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Boston Marathon winners eye Paris Olympics following stunning victories

April 16, 2024

Boston Marathon winners eye Paris Olympics following stunning victories

Sisay Lemma of Ethiopia and Hellen Obiri of Kenya, the two winners of this year's Boston Marathon, are now prime candidates for this year's Paris Olympics.

Ethiopian national Sisay Lemma wins Boston Marathon

April 15, 2024

Ethiopian national Sisay Lemma wins Boston Marathon

Sisay Lemma of Ethiopia won the Boston Marathon on Monday, blazing through the course in 2 hours, 6 minutes and 17 seconds — the 10th-fastest time in the race's history.

Boston city councilor who went viral for poor attendance record walks out on vote for police budget: Report

April 15, 2024

Boston city councilor who went viral for poor attendance record walks out on vote for police budget: Report

Tania Fernandes Anderson, a Boston city counselor, reportedly walked out on multiple votes related to Boston's police funding, according to the Boston Herald.

Massachusetts National Guard members kick off the 128th Boston Marathon

April 15, 2024

Massachusetts National Guard members kick off the 128th Boston Marathon

The 128th Boston Marathon kicked off with a group of Massachusetts National Guard members crossing the start line, marking the race's start in Hopkinton.

New England Aquarium's 500-pound, 95-year-old sea turtle gets clean bill of health

April 9, 2024

New England Aquarium's 500-pound, 95-year-old sea turtle gets clean bill of health

"Myrtle," a 500-pound ancient green sea turtle who's been kept at the New England Aquarium in Boston for over 50 years, received a routine medical examination Tuesday.

Explosive device thrown onto porch of Satanic Temple in northern Boston suburbs

April 9, 2024

Explosive device thrown onto porch of Satanic Temple in northern Boston suburbs

An explosive device was thrown onto the porch of the Satanic Temple in Salem, Massachusetts, according to police. No one was present at the time, nor were any injuries reported.

Pro-accountability Boston city councilor has worst absence record: report

April 7, 2024

Pro-accountability Boston city councilor has worst absence record: report

Tania Fernandes Anderson was absent from a number of City Council meetings, making her the "worst offender" on attendance despite advocating for more accountability.

Massachusetts man viciously bites police officer's hand, draws blood at city hall: report

April 5, 2024

Massachusetts man viciously bites police officer's hand, draws blood at city hall: report

A Massachusetts man was arrested at the Boston City Hall on Friday afternoon after he severely bit a police officer's hand, drawing blood and leaving tissue "hanging off the hand."

Boston hospital to scale back on child abuse and neglect reports that can perpetuate 'structural racism'

April 4, 2024

Boston hospital to scale back on child abuse and neglect reports that can perpetuate 'structural racism'

Mass General Brigham announced it would its update policies on automatically flagging child abuse and neglect reports in cases of mothers testing positive for drugs.

Boston mayor silent on sanctuary city policies amid migrant crime reports

April 2, 2024

Boston mayor silent on sanctuary city policies amid migrant crime reports

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has been silent on the city’s sanctuary policies despite multiple high-profile crimes allegedly committed by migrants in recent months.