A 12-block downtown triangle continues to be closed to the public following the Marathon Monday bombings. Boylston Street from Massachusetts Avenue to Clarendon Street and Huntington Avenue to Newbury Street are…
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Continuing Updates on Boston Marathon Bombings
Patch will be adding any new updates posted on social media about the Boston Marathon bombings to this Storify article throughout the day. South End Patch
South End Marathoner: ‘It Was Surreal’
Boston marathoner Art Mercurio said he first got wind that there was something wrong up ahead by mile 24 or 25 in Boston. Half an hour after the two blasts went…
FBI: ‘No Imminent Threat’ After Marathon Bombings
Boston and state police, the FBI and other federal officials said on Tuesday morning that there are no known threats to the public at this time, and that they are continuing to investigate and…
Prayer Vigils and Services: Response to the Boston Marathon Bombings
For some, a prayer vigil or service is a way to gather with others and spiritually support the bombing victims, the city of Boston — even the perpetrator/s. For…
Boston Faith Leaders Share Music, Words of Peace at Marathon Vigil
Religious leaders from Boston’s Back Bay area offered words of peace, faith and strength for those struggling to cope in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombing during an interdenominational service and…
Boston Schools Superintendent Shares Tips for Talking with Kids about Marathon Bombing
In the aftermath of Monday’s Boston Marathon bombing, Boston Public Schools Superintendent Carol R. Johnson sent a letter to staff and families of students titled, “Talking with Children about Tragedies,” that was…
City Establishes ‘One Fund’ for Marathon Victims
Mayor Thomas Menino and Governor Deval Patrick announced a new online funding effort to help the marathon bombing victims and families. OneFundBoston.com launched Tuesday as a simple logo and Paypal…
PHOTOS: Vigils for Victims in Boston
Hundreds and hundreds of people turned out to several vigil events held around the city of Boston on Tuesday night. Mourners gathered on Boston Common early in the evening to sing…
Third Victim of Boston Bombings was BU Grad Student
A Boston University graduate student has been identified as the third victim of Monday’s Boston Marathon bombings, according to BU Today. The student’s name has not been released, pending notification of…