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...

A student fan in the DogHouse holds up a sign that reads “B.O.N.G.” during a Northeastern power play. The DogHouse crafted signs like these to engage the section, with fans following the play by spelling...

A DogHouse member chants passionately at the action on the ice at Matthews Arena. The DogHouse often shouted the word "sieve" at opposing goaltenders, indicating they allowed too many goals into the net.

A fan bows down in response to Northeastern’s freshman goalie, Cameron Whitehead, executing a successful save. Fans bowed to illustrate their support — with Paws even joining in on the action by bowing...

A Northeastern student cheers on the Huskies from her seat in the DogHouse. Fans in the section have not only attended the men’s home hockey games this season so far, but the women’s home hockey games...

The DogHouse waves at the Northeastern men’s hockey players in appreciation as they exit the ice after a shutout win. When exiting, the players tipped their sticks to acknowledge the fans and thanked...

DogHouse fans point and taunt at the opposing team’s goalie. Being located behind the crease gave the DogHouse access to yelling at the opposing goalie — and ample ability to persistently say things...

A Matthews Arena spotlight catches fans reacting to quick play happening on the ice below. Between the play on the ice, the images on the jumbotron and section antics, DogHouse fans always find a way to...

A phone captures Northeastern’s mascot, Paws, posing for a selfie with DogHouse fans. While the energy was already high in the section, Paws making a visit got the fans even more hyped and excited.

Northeastern hockey players battle Stonehill College players against the boards in efforts to obtain the puck. When looking down from the DogHouse near the center of the balcony, fans were able to see...

A fan holds up a whiteboard emphasizing the Northeastern’s domination over its opponent. The section frequently used antics like this in other games as a way to heckle other teams and boost morale.

A student in the DogHouse holds a sign that reads “S-A-t-A-N” during a Northeastern power play. Like the “B.O.N.G.” sign, this increased the energy in the section.

The ice is quiet as Cameron Whitehead prepares for the next stretch of play. Whitehead joined the Huskies as a freshman at the beginning of the 2023-24 season and has since started 25 of 26 games.

Gunnarwolfe Fontaine looks for the puck. Fontaine scored the game-winning goal in Monday night's competition.

Cameron Whitehead watches the puck skitter just wide of his net. Whitehead started 24 games so far this season and accumulated a .911 save percentage.

Jackson Dorrington shoves a BU player away from the puck. The sophomore defender scored his fifth goal of the season against the Terriers.

Senior forward Gunnarwolfe Fontaine protects the puck from the University of Vermont Catamounts Jan. 12. Read more here.

Fontaine looks up-ice in a game against Bentley. The senior forward was named assistant captain ahead of the 2023-24 season.

Graduate student forward Liam Walsh prepares for a faceoff. The Huskies maintained strong possession of the puck in their second match against Vermont on Saturday.

Peyton Anderson controls the puck in a matchup against Penn State. She tallied 11 goals and nine assists for the 2022-23 season.

Skylar Irving takes a faceoff in a game against Penn State. Irving tallied an assist in that season-opening matchup.

Pito Walton races against BC's Cutter Gauthier in Matthews Arena. Northeastern fell in the home ice game 3-1.

The Huskies huddle up between points. Northeastern finished this season with an 11-14 overall, 9-9 CAA record.

Molly Griffin skates up the boards into Northeastern's offensive zone. Northeastern put up two power play goals against UVM Tuesday night.

Graduate student outside hitter Julianna Truscott sets up to serve the ball. Truscott was one of six graduating Huskies celebrated in Sunday's senior day match.

Graduate student defenseman Pito Walton chases the puck around the boards. Walton has four points (two goals, two assists) on the season.

Northeastern captain Megan Carter brings the puck along the boards in a game against the University of Connecticut. Northeastern lost two straight games to the other Hockey East Huskies over the weekend....

Graduate students Anabel Zier and Inbal Peleg put up a joint block. They were part of the group of six senior members of the team honored at the end of the season.

Students run across the street in their underwear. The route spanned 1.9 miles.

Graduate student forward Peyton Anderson brings the puck up the ice in a game earlier this season. Anderson tallied her first-ever hat trick in Saturday’s game against Holy Cross.

Underneath the historic Old North Church in the North End lies a crypt home to an estimated 1,100 individuals laid to rest. When the crypt opened in 1732, it acted as an active burial location for Old...

A sign made by a protestor demanding a ceasefire. Signs like these were written on posters and cardboard boxes to call for action to be taken.

The Huskies huddle in between points. After its initial loss to Hofstra Sept. 23, Northeastern has gone on a three-game run.

Dattagupta addresses the immense impact of Kandula’s passing on the Northeastern community. His words called for solidarity particularly throughout the Indian and South Asian diaspora.