Local Boston Marathon Runners, Family, Friends Speak Out About Explosions
We've learned that 762 who started the race came from Pennsylvania. 462 ran from New Jersey and 42 runners were from Delaware and in Kent and New Castle Counties.
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We've learned that 762 who started the race came from Pennsylvania. 462 ran from New Jersey and 42 runners were from Delaware and in Kent and New Castle Counties.
They finished the race on Monday and they are doing just fine.
The Boston Marathon is a premier event in the running world and many people from the Philadelphia area are there. They either took part or cheered on those in the race.
"Philadelphia is at a heightened level of security at this point," said Mayor Nutter.
The New Jersey State Police and New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness immediately convened at the state's intelligence center to coordinate actions following the explosions that occurred near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday.
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About a dozen people came quietly into the lobby of the office building, carrying signs and stacks of petitions, where they were met by a representative from Sen. Toomey's office.
