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A crowd member records the tree lighting on their phone. Fireworks accompanied the lighting of the tree.
In a game against Boston College, sophomore goaltender Cameron Whitehead blocks a shot at goal Nov. 23. Read more here.
Cameron Whitehead protects the net against Boston College Nov. 23. The Husky notched 30 saves in the victory.
Vinny Borgesi stands alert against Merrimack March 13. The Husky notched career-highs in goals and assists last season.
The setting sun casts light over Salem's Old Burial Point of Charter Street Cemetery Oct. 25. Read more here.
A statue of a witch reading a book stands on a main street in Salem. Various places in and around Boston provided spooky activities for visitors who prefer a scary Halloween experience.
Salem is known to many as the “Witch City” that rests along Massachusetts’ northern coastline. Like many Massachusetts towns and locations, Salem’s rich history has transcended time. Whether it...
A costumed individual showcasing an eerie mask stares as they glide through the Haunted Happenings marketplace. While some dressed up for tips, others just passed through the crowds showcasing their costumes...
Individuals, including a costumed Huggy Wuggy monster from the popular game Poppy Playtime passing in front of a costumed fairy-like figure, make their way through the marketplace. People of all ages,...
A skeleton decoration dangles from the ledge of a window off a building in Salem’s Derby Wharf area. Other historical areas, including Derby Wharf, joined in on the Halloween fun, with one house boasting...
The Ropes Mansion’s exterior, otherwise known to be the house seen in Disney’s “Hocus Pocus,” welcomes a line of visitors outside its entrance. Similar to other Salem attractions like the Salem...
An orange witch hat adorned with black spiders and webs sits on a rack in the Witch City Consignment & Thrift shop. All kinds of Halloween-themed items were available for purchase, like ghost decorations...
A person costumed as Michael Myers playfully pretends to stab a woman posing for a picture outside a building on Essex Street. Performers and individuals dressed up in costumes, including notable fictional...
A Salem police officer directs traffic at the entrance to the Haunted Happenings marketplace at a busy crosswalk on Essex Street. While Salem is synonymous with witches, its name originated from Puritan...
A Frankenstein performer stands on a decorated laboratory-esque platform blowing colorful smoke. The daytime festivities extended to nighttime as Salem continued to come alive with costumes, live music...
A costumed performer’s witch hat showcases different materials. Salem’s association with witchcraft captured the effect of English colonization of New England at the time and illustrated how fear served...
As nighttime approaches, a costumed Joker gives an eerie smile and stares as they sit on the steps of a building along Essex Street. The sun setting didn’t deter performers and those in costumes, as...
A pedestrian holds up their phone to capture an individual dressed as the Grinch interacting with a taller costumed figure in the marketplace. Those in costumes not only interacted with passersby, but...
An individual pays their respects at a stone bench for a Salem witch trials victim at the Witch Trials Memorial Site in Downtown Salem. The trials began in 1692 and took the lives of 25 innocent individuals,...
A skeleton dressed as a witch stands on the porch of a house, watching passersby walking along Chestnut Street. Many residents in the area partook in the Halloween spirit, decorating the outside of their...
Fall Festival at Faneuil Hall Marketplace made its lively debut Sept. 28 and 29. Guests gathered from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., welcoming the autumn season with an array of exciting activities. The event, which...
Pre-packed containers of the famous fudge from Red Apple Farm sit next to tiny containers of various jams and jellies. Each treat was made fresh in the heart of North Central Massachusetts.
A picture book containing Miss Mel’s Morsels’ other cake creations sits on its booth’s table alongside its other offerings of baked goods for sale. Cake flavors included pumpkin with vanilla frosting...
A young boy runs to collect a thrown bean bag while playing cornhole. Fall Fest offered a variety of activities and attractions, making it a perfect day for families to enjoy together.
People pass through Fall Fest outside the Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Visitors enjoyed baked goods, face painting, photo ops and autumnal decor.
Rustic Marlin displays its variety of Boston-themed, humorous and festive homemade creations. The diverse decor options ensured there was something for both locals and visitors to enjoy.
Miss Mel’s Morsels showcases its purchasable cupcake creations on a stand at its Fall Fest booth. On top of selling cupcakes, Miss Mel’s Morsels also gave out free cake pops.
Passersby stop to take a look at Rustic Marlin’s Fall Fest. Rustic Marlin sold handmade wooden decor and even passed out free wooden Halloween decor.
Spectators watch the rowers from a bridge above the Charles River. An estimated 400,000 fans attended the 2024 Head of the Charles.
The weather was clear and cool and all was calm in Boston’s Theater District Sept. 27 — except for the beeping, bumper-to-bumper traffic that started at Boylston Street and snaked down Tremont Street...
A picket member holds up a sign as the marching portion of the protest pauses in front of the Wang Theatre. Organizers not only used megaphones to voice their protest efforts, but also to speak to and...
A picketer shields their face with a sign while marching. While the protest consisted of multiple organizations, some of the group contained students from nearby colleges like Suffolk University and Emerson...
A line of protesters pass the front of the Wang Theatre holding signs. Many protesters wore masks to conceal their faces.
Underneath the lights of the Wang Theatre, a protester holds up a sign picturing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as patrons for Clinton’s event enter the theater. Some signs carried by protesters...
A protester waves a Palestinian flag while walking in front of the Wang Theatre as Clinton’s event begins. The picket stayed active in front of the theater even after all of the patrons were inside and...
A Boston police officer uses a flashlight to direct traffic away from the picket up the street. Until about 8 p.m., the protesters made their voices heard outside the Wang Theatre before heading south...
A demonstrator raises a provocative sign in the air. Picketers held signs taking various jabs at Clinton, labeling her a war criminal.
An individual in a nearby restaurant holds up a Palestinian flag on their electronic device in support of the picket. Bystanders watched the picket as they passed by on sidewalks or from vantage points...
A picket member holds up a sign depicting Vice President Kamala Harris. Like Clinton, Harris’ previous visit to Boston was met by pro-Palestinian protesters Nov. 9, 2023.
A picketer carries a Lebanese flag. Along with posters and signs, protesters also carried a variety of flags like those of Lebanon and Palestine.
The Boch Center display outside the Wang Theatre spotlights an ad for Clinton’s speaker event as a protester holds up a sign that reads, “Free the children of Palestine.” Protesters carried signs...
Paige Taborski prepares to protect the net Oct. 5. The Husky tallied 56 saves total in the weekend series against Quinnipiac.
Kayakers sit in boats on the Charles River while red fireworks light up the sky during the Fireworks Spectacular July 4. Read more here.
Spectators from across Boston crowded along both sides of the Charles River at 10:30 p.m. July 4 to watch the annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular. Barges between the Longfellow and Harvard bridges...
Colorful and bright fireworks dazzle in front of onlookers watching from the edge of the Esplanade by Boston University. Because law enforcement closed off the Harvard Bridge to foot and vehicular traffic...
Spectators from a clearing located between trees along the Esplanade, along with kayakers sitting in boats on the Charles River, watch the fireworks display. The river itself was a popular spot to view...
Green clouds following a fireworks explosion float along the night sky. Many took advantage of Storrow Drive’s closure, walking along the Esplanade to find a good view and sitting on any available surface...
Kayakers observe the fireworks show from the Charles River. Red fireworks lit up the sky and shined across the Boston cityscape and the Harvard Bridge.
Sparkling fireworks fizzle in the night sky, making a booming statement both for those on the scene and those watching on TV. The fireworks show, along with the accompanying Boston Pops concert, was televised...
A spectator records a burst of colorful fireworks on their cell phone. Along with taking in all the sights with their eyes, many spectators also took pictures and videos of the show with their cell phones...
Two white, disk-shaped bursts of fireworks produce specks of red and blue against the backdrop of the dark sky. The fireworks show started at 10:30 p.m. and ended just before 11 p.m.
A pair of orange and blue fireworks light up the sky. The Spectacular had various sizes and shapes of fireworks, along with a multitude of colors created from different types of minerals elements present...
A burst of orange fireworks paints the sky. The fireworks were set off from a barge in front of the Hatch Memorial Shell along the Charles River Esplanade near the Back Bay and Beacon Hill neighborhoods.
Imagine zooming down the highway on a beautiful summer day, the wind whistling by as music blasts out the car windows. The American indie folk band The 502s encapsulates these good-time feelings in their...
After migrating into the crowd during the final stretch of their set, The 502s play their song “Road Trips” while surrounded by fans. The group’s admiration and passion for their craft, fans and...
Dallas passionately shreds on the bass as his group's concert draws to a close. The 502s concluded their appearance with their own version of the hit “Mr. Brightside,” conjuring a roaring wave of applause.
Isola pauses his banjo playing and takes a moment to sing deeply into the microphone. The 502s incorporated songs with instrumental and vocal breaks along with slower-paced music into their setlist.
Phillips glides across the stage as she sings into the microphone. Throughout the night, each group member was given a solo feature, whether it was on the mic or through an instrumental interlude.
Froelich runs around a snare drum while performing a solo to the audience during the final portion of the concert. Froelich also jumped from the drums to various percussion instruments, including the snare...
Isola playfully sticks out his tongue as he performs with his fellow bandmates. While The 502s’ music was fast-paced, their expressions and movements added another layer of fun to the mix, which crafted...
Capati uses one hand to hold and deliver his saxophone’s sound to the audience. The 502s utilized various types of instruments during their gig, including different types of saxophones and guitars.
Tonner leans back from his keyboard, filling the venue with his saxophone’s sound. Being the group’s keyboardist and guitarist, this shocked the audience and elicited gasps of amazement from the crowd.
A concert-goer in the front row of the House of Blues gazes in awe at Nunnelee. While singing and strumming his music in the spotlight, Nunnelee warmed up the crowd for The 502s’ appearance later in...
Nunnelee beams as he serenades the crowd. During his performance, he married his sweet, sing-songy vocals with his mesmerizing guitar skills and magnetic charm.
Lee Milne raises her fist as she runs the Boston Marathon April 15. Read more here.
A Havdalah attendee sniffs spices while holding a lit candle.
A Havdalah attendee holds up a sign that reads, "LET GAZA LIVE."
A runner reaches the last 100 feet before the finish line on Bolyston Street.
This Marathon Monday, Boston welcomed thousands of participants and spectators for the 128th Boston Marathon. Participants battled the heat and the course, but received support from family, friends, strangers...
A duckling from the “Make Way for Ducklings” statues in the Boston Public Garden is dressed up for the Boston Marathon. Blue caps, yellow sneakers and ribbons adorned each duck statue.
Spectators hold up handwritten signs with phrases to cheer on runners. Other spectators reached their hands over the railings, hoping for high-fives from runners.
Zdeno Chara, former professional hockey player for the Boston Bruins, runs down Chestnut Hill Avenue. Chara completed the marathon in less than 4 hours.
Kylie Cardoso smiles and waves to a spectator as she makes her way down Chestnut Hill Avenue during the last couple miles of the marathon. Chestnut Hill Avenue was a dedicated spectator zone in Brookline...
Runners make their way up Commonwealth Avenue at mile 21 as they advance to the last several miles of the marathon. Boston College sponsored food vendors, yoga classes and a student-only concert featuring...
Danielle Fenner, a supporter of a marathon runner, sports a 2024 Boston Marathon shirt. Many spectators wore blue and yellow to support marathon participants.
Justin Hryckowian skates next to Merrimack’s net March 13. here.
Justin Hryckowian skates next to Merrimack’s net March 13. The captain departed Northeastern at the end of his junior season after signing with the Dallas Stars.
A man waves an Irish flag while standing on a fire truck. The St. Patrick's Day parade has been a South Boston tradition for over 120 years.
Dylan Hryckowian plays hard on the ice against BU. The Huskies skated to a 17-16-3 record on the 2023-24 season.
Freshman forward Andy Moore chases down the forecheck for Northeastern. The Huskies defeated Merrimack 4-0 in the first postseason shutout in program history.
Jack Williams crouches on the ice. The sophomore has notched three Hockey East Player of the Week designations this season.
The Northeastern women's hockey team huddles at center ice. The Huskies skated to a 25-11-3 record on the 2023-24 season and finished second in Hockey East.
Men's hockey captain Justin Hryckowian hoists the Beanpot trophy over his head after Northeastern defeating Boston University 4-3 in overtime Feb. 12. Read more here.
Gwyneth Philips looks down the ice. The fifth-year netminder and assistant captain put up 45 saves against Boston College Saturday afternoon.
Cameron Whitehead watched the puck float past his net. The freshman goaltender made 33 saves in the Beanpot title game against BU.
A fan takes a deep breath and closes their eyes: It’s gameday at Matthews Arena. The slapping sound of pucks rings off the boards while the crisp smell of ice fills the air. Northeastern’s Pep Band...