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The spirit of Patriots' Day in Boston has long been about coming together as a community to celebrate our city.
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The spirit of Patriots' Day in Boston has long been about coming together as a community to celebrate our city.
With the Boston Marathon postponed until September because of the coronavirus pandemic, there's been a change in an April tradition.
For those working in hospitals and other organizations on the front line in the battle against COVID-19, every day probably feels like they're running a marathon. When the battle ends, some will have an opportunity to actually take part in Boston's famous 26.2 mile race.
Boston Marathon statues in Hopkinton are now covered with fabric masks during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Boston Marathon provides some wonderful stories of resiliency every April. That will not stop in 2020 even though the famous race has been postponed until September.
With the 2020 Boston Marathon postponed until September due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has announced that participants can elect to receive a refund for entry fees associated with the race.
The Boston Marathon has been officially postponed until September 14.
He's discouraging anyone from trying to complete the 26.2-mile course on Patriots' Day.
The Boston Marathon won't be run Monday April 20 as planned and it could be rescheduled to the fall because of concerns about the coronavirus pandemic, WBZ-TV has learned.
Coronavirus concerns have forced the cancellation of several major events around the world, but the Boston Marathon is still on next month.
We're still more than two months away from the Boston Marathon. But when the race does get underway, you'll notice a big difference from previous years.
The defending men's and women's champions will return to the Boston Marathon this year, but there won't be many elite American runners at the starting line.
The 2020 Boston Marathon is sure to be a competitive one, with 16 champions returning for the April 20 race.
2020 is going to be a busy year for 2018 Boston Marathon winner Desiree Linden.
Rick Hoyt, an inspirational figure annually at the Boston Marathon, will be taking time off from racing to focus on his health.
After being wounded in Afghanistan in 2011, Kevin Flike's goal was to run a marathon. That will come to fruition next April, thanks to some help from the TB12 Center.
If you've ever wanted to run the Boston Marathon and don't have the qualifying time to do it, there are now more opportunities to run for a charity.
Four-time Boston Marathon elite runner and Marblehead native Shalane Flanagan has retired from professional running after a 15-year career.
Diagnosed with breast cancer five years ago, Colleen Chin credits running with getting her through the harsh treatments she's endured.
Get ready to see a lot more runners make the 26.2 mile trek from Boston to Hopkinton on Marathon Monday.
The family of the 8-year-old boy killed in the 2013 bombing says their foundation will stop raising money at the marathon.
This week, the news hit Boston that the infamous Boston Marathon cheater Rosie Ruiz has died. It was a development as mysterious as her ordeal in the city nearly four decades ago.
Rosie Ruiz, the Boston Marathon course-cutter who went on to become an enduring symbol of cheating in sports, has died.
Jon said Rosie Ruiz's apparent death marks an end to a confounding saga.
They raised $38.7 million for charity in 2019, breaking the old record of $38.4 million, which was set back in 2014,
A disruptive storm rolled through Greater Boston Tuesday night, leaving damage and thousands in the dark.
LymeAlert is an at-home test for anyone who finds a tick on themselves or a pet, that can detect Lyme disease within 15 minutes.
The MBTA wants to close part of Summer Street in front of South Station on the days of five World Cup matches in June and July.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1 on Tuesday night.
The boy was found submerged in about 10-12 feet of water in Field Pond.
A disruptive storm rolled through Greater Boston Tuesday night, leaving damage and thousands in the dark.
The boy was found submerged in about 10-12 feet of water in Field Pond.
Boston set a new high temperature record on Tuesday, and Wednesday will be another scorcher.
The MBTA wants to close part of Summer Street in front of South Station on the days of five World Cup matches in June and July.
A group of good Samaritans, including an off-duty firefighter, rushed into action when an electric vehicle rolled over on I-495 in Plainville, Massachusetts.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
Known formally as Gurnet Light, a historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
From private cruises to quintessential clambakes, Essex River Cruises offers a front-row seat to the beauty of the Great Marsh.
Argia Mystic Cruises in Mystic, Connecticut is one of the last commercial sailing ships in the region, offering a rare chance to explore the area by sea.
A 2026 James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef, and 3-time Chopped champion, Evan Hennessey uses locally farmed and foraged foots to create artistically inspired dishes.
In Groton, Massachusetts, there is a recently opened state-of-the-art venue that is becoming one of the region's premier nonprofit music destinations.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1 on Tuesday night.
Willson Contreras hit his team-leading 10th homer and Sonny Gray outdueled Seth Lugo as the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Monday night.
The first-place Braves took two of three from Boston for their 13th win in 15 series this season.
The major league-best Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 18th home run and the Phillies defeated the Red Sox 3-1 on Thursday night.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.