We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!

Comcast Supports Small Business Growth, Awarding 100 Grant Packages to Greater Boston Entrepreneurs –Highlighting how Comcast works 1 on 1 with businesses & how the Comcast RISE grant will help winners.
Guests: Becca Fracassa - Director of Community Impact for Comcast’s New England Region & Winner: Rary from Rubato in Quincy, MA

The Topsfield Fair to Host 7th annual hot dog eating contest!
Guest: Marc Freedman – Runs the Hot dog eating contest

Bug Farms! What are they and what do they do? Most are tasked with eating food waste, which in turn they’ll be crushed, dried and sold as an alternative form of protein powder! Guest: Nicolas Rivero – Washington Post Reporter

King Richard’s Faire returns for their 44th season! This year at their new venue, the Edaville Entertainment Venue in Carver, MA. New England’s largest and longest-running Renaissance festival runs weekends August 30 - October 19, 2025.
Guest: Aimée Sedley - King Richard’s Faire General Manager and Producer

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