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Boston Marathon Bombings Survivor Leads Emotional Pregame Pep Rally for Bruins

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:06:45 +0000

Get your goose bumps ready. Jeff Bauman, a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombings who lost both his legs in the attacks, served as honorary flag banner captain during the Bruins playoff game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. He waved a Bruins pennant before the game while on the ice as the [...]

Aerosmith, Boston + More to Rock for 'Boston Strong' Benefit Concert

Dave Lifton — Fri, 03 May 2013 20:51:56 +0000

Aerosmith and Boston will headline ‘Boston Strong: an Evening of Support and Celebration.’ The concert will take place at the TD Garden on May 30. Proceeds from the night will go to the One Fund, which was created in the wake of the April 15 Boston Marathon bombing to help those affected by the tragedy. [...]

Boston's Tom Scholz Suing Former Bandmate For Trademark Infringement

Dave Lifton — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:45:15 +0000

Tom Scholz of Boston has filed suit against Barry Goudreau, who played guitar of the band’s first two albums. The guitarist-songwriter-inventor claims that Goudreau is using his former band’s name in a manner that both violates a legally binding agreement they made. The Boston Globe is reporting that Scholz is suing Goudreau for using such [...]

15 Oddly Eerie Photos of Boston as a Ghost Town

Emerald Catron — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:00:03 +0000

Boston is currently on lockdown as police continue the manhunt for Dzhokar A. Tsarnaev, the 19-year-old suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing investigation. No people out and about makes for a pretty eerie scene in the town. Here are 15 pictures taken by people and uploaded to Twitter and Instagram to give you an idea of how Boston looks right now. It's pretty bananas. Have a look.

Buffalo Supports Boston in Wake of Marathon Bombings [BUFFALO TWEETS OF THE WEEK]

Deandra Modica — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:56:28 +0000

After the tragedy in Boston that occurred a week ago today, Buffaloians — including some Boston Marathon runners — gathered together for a Boston Marathon Solidarity Run in Delaware Park on Sunday morning. Runners documented the race, before, during, and after on Twitter. A few runners even managed to make a Boston Strong Vine post [...]

Boston Marathon Bombers: One Suspect Captured; One Dead [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:20:23 +0000

The second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing has been captured. Dzokhar Tsarnaev was taken into police custody Friday night -- five days after the bombing that left three dead and left more than 100 injured, police said. The 19-year-old was apprehended after a manhunt that began Thursday night with the fatal shooting of an MIT officer and extended into the evening hours on Friday.

Be #BostonStrong [DRINKS WITH JACK]

Deandra Modica — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:52:46 +0000

I think we all might need a drink after this week. In honor of all those affected by the Boston Marathon tragedy, we’ve found this Boston Sidecar recipe. *** Ingredients 3/4 oz. light rum 3/4 oz. brandy 3/4 oz. triple sec 1/2 oz. lime juice Method Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with [...]

Major Police Operation Underway in Boston Suburb [UPDATED]

Townsquare Staff — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:30:29 +0000

6:55 AM ET: The AP is reporting that the suspects are from Chechnya, and have lived in the US for at least one year. The surviving Boston bomb suspect has been identified as Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 19, of Cambridge, Ma. NBC News is reporting that both suspects are brothers. Sources say that the men may have military experience, according to law enforcement officials.

6:30 AM ET: CNN is reporting that officials are worried that the suspect who remains at large could have explosives on his body. An official tells the network that the suspect killed overnight had explosives on his body. As a result, city officials have suspended all public transportation for the time being. Those in Watertown and the surrounding neighborhoods are being urged to shelter in place until further notice. Many colleges have cancelled classes for the day. Businesses are being told not to open.

FBI Releases Images, Video of Boston Marathon Bombing Suspects

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:25:52 +0000

Special Agent Rick DesLauriers of the FBI, who is leading the investigation of the Boston Marathon bombings, just held a press conference in which he revealed that there are two suspects. The FBI released photographs and video of two men believed to be responsible for the attacks. The FBI showed video of the two men walking [...]

Boston Fans Sing National Anthem In Unison Before Bruins' Game

Joe Student — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:30:27 +0000

Wednesday night marked the first major sporting event in Boston since Monday’s bombings of the Boston Marathon. Prior to the Boston Bruins’ game against the Buffalo Sabres at TD Bank Garden, the Bruins observed a moment of silence for the victims and survivors of the bombings. The public address announcer then directed fans to singer [...]

Boston Marathon Charity Scams To Avoid — And One Actual Charity To Donate To

Brian Russel — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:10:32 +0000

Tragedies like the Boston Marathon bombing are horrific, but they also bring people together. So many people try to do good and contribute, however, believe it or not, there are people that are only trying to make a buck and scam people during a vulnerable time. In fact, according to The Domains, an industry news site about online domain [...]

Conflicting Reports Regarding a Possible Arrest in Boston Bombings [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:30:20 +0000

2:45 p.m. (EST): The Boston Police Department has announced that "there has not been an arrest in the Marathon attack." Investigations are ongoing.

2:35 p.m.: CNN is retracting their previous report that an arrest has been made in the Boston Marathon bombings. Other sources are reporting that officials are close to identifying a suspect after reviewing area surveillance video, but no arrests have been made.

Yankees Play 'Sweet Caroline' to Honor Boston After Marathon Bombings

Joe Student — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:30:35 +0000

Baseball's most storied rivalry was put on hold for a moment on Tuesday. In a show of class and support, the New York Yankees joined other big league teams in playing Neil Diamond's 'Sweet Caroline' after the third inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night. The song is traditionally played as a sing-a-long at Boston's Fenway Park

How Newspaper Front Pages Covered the Boston Bombings

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:44:06 +0000

Yesterday's twin bombings at the Boston Marathon dominated the front pages of newspapers everywhere. We gathered a few from the Newseum for you to take a look at how various publications across the country shared the story.

Boston Marathon Runners Don't Let Terror Attack Stop Their Wedding

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:18:35 +0000

Robert Watling and Kelli Johnston are a speedy pair. In fact, Watling proposed to Johnston last October after they completed the Chicago Marathon, which was one of the many 26.2 mile races the couple had completed together.

Given their shared history of racing together -- their first date was a 5K race -- getting married after the Boston Marathon seemed like the natural thing to do.

Boston Marathon Solidarity Run Being Planned at Delaware Park

Brett Alan — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:28:03 +0000

As people are trying to make sense of the bombing that took place yesterday in Boston, others are asking, “What can I do?” An impromptu solidarity run is being planned for runners in Buffalo. If you’re looking for ways that you can help, here is one of them. Stop out to Delaware Park this Sunday [...]

Former Patriots' Guard Joe Andruzzi Rescued Boston Marathon Explosion Victims

Joe Student — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:30:17 +0000

After playing for the New England Patriots from 2000 to 2004, guard Joe Andruzzi was already loved in Boston, but now he's a certified hero. After yesterday's deadly explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon, Andruzzi, who was at the scene as an observer hosting an event for his cancer foundation, left no doubt that he's an even larger star off the field than he was on it

Boston Marathon Explosions: How You Can Help

Townsquare Media — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 02:38:09 +0000

Three people were killed and more than 100 injured on Monday afternoon when two explosions went off near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Rescue organizations have gathered to help and at the the tragic scene, but how can you help?

The Huffington Post has put together a helpful list of ways:

Twin Explosions at Boston Marathon Finish Line [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:00:08 +0000

9 p.m. (EST): The final press conference of the day with Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis and various other officials just concluded. The FBI is now leading investigations of the events. Davis confirmed that three people were killed in today's blasts.

CNN is reporting that one of the victims killed was an 8-year-old boy. The Wall Street Journal had reported that as many as five other unexploded devices were found around Boston, but investigators now doubt that they were actually bombs.

Judge Dismisses Boston Guitarist Tom Scholz's Lawsuit Against Newspaper

Jeff Giles — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:30:34 +0000

Boston‘s Tom Scholz is almost as well-known for his litigious ways as he is for his musical gifts, but it looks like his latest lawsuit will end in defeat. Scholz has been in court against the Boston Herald, pursuing a defamation claim that stems from a series of articles in which Micki Delp, the widow [...]