Jul 28 Watch 11:09 Why hosting the Olympics may not be a golden opportunity By PBS News Hour Yesterday, the city of Boston withdrew its bid to host the 2024 Olympic games, renewing debate on whether the costly feat of hosting the games is worth it. Judy Woodruff speaks with Olympic campaign strategist George Hirthler and Andrew Zimbalist… Continue watching
May 15 Boston Marathon bomber sentenced to death By News Desk The jury has reached a verdict in the trial for suspected Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, The Boston Globe reported. Continue reading
Mar 28 Watch How do you want to die? A mission to make death part of popular conversation By PBS News Hour A growing national movement to normalize end-of-life discussions among family and friends has gained traction in recent months. As Medicare considers whether to cover such conversations with physicians, The Conversation Project, a Boston-based non-profit, is highlighting the importance of talking… Continue watching
Mar 16 It’s official, Boston wins its snowiest winter on record By Marina Lopes Three inches of snowfall on Sunday capped what has been the worst winter in Boston’s history. The city was dumped with more than 108.6 inches of powder this season, an inch more than the previous record, according to the National… Continue reading
Mar 11 Watch 3:53 Winter weather adds stress for Boston’s struggling workers By PBS News Hour In Boston, brutal winter weather shuttered schools, offices and businesses for days at a time. While some may have welcomed the snow days, some hourly workers faced the choice between giving up a day of wages or making the grueling,… Continue watching
Mar 09 LIVE BLOG: Follow the Boston bombing trial By News Desk Nearly two years since the attack on the Boston Marathon, the trial for suspected bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is underway in a federal courtroom in Boston. Follow live updates from the Boston Globe. Continue reading
Feb 18 Watch 4:39 No stranger to snow, Boston struggles to weather a relentless string of storms By PBS News Hour Cold, snowy winters are well-known to Bostonians. But this year, there's been so much snow, coming so fast and with no end in sight. Since the end of January, the city has received almost 100 inches, with no thaws and… Continue watching
Feb 18 Boston mayor to residents: Stop jumping out of windows By Justin Scuiletti Telling people not to jump out of their windows seems like reinforcing common sense, but in snow-ravaged Boston, stir-crazy residents don't seem to be heeding the advice. Continue reading
Feb 14 Millions in Northeast brace for brutal winter storm…again By Carey Reed Yet another weekend winter storm has set its sights on the coastal northeastern United States, bringing with it high winds, heavy snow, subzero wind chills and the potential for coastal flooding Saturday into Sunday. Continue reading
Jan 29 Why a bartender cleared snow from Boston Marathon’s finish line By Ruth Tam After winter storm Juno hit New England on Tuesday, Bostonians got out their skis and shovels to tackle the mess. One particular image circulated on Twitter, of a man hard at work clearing snow from the Boston Marathon finish line. Continue reading