It took a few minutes, but when reality sank in that the second Boston Marathon bomber had been captured in Watertown – their town – the crowd’s mood changed; it became like…
With Capture of Second Bomber, Week of Terror Comes to End
After 102 hours of terror, mourning, striving and struggle, police have killed one and captured the second marathon bomber suspects. With both of the bombers accounted for, law enforcement believe they have…
Report: Boston Economy May Have Lost $250 Million Plus from Lockdown
How much does it cost to shut down a city for an entire day? Bloomberg Business Week reports that price tag is somewhere in the range of $ 250 million to…
Boston Trash Pick-up Schedule Updated
City workers will continue trash collection around Boston during the citywide shelter-in-place order, with pickup in the neighborhoods of Beacon Hill, Bay Village, Chinatown, the Leather District, the South End and the…
Locked Down in Watertown: ‘You Can’t Live Scared’
“Well, it’s a beautiful day out there, best of the year,” said Brian Baccaro, 29, a former roommate of mine who still has a Brighton address on the Watertown line. “And now…
PHOTOS: Boston Streets Deserted as Manhunt Continues
Images of downtown Boston Friday morning are hard to believe, as streets and areas that should be bustling with people are shown empty and deserted—”like a…
Boston City Councilor Waits for ‘Monster’ to be Caught During Lockdown
Gripped to media reports like the majority of Boston area residents is how Boston District 6 City Councilor Matt O’Malley is riding out the stay in shelter lockdown. “I’m sitting in…
Patch Employee Detained in Search for Bomb Suspect
Patch Associate Regional Ad Director Al Wilson was detained by police while returning to his home in Watertown on Thursday night. Here, he explains what happened: Q: What were…
Residents Shocked, Scared and Obeying Shelter-in-Place Order
Shock, fear and an eerie sense of quiet has quickly taken over the Boston area while one of the largest manhunts in the history American history continues. “Shock. Utter…
Governor, Mayor Extend ‘Shelter In Place’ Order Through Entire City
Governor Deval Patrick and Police Commissioner Ed David (Speaking for Mayor Tom Menino) have extended the “Shelter in Place” recommendation to all of Boston. “We’re asking people to shelter in place….