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Aerosmith, Boston + More to Rock for 'Boston Strong' Benefit Concert

Dave Lifton — Fri, 03 May 2013 22:35:56 +0000

Aerosmith and Boston will headline ‘Boston Strong: an Evening of Support and Celebration.’ The concert will take place at the TD Garden on May 30. Proceeds from the night will go to the One Fund, which was created in the wake of the April 15 Boston Marathon bombing to help those affected by the tragedy. [...]

Boston police: 3 more suspects in custody

Associated Press — Wed, 01 May 2013 16:29:45 +0000

Boston police say three more suspects have been taken into custody in the marathon bombings.

Boston P.D. Uses Twitter to Announce Bombing Suspect's Capture

Jeff Easterling — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 01:31:24 +0000

The Boston Police Department made the first announcement of the capture of Marathon Bombing suspect 19-year-old Dzhokhar A. Tsarnaev, with Twitter. I first saw the tweet, and then the news agencies made the announcement a few minutes later. If you are on Twitter, be sure to follow me, and we will follow you back.

15 Oddly Eerie Photos of Boston as a Ghost Town

Emerald Catron — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:25:03 +0000

Boston is currently on lockdown as police continue the manhunt for Dzhokar A. Tsarnaev, the 19-year-old suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing investigation. No people out and about makes for a pretty eerie scene in the town. Here are 15 pictures taken by people and uploaded to Twitter and Instagram to give you an idea of how Boston looks right now. It's pretty bananas. Have a look.

Boston Globe Reports One Bombing Suspect in Custody and Search Continues For Second Suspect

Jeff Easterling — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:00:57 +0000

UPDATE: At 3:30 a.m. CDT – Boston Marathon Bombing “suspect #1 is reportedly dead from a gunshot wound resulting from a horrendous shoot out with police. “Suspect #2 is on foot and tactical teams are searching for him door to door. Here is the photo of Suspect #2… he is the one being searched for [...]

University Officer Shot at MIT Campus Near Boston

Jeff Easterling — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 04:29:05 +0000

A Massachusetts Institute of Technology campus officer has been shot and killed. The University is warning students to stay indoors while authorities search the campus. CNN reported that multiple shots were fired near building 32 earlier tonight killing a campus officer. Police and FBI have surrounded the area and are searching for the gunman now. The [...]

Boston Fans Sing National Anthem In Unison Before Bruins' Game

Joe Student — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:30:27 +0000

Wednesday night marked the first major sporting event in Boston since Monday’s bombings of the Boston Marathon. Prior to the Boston Bruins’ game against the Buffalo Sabres at TD Bank Garden, the Bruins observed a moment of silence for the victims and survivors of the bombings. The public address announcer then directed fans to singer [...]

Boston Federal Courthouse Evacuated Following Bomb Threat [LIVE VIDEO]

Tom McCarthy — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:13:48 +0000

CBS News reports that the Boston Federal Building has been evacuated. There is no indication as to the reason for the evacuation. Reporters are being asked to move back from the courthouse.

Yankees Play 'Sweet Caroline' to Honor Boston After Marathon Bombings

Joe Student — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:30:35 +0000

Baseball's most storied rivalry was put on hold for a moment on Tuesday. In a show of class and support, the New York Yankees joined other big league teams in playing Neil Diamond's 'Sweet Caroline' after the third inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night. The song is traditionally played as a sing-a-long at Boston's Fenway Park

Photo Shows 8-Year-Old Boston Victim With 'No More Hurting People' Sign

Stephanie McMaster — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:43:30 +0000

A heart-wrenching photo of 8-year-old Martin Richard, who was killed in the Boston Marathon bombing on Monday, shows the boy holding a hand-drawn sign that says, “No more hurting people. Peace.” The photo was posted by Lucia Brawley, a friend of Martin’s former teacher, Racel Moo, on Facebook. Martin made the poster when his school [...]

Governor Matt Mead Orders Flags To Half-Staff Until Saturday

Brian Scott — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:15:52 +0000

Flags will fly at half-staff through Saturday to honor those affected by Monday's bombings in Boston

Boston Marathon Explosions: How You Can Help

Townsquare Media — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:01:09 +0000

Three people were killed and more than 100 injured on Monday afternoon when two explosions went off near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Rescue organizations have gathered to help and at the the tragic scene, but how can you help?

The Huffington Post has put together a helpful list of ways:

Cheyenne Wyoming Runner Recounts Boston Marathon Bombing [AUDIO]

Brian Scott — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:37:55 +0000

Cheyenne resident and runner Jennifer Hanrahan had to overcome an ankle injury and surgery to get to this years Boston Marathon and nothing was going to stop her.

3 Dead, 140+ Injured Following Boston Marathon Explosions [PHOTOS, VIDEO]

K2 Radio News — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:16:23 +0000

Officials confirm 3 dead, more than 140 injured, 17 in critical condition

Judge Dismisses Boston Guitarist Tom Scholz's Lawsuit Against Newspaper

Jeff Giles — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 21:15:34 +0000

Boston‘s Tom Scholz is almost as well-known for his litigious ways as he is for his musical gifts, but it looks like his latest lawsuit will end in defeat. Scholz has been in court against the Boston Herald, pursuing a defamation claim that stems from a series of articles in which Micki Delp, the widow [...]

Top 10 Boston Songs

Michael Gallucci — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:48:18 +0000

Before people started calling bedroom bands bedroom bands, Boston were a bedroom band. MIT tech whiz Tom Scholz wrote a batch of songs and recorded some home demos, playing almost all of the instruments himself in his basement studio (so technically speaking, Boston were a basement band). He recruited friend Brad Delp to sing, and within a coup

Boston To Make Their Sturgis Debut In August At The Buffalo Chip [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:30:48 +0000

About a month ago, Tom Scholz revealed that Boston would be hitting the road for a North America tour, their first since 2008. The original itinerary included 10 dates, but has since been expanded by 8 more shows beginning on June 28th in Hollywood, Florida. “I regret that we can’t play as many shows as [...]

Boston Announces 2012 Tour Dates

Jeff Giles — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:54:25 +0000

Can you feel that? Oh no, wait, it’s more than a feeling. Yes, that’s right — while work on its long-delayed sixth studio album continues, Boston is returning to the road for a summer tour. As frontman Tom Scholz joked in his announcement to fans, this latest run of dates comes just in time for the end of the world.

Boston's 'More Than a Feeling' Performed on 'American Idol'

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:30:20 +0000

A quartet of young ‘American Idol‘ hopefuls calling themselves Make You Believe teamed up to forget the words to the Boston classic ‘More Than a Feeling’ on tonight’s episode of the singing competition, although to be fair two of the members were dealing with a nasty flu.

Uncle Joe 'Rocks' Christmas On 107.9 The River [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:30:26 +0000

Uncle Joe Benson is poised to ‘Rock’ your Holidays with the likes of Boston,Queen,Emerson, Lake & Palmer,Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Pat Benatar and many more favorites. Catch the interviews, and the stories the feature a plethora of classic rockers enjoying the Holidays. Uncle Joe’s Rockin’ Christmas Show can be heard Christmas Eve from 3pm-7pm, on 107.9 The River [...]