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Marathon Winner Gives Medal to City of Boston
Marathoners spend countless hours training to compete in races, and for elite runners like Ethiopian Lelisa Desisa, the goal is to come away with the medal for top finisher. But compelled…
First Night Boston to Stop Operating, Lay Off Staff
Boston residents and visitors used to celebrating New Year’s Eve in the Copley Square area may have to change their plans for ringing in 2014. First Night Boston, the nonprofit organization…
Hazardous Waste Drop Off Day in Boston: June 22
This Saturday, June 22, is one of two days this summer in which Boston residents can drop off household hazardous waste to be disposed of for free. Residents may bring up…
Performances Announced for Boston Pops July 4 Concert
This year, the Boston Pops will feature all New England performers for their 40th Fourth of July celebration at the Hatch Shell. The two day concert on July 3 and 4…
Boston Marathon Winner Giving Medal to City
Lelisa Desisa, the Ethiopian runner who won the 2013 Boston Marathon hours before bomb blasts killed three and injured hundreds at the finish line, will be giving his medal to the City…
Boston Police Donate Blood to American Red Cross at HQ
Some of the Boston Police Department’s strongest lined up and waited to donate blood to the American Red Cross on Monday. The Red Cross set up donation areas for officers from…
Severe Thunderstorms Predicted Monday in Boston
Have outdoor plans today? If so, keep an eye to the sky. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for most of Massachusetts, including Suffolk County. The city of Boston…
PHOTOS: Mayoral, City Council Candidates Parade in Boston
With Boston’s mayoral and City Council races heating up, many of the candidates turned out Sunday for Charlestown’s Bunker Hill Day Parade, taking advantage of an opportunity to get their faces and…
Boston Gets High Marks for Parks
Bostonians regularly enjoy our parks, whether it’s large like Boston Common or small like Ringgold Park. But according to new national rankings, Boston’s parks are some of the best in the entire…