By Stephanie De La Cruz
Two loud booms were heard Tuesday night near the Boston Marathon finish line on the one-year anniversary of the famous road race bombing.
Author: Korey O'Brien
Korey O’Brien is a multimedia journalist currently pursuing a master’s degree at Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts. He enjoys projects that get him out into the field and push him to learn new and interesting things.
VIDEO: Mayor Walsh and Commissioner Evans on the 2014 Boston Marathon
Boston Mayor Walsh and Commissioner Evans spoke about how the city will rise again at the Marathon this year.
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VIDEO: Sports Illustrated: Boston Marathon Photo Shoot
Sports Illustrated took its cover photo at the finish line of the Boston Marathon.
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More Marathon Safety Plans Announced
By Dustin Wlodkowski
The safety preparations for this year’s Boston Marathon are now public. Boston Mayor Marty Walsh and other city leaders outlined the plans this afternoon at City Hall.
Investigators Discover Cause of Beacon Street Fire
By Korey O’Brien
Investigators announced this morning that the fire at 298 Beacon Street in Boston that killed two firefighters last week was caused by welders working at the back of the building.
Fallen Firefighter Michael Kennedy Laid to Rest
By Brittany Gervais
Fallen Boston firefighter Michael Kennedy was honored by his family, friends, and companions Thursday morning during a funeral service in West Roxbury. Kennedy was one of the two fallen heroes who died battling a 9-alarm fire in the city’s Back Bay area last week.
9-Alarm Fire on Beacon Street in Boston
Boston firefighters are on the scene of a 9 -alarm fire at 298 Beacon Street in Boston. Follow @WEBNBoston on Twitter for updates.
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Mayor Walsh Opts Out of St. Patrick’s Day Parade
By Korey O’Brien
Mayor Marty Walsh wished the entire city of Boston a Happy St. Patrick’s Day, but not from the annual parade route. Walsh opted not to take part in the parade after talks between the mayor and parade organizers on allowing an LGBTQ friendly organization to march died.
Former Boston Mayor Menino Diagnosed with Cancer
Former Boston Mayor Tom Menino has been diagnosed with cancer.
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Rand Paul Wins Again in CPAC Straw
By Lesley Rozycki
Tea Party darling, Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, won the CPAC-Washington Times Straw Poll for the second consecutive year. Paul, who earned 31 percent of the vote, spoke to a packed room at the conference on Friday.