Boston Marathon postponed until Sept. 14 amid virus concerns
The Boston Marathon has never been canceled outright since its first running in 1897, though there was a de facto cancellation in 1918, when the end of World War I and a global influenza pandemic prompted organizers to switch to a relay race format.
The Boston Marathon has never been canceled outright since its first running in 1897, though there was a de facto cancellation in 1918, when the end of World War I and a global influenza pandemic prompted organizers to switch to a relay race format.
Plymouth Rock vandalized with graffiti shortly before 400th anniversary celebration
Plymouth Rock and other landmarks were found vandalized Monday in a disturbing discovery as the city of Plymouth, Mass., gears up to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the pilgrims' arrival to the new world on the Mayflower.
Plymouth Rock and other landmarks were found vandalized Monday in a disturbing discovery as the city of Plymouth, Mass., gears up to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the pilgrims' arrival to the new world on the Mayflower.
All-female fire engine crew hopes to inspire young girls to take up firefighting
Three female firefighters in Massachusetts are trying to inspire young girls to take up the profession.
Three female firefighters in Massachusetts are trying to inspire young girls to take up the profession.
JFK letter promising Santa safe during Cold War on display
Former President John F. Kennedy's letter reassuring a young girl that Santa was safe during the Cold War is being featured this month in Boston.
Former President John F. Kennedy's letter reassuring a young girl that Santa was safe during the Cold War is being featured this month in Boston.
Woman in 'total control' of boyfriend charged in his suicide
A former Boston College student who had "complete and total control" over her boyfriend has been indicted on an involuntary manslaughter charge for encouraging him to take his own life, Boston's top prosecutor said Monday.
A former Boston College student who had "complete and total control" over her boyfriend has been indicted on an involuntary manslaughter charge for encouraging him to take his own life, Boston's top prosecutor said Monday.
Funeral home invites general public to attend veteran’s service who has no family left
A Massachusetts funeral home invited the general public to attend the funeral of a veteran who had no family left.
A Massachusetts funeral home invited the general public to attend the funeral of a veteran who had no family left.