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In July 4, 1777 the Sons of Liberty set fireworks off over Boston Common to celebrate one year anniversary of the signing of ...
There were 113 total violent crimes reported in the Boston Common, Downtown Crossing, and the Public Garden through Sept. 17 of 2019, compared to 136 during that time period in 2024, according to ...
Boston’s official Christmas tree will shine bright for the 82nd year during the Boston Common Tree Lighting, taking place on Thursday night. The most Christmas-y towns in New England Channel 5 ...
NBC10 Boston reported last month about ongoing concerns in the park. "It is crazy," said Bill Peruse, who has been working on Boston Common near the Park Street MBTA station for 14 years.
Violence on Boston Common is rising, say residents 02:32. With many calling Boston Common "a disaster" because of crime and drug use, the city is looking to amp up its efforts to revitalize the ...
Boston filled with crowds Saturday for the annual Pride parade. But this year's event felt different to some, with a "No Kings" protest against President Trump folded in.
“Boston was very congested, and the Back Bay was being filled and created as a new area for Bostonians to live,” Iglesia said. “And the Public Garden was intended to be this connection between the ...
Recent violence in Downtown Crossing has one Boston city councilor calling for a pause on public events in the area, but some people see the request as a step too far, and in the case of the mayor ...
Recent incidents of violence at Boston Common have some in the area on edge. Monday was another busy day on the common for police, who responded after a man was apparently slashed with a knife ...
There were 113 total violent crimes reported in the Boston Common, Downtown Crossing, and the Public Garden through Sept. 17 of 2019, compared to 136 during that time period in 2024, according to ...