Boston Marathon 2013
Rene Rancourt Got a Little Help with the Bruins National Anthem
Rene Rancourt has been singing the Bruins National Anthem for nearly four decades, but at Wednesday night’s Bruins game, the first since the Boston Marathon […]
Medical Response Helped by Training, Speed
As horrible as Monday’s tragic events were, some solace can be taken in the fact that they happened in a city with some of the […]
President Barack Obama Will Be in Boston for Interfaith Memorial Service
President Barack Obama is making his way to Boston on Thursday to attend an interfaith vigil with Massachusetts officials, as well as the people impacted […]
The Nature of the Attack Gives Few Clues About Those Responsible
In the wake of Monday’s attack near the Boston Marathon finish line, authorities are still searching for answers: Who was behind such senseless tragedy, and […]
Roundup: Boston Marathon Athletic Tribute Events
It’s a testament to all of us as Bostonians and Americans that following Monday’s tragedy, people did not wallow: We sprung into action. In the […]
‘This Is What I Am, This Is Me: Exeter to Dartmouth Street.’
For the last 17 years, Tom Meagher has been the Boston Marathon’s finish line coordinator. He’s in charge of organizing security, media, medical staff, drug […]
Roundup: Where to Seek Counseling
The last two days have been somewhat of a blur, and we all know (too well, perhaps) that daily life rarely comes to a complete […]
Updates: Third Fatality Identified, Dozens Still Critical
Updated 11:24 a.m.: Boston Medical Center treated patients with injuries ranging from scalp wounds and abdominal wounds, to soft tissue injuries and lower leg injuries. Of […]
A New York Tabloid Tried to Clean Up Its Photo of the Marathon
A New York tabloid is facing criticism for doctoring its front page image of the Boston Marathon attack to make it less gory. The New […]
Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart Respond to the Boston Marathon Bombing
Because they pre-tape their shows, it usually takes comedian news anchors Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert a day or two to respond to events that […]
Thousands Come Together For Vigils Around the City
Jocelyn Lescarbeau and her sister, Justine, were celebrating Jocelyn’s birthday on Monday by running the 26.2-mile strip of road from Hopkinton to Boston together, side-by-side. […]
PHOTOS: What The City Is Like After the Boston Marathon Bombings
A runner stops mid-run to look out onto Exeter Street, one day after the Boston Marathon bombings killed at least three and injured more than […]
Vigils and Reflections for the Boston Marathon Tragedy
The following locations are holding vigils or reflections after the Boston Marathon bombing. Please email us or leave a comment below with additional vigils and […]
How to Heal as a City
Sometimes there are no words, and at this time, we are seeking professional help. Dr. Steven Schlozman is an assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, […]
Fact Check: Boston Marathon Bombings
After yesterday’s double bombings near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Boylston Street—now officially called an act of terrorism—rumors emerged that ran rampant […]