent the day dealing with delays from snowy weather.
Bill and Steve Belichick will soon be together again in North Carolina.
Offensive lineman Cole Strange is active for Sunday's game against the Bills, and will suit up for the Patriots for the first time in over a year.
The New England Patriots put up an early fight against the Bills in Week 16, but three second-half turnovers doomed their upset bid in Buffalo.
The Krafts reportedly want to keep Jerod Mayo as head coach in 2025 unless "things go off the rails" or he loses the locker room over the final three weeks.
Sledding has returned to a popular hill in Wellesley, Massachusetts after a horticultural group complained the winter activity was damaging spring flowers.
Holiday travel is in full swing with Christmas just days away and travelers at Logan Airport in Boston spent the day dealing with delays from snowy weather.
In a year-end interview with WBZ-TV, Gov. Maura Healey had a message for the handful of Massachusetts communities that designate themselves as "sanctuary" cities for immigrants: "We are not a sanctuary state."
Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss will step away from his broadcasting role at ESPN "to focus on a personal health challenge," the network announced Friday.
If beauty products are on your Christmas list this year, one Massachusetts doctor is urging you to check labels for ingredients that may be hazardous to your health.
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Minnesota Vikings legend and NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss said he is "battling something internal" and asked for prayers on Sunday.
A new program in Boston is trying to improve the labor and delivery experience for expectant Black mothers and mothers of color, who often find their voices aren't always heard by hospital staff.
If you carry a credit card balance, beware. You'll be paying a lot more for those Christmas gifts due to rising interest rates.
A family visiting Boston left behind a videotape with precious memories in their rental car.
A Cape Cod woman reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action after struggling to get her health insurance provider to approve an overnight hospital stay for a major surgical procedure.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
In a year-end interview with WBZ-TV, Gov. Maura Healey had a message for the handful of Massachusetts communities that designate themselves as "sanctuary" cities for immigrants: "We are not a sanctuary state."
How do you keep political drama from poisoning important relationships during the holidays?
Consumers haggle over the price of big-ticket items like homes and cars. So should they also bargain over the cost of college tuition?
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn joined WBZ-TV this week for a one-on-one interview for Sunday's "Keller At Large."
Holiday shoppers his the malls on Saturday to get last-minute gifts and a little bit of holiday cheer.
A romance bookstore - the first in the Boston area - has opened its doors in Cambridge, giving fans of the genre the chance to revel in romantic reads.
Ocean State Job Lot announced this week it is taking over another Christmas Tree Shops location, this one in North Attleboro.
Massachusetts is getting closer to allowing pot cafes and other sites for social marijuana consumption.
Bertucci's has closed its Swampscott restaurant, leaving only 15 locations in Massachusetts.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
The New England Patriots put up an early fight against the Bills in Week 16, but three second-half turnovers doomed their upset bid in Buffalo.
Bill and Steve Belichick will soon be together again in North Carolina.
Offensive lineman Cole Strange is active for Sunday's game against the Bills, and will suit up for the Patriots for the first time in over a year.
The Krafts reportedly want to keep Jerod Mayo as head coach in 2025 unless "things go off the rails" or he loses the locker room over the final three weeks.
Jayson Tatum scored a season-high 43 points, grabbed 16 rebounds and dished out 10 assists for his third career triple-double and the Boston Celtics beat the Chicago Bulls 123-98 on Saturday night.
A dog trainer in Massachusetts managed to create the perfect "dog nativity scene" that's going viral on social media.
Good Samaritans came to the rescue of a 20-year-old blind cat who was seen floating on a piece of ice in Westford.
The Mount Washington Observatory shared photos of staff members hanging ten on "rime ice" formations.
A unique ATM tree in Greenfield, Massachusetts was hit by thieves in a heist.
An "odd couple" at an Animal Rescue League shelter in Boston is looking for a new home together.