Bostonians Face Another Patriots’ Day Without the Boston Marathon

Julia Remick • April 12, 2021

Whether sitting in a baby stroller in Hopkinton or watching as a Boston College student at Mile 21, the Boston Marathon has been a constant throughout Emma Saart’s life—until 2020. A Massachusetts native, Saart said the Boston Marathon has always been a large part of her life. 

Kim Janey Sworn in as Boston’s First Black and Female Mayor

Maggie Leahy • March 25, 2021

Former Boston City Council President Kim Janey was sworn in as the 55th mayor of Boston on Wednesday morning following the confirmation of Marty Walsh, BC ’09, as Labor Secretary on Tuesday.  

“It’s the Best it Can Be”: Boston Students Navigate College During a Pandemic

Julia Remick, Maggie Leahy, and Josie McNeill • March 22, 2021

Since returning to campus in the fall, Boston College students have grown accustomed to COVID-19 testing, social distancing, and contact tracing. These new measures have created a unique BC experience, but changes to college life are all too familiar to students throughout the Boston area.

Mass. Residents Over 16 to Be Eligible for Vaccine Starting April 19

Julia Remick and Maggie Leahy • March 17, 2021

The general public, including all residents 16 years and older, will be eligible to receive the vaccine in Massachusetts on April 19, according to Governor Charlie Baker’s announcement on Wednesday. 

Vaccination Site at Fenway Park To Move to Hynes Convention Center

Maggie Leahy and Julia Remick • March 7, 2021

The notice of the Fenway vaccination site closure follows Baker’s Wednesday announcement that K-12 teachers, childcare workers, and school staff will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine beginning March 11. This will add an additional 400,000 people to the eligible population, according to Baker.

Teachers to be Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccines in Massachusetts

Maggie Leahy • March 5, 2021

K-12 teachers, child care workers, and school staff will be able to register for COVID-19 vaccinations at any of the 170 distribution locations within Massachusetts beginning on March 11.

MFA Boston Celebrates Hip-Hop Culture With Multifaceted Exhibit

Elinor Ketelhohn • February 28, 2021

In the post-graffiti movement, pioneered by Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1980s New York City, street art evolved to become recognized in the fine arts world. His legacy is celebrated in "Writing the Future: Basquiat and the Hip-Hop Generation" at the MFA.

Boston Pride Parade Postponed, The City Considers Fall 2021 Date

Maggie Leahy • February 23, 2021

The 50th anniversary Boston Pride Parade and Festival has been postponed from the usual June date due to restrictions on large gatherings in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

BC Alum Alex Gray Runs for City Council

Emily Kraus • February 9, 2021

Alex Gray, BC ’06, a Democrat, is running for an at-large seat on the Boston City Council and has the potential to be Boston’s first blind councilor.

Boston Marathon Scheduled for October 2021

Julia Remick • January 27, 2021

The 125th Boston Marathon will be held on Oct. 11 provided that the Massachusetts reopening plan follows as planned, permitting road races by that time, according to a Tuesday announcement from the Boston Athletic Association (BAA).

Walsh Delivers His Final State of the City Address

Julia Remick • January 16, 2021

On Tuesday, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, BC ’09, delivered what is expected to be his final State of the City address, after being nominated last week by the Biden-Harris administration as Labor Secretary.

Biden Selects Walsh for Secretary of Labor

Maggie Leahy • January 8, 2021

President-elect Joseph R. Biden tapped Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, BC ’09, to his cabinet as Labor Secretary on Thursday.