Even though the Boston Theater Marathon, produced by the Boston Playwrights' Theatre, stretches across a weekend filled with full-length play reading, the heart of this part-festival, part-race takes place from noon until 10pm on one special day when 50 New England theater actors, directors, ...
As someone who tried for nearly eight years before I finally ran a marathon fast enough to get into Boston, its clear to me that one crucial aspect of the Boston Marathon has been taken away here — the “journey” to qualify has lost a lot of its appeal. ...
Boston hosts the world-renowned Boston Marathon, one of the six World Marathon Majors, held annually since 1897. Boston's Fenway Park, built in 1912, is the oldest Major League Baseball stadium still in use, home to the Boston Red Sox. Finest 5 Areas for Students to Live Allston/Brig...
“Following the tragic events of Marathon Monday, we have shown the world that we are a resilient city,” Mayor Menino said. “With this grant, the Department of Homeland Security has reaffirmed its commitment to assist us in protecting our residents and businesses. We will use this funding ...
The race entry alone is nearly $200. Traveling from afar can cost a lot, especially if you’re flying. Hotel prices go up even higher on Boston Marathon weekend. Here’s how we’ve done it without breaking the bank: we don’t fly, we drive — more than 2,000 miles total from ...
Lucy McCausland has always enjoyed the challenges of running a marathon. The 63-year-old McCausland was at the start of the Five Points of Life Marathon a year ago. Because she was there at all. There, ready to run, instead of being home in bed or laid u
Boston is known internationally for its prestigious Boston Marathon, which hosts elite runners and athletes from all corners of the world. Local Bostonians live and breathe their city’s sports teams, including the Red Sox, Celtics, Patriots and Bruins. ...
And before that, we had planned to take my young child to the marathon to show her the runners at the finish line where we and others usually stand—and where the bombs were detonated. So I feel a personal connection to the victims, their families, and everyone asked to stay at home ...
As many of you know, Jim is an iconic swim figure for the Boston area who was instrumental in restarting the Boston Light Swim and in forming theNew England Marathon Swimming Association (NEMSA). Preregister online for only $10! The first 30 registrants are guaranteed an event shirt. Sign...
International applicants to the MA, MAEP and MAGDE programs may be eligible for consideration for theLu Lingzi Scholarship, which commemorates a talented BU master’s student whose life was tragically cut short in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. If you wish to be considered, your application ...