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Jesse Davis makes his way past eager crowds on Boylston Street as they snap photos from behind barricades. The marathon attracted runners and spectators from across the country and around the world.
Stride by Stride: 25 defining photographs from the 2025 Boston Marathon
Margot Murphy, Jessica Xing, Elizabeth Scholl, Chloe Craft, and Asher Ben-Dashan April 25, 2025

With more than 30,000 runners, 500,000 spectators and 9,000 volunteers over the course of 26.2 miles, the 129th Boston Marathon represented the...

Boston Strong Marathon Daffodils volunteers organize and prepare flowers to be transplanted along the route. The organization planted over 130,000 daffodils for the marathon. Photo courtesy Matthew Piscitelli.
Why are daffodils everywhere on Boston Marathon weekend? Here’s how the yellow flowers became symbol of hope, remembrance in Boston
Jenny Tran, news staff • April 21, 2025

Yellow blooms of daffodils can be spotted across the city during marathon weekend in Boston: in the soil leading to the Back Bay Fens, in a pot...

A t-shirt featuring the names of the famous women who participated in the Boston Marathon hangs at the Marathon Sports tent near the finish line April 19. The shirt was one of many products sold at pop-ups along the course highlighting the achievements of female runners.
The women running with heart and sole to make Boston Marathon history
Chloe Craft, news staff • April 20, 2025

The Boston Marathon is a beloved part of Boston history, holding the title of the world’s oldest annual marathon since its inception in 1897....

The exterior of the Boston Children's Hospital Hale Family Building March 15. Over 400 individuals signed a letter asking for more healthcare facility protections from federal funding cuts and ICE raids.
More than 300 Massachusetts residents, healthcare workers sign letter demanding hospitals protect immigrant patients
Carson Lyle, news staff • April 17, 2025

More than 400 individuals, including more than 300 Massachusetts healthcare workers, have signed an open letter dated April 16 urging hospitals...

Elizabeth Siggers puts hair rollers in a customer's hair. Siggers opened Liz's Hair Care in 2001.
Liz’s Hair Care creates a welcoming environment for customers and workers alike
Kayla Goldman, news staff • April 7, 2025

Upon entering Liz’s Hair Care, customers are greeted with a warm smile from whoever is sitting behind the front desk.  Liz’s Hair Care...

A tote bag hangs from a bookshelf in Frugal Bookstore. The owners of the store chose to primarily feature Black authors.
Boston’s only Black-owned bookstore is a legacy business keeping Roxbury reading
Devyn Rudnick, news staff • April 1, 2025
What do Northeastern’s higher education neighbors think of the university?
What do Northeastern’s higher education neighbors think of the university?
Janira Skrbkova, news staff • March 18, 2025
Attendees wait in line for free coffee from Coffee Trike. The event was a welcome midday break for employees in nearby hospitals.
Winter Wednesday brews warmth, community in Longwood
Leona Gagalac, news correspondent • February 28, 2025
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Ryuichi Kihara lifts his partner Riku Miura into the air while moving across the ice during the pairs free skate March 27. The Japanese duo’s free skate and short program featured nearly perfect synchronization and difficult throw jumps, which led them to take home the gold.
Skating off to Boston: Highlights from the ISU World Figure Skating Championship
Jessica Xing and Margot Murphy April 13, 2025

With enchanting elements, gripping music, heartbreaking falls and glistening gold, the Ice Skating Union World Figure Skating Championship took...

Masses of protesters pour into City Hall Plaza to hear empowering words from speakers, including Mayor Michelle Wu. Demonstrators and their signs created an expanse of color.
Boston’s mass mobilization: 18 images from the ‘Hands Off’ rally
Devyn Rudnick and Chloe Craft April 9, 2025
Protesters hold up “Hands Off” signs and flags. The protest started in Boston Common before marching to City Hall Plaza.
Tens of thousands demand Trump take ‘hands off’ Boston amid nationwide day of protests
Chloe Craft, Devyn Rudnick, and Carson Lyle April 6, 2025
Women's singles winner Alysa Liu proudly wears her gold medal and holds the American flag during the Women’s Victory Ceremony March 28. She performed to Donna Summer’s “MacArthur Park Suite” for her free skate, earning her the World Champion title.
Victors made in the City of Champions: ISU World Figure Skating Championship returns to Boston
Margot Murphy, news staff • March 31, 2025

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Two people hold up a transgender flag during the 2023 Boston Pride Parade. Boston officially recognized the Transgender Day of Visibility March 19.
Amid federal attacks on LGBTQ+ community, Boston officially recognizes Transgender Day of Visibility
Janira Skrbkova, news staff • April 2, 2025

Sixteen years ago, March 31, Rachel Crandall Crocker, executive director of the nonprofit Transgender Michigan, organized the first Transgender...

Mayor Michelle Wu speaks during her State of the City Address. She discussed recent achievements, future plans for the city and pushed back against the Trump administration's effort to weaken diversity initiatives.
‘God save whoever messes with Boston’: Mayor Michelle Wu delivers third annual State of the City Address
Bryce Gould-Anderson and Matias Gonzalez March 21, 2025
Wu's placard sits facing the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The mayor faced questions about Boston's law enforcement policies and immigrant population.
Mayor Michelle Wu defends city’s immigration policies at sanctuary city congressional hearing
Sonel Cutler, editor-in-chief • March 8, 2025
Josh Kraft poses for a photo at a Massachusetts STEM Week event Oct. 20, 2021. He recently announced his mayoral campaign and is expected to run against Mayor Michelle Wu. Photo courtesy Joshua Qualls, Wikimedia Commons.
Boston residents respond to Josh Kraft’s mayoral campaign announcement
Kayla Goldman and Paloma Welch February 26, 2025

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A customer peruses the Trader Joe's meat selection. Bird flu affected poultry prices across all supermarkets and farms.
Groceries in Boston are getting more expensive. Here’s why it’s happening.
Sydney Woogerd, news correspondent • March 31, 2025

As of February, the cost of store-bought food in the Boston area has risen by 19% since 2021. According to The Greater Boston Food Bank, in 2024,...

A protester wearing a Palestinian keffiyeh holds up a sign demanding freedom for Rumeysa Ozturk during an emergency rally March 26. The keffiyeh and the slogan, "From the river to the sea," were characteristic of the movement for Palestinian liberation, which Ozturk and Sunil Khalil were detained for supporting.
Fear, outrage after Tufts doctoral student detained by ICE amid crackdown on student activists
Meghan Hirsch and Chloe Craft March 28, 2025

On the evening of March 25, Rümeysa Öztürk, a Turkish doctoral student at Tufts University, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement,...

Hundreds gather to celebrate Holi in Adams Park. Many brought their families to the free event.
Roslindale community gathers for festive Holi celebration
Tanvi Saxena, news correspondent • March 25, 2025

Residents of Roslindale reveled in an afternoon of vibrant colors, energetic dances and thumping music March 22 to celebrate Holi, a Hindu festival...

The door to Laura Gersch's classroom. Gersch felt much anxiety over the safety of her students who are immigrants and refugees. Photo courtesy Laura Gersch.
Trump’s immigration crackdowns alarm immigrant and refugee students. Meet one of their teachers.
Laila Guzman Griffin, news staff • March 25, 2025

For Laura Gersch, election night last year was “horrifying.”  Gersch, a 10th grade English teacher at Boston International Newcomers...

Spectators watch as a float passes by during the Boston St. Patrick's Day parade. The parade was especially popular with college students.
Northeastern students celebrate Irish heritage at Boston’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade
Isaac Pedersen, news correspondent • March 23, 2025

Every March in Boston, thousands gather for one of the biggest St. Patrick’s Day parades in the country. The spectacle in South Boston features...

A protester waves a flag while listening to speeches at the rally. Resistance through unity was a major theme among the series of speakers who took the stage.
Hundreds denounce Trump policies at ‘Show Pride for Democracy’ rally
Chloe Craft, news staff • March 19, 2025

Over 1,000 demonstrators gathered at Carty Parade Ground in Boston Common March 15 for a rally protesting the recent actions of President Donald...

A crowd dances and smiles during an ongoing music set at *junkyard Oct. 26, 2024. *junkyard included an array of music from different Boston bands. Photo courtesy Quinlan Harp.
*junkyard brings music from the shed to the stage
Rachana Madhav, news staff • March 18, 2025

The ultimate college experience has differing rules and checkboxes for everyone. However, a college pillar most agree is a classic is live music:...

Sparks fly from Maggie Leon's board as she performs a wallride next to the Heavy Metal logo. Some riders would launch high enough to touch and cut the Red Bull decal with their snowboard edge.
Red Bull Heavy Metal snowboarding competition gives contestants a land or slam mentality
Asher Ben-Dashan, photo staff • March 16, 2025

Snowboarders hucked themselves down the deadly 68-foot-long kinked rail next to Boston City Hall Feb. 22 as announcers shouted their names, blinding...

The Tesla showroom on Boylston Street. Protesters in Boston and across the nation started rallying for a boycott against Tesla products and stocks in response to Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration and leadership of DOGE.
‘No nazis, no kings!’: Tesla Takedown rally demands end to Musk’s influence
Leona Gagalac, news correspondent • March 13, 2025

With a defiant musical ensemble leading the way, demonstrators in Boston’s weekly Tesla Takedown rally sang, chanted and protested Elon Musks’...

Demonstrators hold a large Ukrainian flag during a Feb. 23 demonstration planned by UCCN. While many volunteers and demonstrators were Ukrainian, UCCN also encouraged non-Ukrainians to participate in rallies and events.
Ukrainians find community, support in Massachusetts through cultural center
Chloe Craft, news staff • March 9, 2025

As demonstrators collected discarded signs and picked up trash in Boston Common following a rally for Ukraine Feb. 23, a handful of activists,...