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Woman Falls Under Tracks in Boston Subway, Saved

Sandy Smith — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:30:51 -0600

See how this woman in Boston falls under tracks and public with the subway driver save her life. See the full story about woman falling under Boston Subway tracks.

Quick response saves woman's life in Boston subway accident

Sandy Smith — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:26:42 -0600

Alert passengers and a subway operator with quick reflexes averted tragedy in a Boston subway station Monday night. An apparently inebriated woman had fallen onto the tracks as a southbound Orange Line train bore down on her -- but the train stopped just in time to save her life.

Teddy Kennedy Funeral, Burial Plans

Michael Santo — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:42:25 -0500

Longtime Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-Mass.) passed away on Tuesday, and plans are being made for his funeral and burial. On Saturday, a funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Basilica in Boston, and later that day he will be buried at Arlington National Cemetary, next to his brothers, JFK and RFK.

Cop in Gates Case Has History of Citizen Complaints: Report

Michael Santo — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:22:56 -0500

The case of Henry Louis Gates and arresting officer Sgt. James Crowley still has legs, it seems. Through a Massachusetts public records request, the Boston Herald has uncovered a number of complaints filed against Crowley in the past.

Boston Cecilia announces vocal audition for the 2009-2010

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:25:40 -0500

The Boston Cecilia will be holding auditions for all vocal parts for the 2009-2010 season on: Monday, August 24 Monday, August 31 Wednesday, September 2 Sunday, September 13

Biden Joins Beer Summit with Non-Alcholic Buckler Beer

Michael Santo — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:48:22 -0500

The so-called Beer Summit took place tonight, with President Barack Obama, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and Sgt. James Crowley imbibing in beers and discussing race relations (or not). However, I wasn't aware that VP Joe Biden was going to attend. He imbibed, but with the low-alcohol Buckler Beer.

Boston Cop Suspended After Racist Email About Henry Louis Gates

Michael Santo — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:33:30 -0500

As if to confirm Henry Louis Gates' accusations of racism and racial profiling against the Boston PD, Boston police officer Justin Barrett sent an email containing racist comments to The Boston Globe, members of his National Guard unit and a select few Boston police officers. He has since been suspended, pending a termination hearing.

Pirates Trade 1B Adam LaRoche to the Red Sox

Michael Santo — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:17:58 -0500

The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded first baseman Adam LaRoche to the Boston Red Sox, according to multiple reports. This appears to be a rent-a-player deal as LaRoche will be a free agent after this season.

Evolution: New Exhibition at Harvard Museum of Natural History

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:23:05 -0500

From humanity’s close relationship to chimpanzees to the missing link between land and sea creatures, the Harvard Museum of Natural History has capped off a year celebrating Darwin and “On the Origin of Species” with a new exhibit that puts evolution front and center.

Wedding Off for the "Craigslist Killer"?

Michael Santo — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:14:46 -0500

Is the honeymoon over before it even began? Despite calling her fiancee, Philip Markoff, the suspected "Craigslist Killer," a "beautiful person," it appears that Megan McAllister has at the very least postponed her planned wedding with him.

Boston University Student Charged in Craigslist Attacks

Michael Santo — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:19:55 -0500

22-year-old Philip Markoff has been charged in connection with two Craigslist attacks in the Boston area, including the murder of 29-year-old Julissa Brisman.

Boston Effects Snow Emergency, Schools Closed

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 09:10:04 -0600

Boston Public Schools are closed today. Boston Public Libraries are open. Community centers are open on a limited basis. Boston City Hall is open for business.