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Time to bring you some good news in Boston’s Bright Side, brought to you by Bright Horizons.
Every week we’ll deliver heartwarming, impactful stories from across the community.
An influencer’s journey spreading kindness is touching hearts around the world
You may have seen videos on social media where a young man travels the world doing small, and sometimes huge, acts of kindness.
He’s been named the “Kindness Influencer.” Sam Weidenhofer has built a community of millions around the world by simply being nice to strangers, supporting those who want to be seen, offering food to those who are hungry, and lifting up those in need.
He told NBC10 Boston’s Hannah Donnelly that it started as sharing his own story and struggles, but became much bigger.
“When I was younger, I lost my auntie. I was bullied all through school and really made fun of that. Kind of reached a breaking point in my life where I didn’t really want to be anymore. So I thought, like, why not try and I guess be myself and have the courage to speak up, to share my story and see what happens,” Weidenhofer said.
During COVID, he decided to connect with others.
“It was a very hard time for so many. So I actually, you know, came up with an idea to to get a sign and hug people who are battling depression and anxiety.”
He learned to embrace the power of his platform and the term “influencer” as a force for something good.
You can see him in action on Instagram @itssozer.
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Japan’s fans are giving the Tartan Army a run for their money for most polite World Cup spectators
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – JUNE 14: Japan fans clear trash in the stands during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F match between Netherlands and Japan at Dallas Stadium on June 14, 2026 in Arlington, Texas.
The Tartan Army has left quite the impression on Boston for their good-spirited partying, but they aren’t the only fanbase leaving a positive impression on their host city. After a World Cup match between the Netherlands and Japan at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Japanese fans hung around to pick up any litter.
As fan Futo Hagiwara explains, cleaning up after yourself is just part of the Japanese mindset.
“This is our culture, that means everywhere we go we need to clean it after ourselves, it’s our spiritual way, our attitude.”
The price of public parks is worth it – and this new survey proves it
People enjoying a beautiful day on the Central Park Sheep Meadow. Selective focus (tilt shift) view with the New York Skyline visible in the background.
Most people would agree it’s nice to have public parks in your community. But a recent survey by the Trust for Public Land takes it a step further, showing that these spaces have a measurable financial impact.
The Trust for Public Land found that for every $1 invested in parks and recreation, communities get back at least $3 in local economic benefits each year. The organization says parks support surrounding businesses, particularly smaller ones, serve as community gathering spaces, and can boost property values.
The organization also scored 25 big city park systems based on things like acreage, access, equity, investment and amenities – scoring each category out of 100. Boston scored in the middle of the pack at number 12 – high for accessibility but lower on acreage and investment than the top scorers. The city with the highest ParkScore was Washington, D.C.
‘Gramping’ is helping grandparents connect with their grandkids
Over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house – or grandmother’s tent – we go!
Gramping, a catchy name for camping with grandparents, has been picking up steam as a travel trend in recent years.
“It’s about creating lasting memories, but it’s also about learning together, being curious together, experiencing the world together — all of which create a unique and lasting bond between a grandparent and grandchild that lasts a lifetime,” Road Scholar CEO James Moses told the Boston Globe last summer.
The idea of intergenerational bonding has become so popular that in San Diego county, where some 18,000 grandparents are raising their grandchildren, officials sponsor an annual weekend of events full of arts and crafts, s’mores, and nature at the park.
A major moment for marine conservation
HAKAHAU, UA POU, FRENCH POLYNESIA – JULY 03 : The bay of Anahoa on July 03, 2024, in Ua Pou island, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia. The UNESCO World Heritage Committee will hold its 46th session from July 21 to 31, 2024 in New Delhi (India). It will examine the nominations of 27 sites for inclusion on the World Heritage List, including Te Henua Enata – Les Iles Marquises presented by France.
Protecting our oceans is key to protecting our world, and French Polynesia is taking a big step to make that happen. The government announced it will protect 200,000 square miles of ocean, which is more than twice the size of Michigan.
They made the announcement that they would expand protections around the Austral and Marquesas Islands to join the Te Tai Nui a Hau Marine Protected Area on World Oceans Day. This area is home to endangered sharks, whales, dolphins, and sea turtles, as well as a critical tuna spawning ground.
“This cements French Polynesia’s place as the global leader in marine conservation,” Maël Imirizaldu, a regional lead for the Blue Nature Alliance, said in a press release from Conservation International. “Their determination to preserve the ocean demonstrates that it is not simply a commodity, it’s the matrix that sustains all of us.”
A New York brewery is reviving a 269-year-old recipe for America’s 250th birthday
George Washington was a farmer, a military commander, a president, and apparently an aspiring brewer.
According to the New York Public Library, the founding father wrote down the recipe in his military journal in 1757, during the Seven Years’ War. This beverage was an alternative to water, which at the time was often contaminated.
In honor of America’s 250th birthday, NYPL teamed up with Talea Beer Co. to revive that 269-year-old recipe, producing an amber ale called Washington’s Beer and another, more modernized version called Liberty Lager.
You can check out the recipe here or learn more about the brewery here.