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May Day rally goers marching on a street in Downtown Boston on Thursday, May 1st, 2025. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Thousands protest 100 days of Trump on May Day in Boston

Thousands rallied in Boston Common on Thursday for International Workers Day, an annual day of protest on May 1. Commonly known as May Day, the protest...

In an ode to Yoda and “Star Wars,” a sign read “‘Finish, you will.’ May the course be with you.” (DJ Mara/Beacon Staff)

‘Slay the Day.’ The best signs from the 2025 Boston Marathon.

The 129th running of the Boston Marathon came and went on Monday, with nearly 300,000 spectators flocking to cheer on the more than 32,000 racers.  Posters...

Reenactors fire their weapons on the Lexington Battle Green on Saturday, April, 19, 2025. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington attracts thousands of spectators

By Hannah Woods and Sam Shipman / April 27, 2025

Tens of thousands of spectators circled the Lexington Battle Green at 5:15 a.m. on April 19 to witness the start of the American Revolution. Silence fell...

Mourners gather to grieve Pope Francis at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in the South End. (Izzy Bryars/Beacon Staff)

Pope Francis, first Latin American leader of Roman Catholic Church, dies at 88

By Izzy Bryars, Staff Writer / April 23, 2025

Outside the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in the South End, black banners were draped around the entry doors as scattered groups of people entered to pray...

The finish line of the 129th Boston Marathon (DJ Mara/Beacon Staff)

Thousands, including Emersonians, conquer 2025 Boston Marathon

By Anna Knepley and DJ Mara / April 23, 2025

More than 300,000 spectators flocked to the barricades along Boylston Street to cheer on nearly 32,000 runners and wheelchair cyclists during the 129th...

Runners at the 129th Boston Marathon pass under a bridge adorned with the slogan 'Boston Strong.'

Twelve years later, still running Boston Strong

By Hannah Woods, Staff Writer / April 23, 2025

A sea of “Boston Strong” logos representing resilience and community still flood the streets of Boston 12 years after the Boston Marathon bombing in...

Michael Keebler talking to Beacon news editor Sam Shipman (Nick Peace/ Beacon Staff).

Pro runner Michael Keebler’s ‘out of body’ experience running the Boston Marathon

By Sam Shipman, Kasteel Well Staff Writer / April 23, 2025

For five years, Michael Keebler has worked to run a marathon in under two hours and thirty minutes.  The Montague resident completed his third Boston...

Supporters of Wu brought her posters to the party.

Mayor Michelle Wu officially announces reelection campaign, takes on growing list of challengers

By Rina Laby, Staff Writer / April 23, 2025

In a mayoral field that has grown in the last few months, Mayor Michelle Wu and philanthropist Josh Kraft seem to be the front runners and are expected...

Protesters gather outside State House to call for the passing of an act that would protect Massachusetts immigrant communities on Good Friday. (Riley Goldman/Beacon Staff)

‘Love our neighbors and protect the immigrants’: Boston Christians fight for immigrants, regardless of faith

By Madalyn Jimiera and Rina Laby / April 23, 2025

On the afternoon of Good Friday, a wave of over a hundred people donned in purple garments marched to the Massachusetts State House. The crowd, led by...

Waves of men's race runners wait for the starting gun in Hopkinton, MA (Nick Peace / Beacon Staff).

Photos: Sun, Sweat, and Tears, scenes at the 2025 Boston Marathon

An estimated 300,000 spectators filled the sidelines of the 129th Boston Marathon on Monday, April 21, 2025. See photos captured by Beacon photographers covering the event.
The finish line of the 129th Boston Marathon. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Here’s everything you need to know for Marathon Monday 2025

By Arthur Mansavage, Photo Editor & Audience Development Editor / April 20, 2025

On Monday, nearly 32,000 runners and an estimated half million spectators will descend on Massachusetts for the 129th Boston Marathon.  The race begins...

The 2025 Boston Marathon Pro Field during their media availability at the Fairmont Copley Plaza on April 18, 2025. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

‘I know how much I have to appreciate’: Competitors reflect on 50th Boston Marathon wheelchair race

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / April 19, 2025

As thousands of runners descend on Massachusetts this weekend for the 129th Boston Marathon, 50 of them will compete in the historic 50th wheelchair division...

Reenactors fire their weapons on the Lexington Battle Green on Saturday, April, 19, 2025. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Photos: Remembering the start of the American Revolutionary War 250 years later

By Arthur Mansavage, Nick Peace and Sam Shipman / April 19, 2025
See photos captured by Beacon photographers at reenactment's of Paul Reveres' famous midnight ride and following Battle of Lexington, where 250 years ago a single shot started the American Revolutionary War.
Runners passing the Citigo sign on Monday, April, 21, 2025. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

As it happened: The 129th Boston Marathon

Thousands of runners will descend on Massachusetts for the 129th Boston Marathon, which begins in Hopkinton and ends at the Boston Public Library.
History experts Scott Kirsner, Jazz Dottin, and Robert Allison led a discussion about innovation during the Revolutionary War at the Museum of Science on April 9. The program was one of many celebrations across the country in anticipation of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Photo by Izzy Bryars

Museum of Science celebrates 250th birthday of US with look at revolutionary Boston innovators

By Izzy Bryars, Staff Writer / April 16, 2025

Boston was the scene of many “firsts” for the United States.  From the first newspaper in the Thirteen Colonies to discovering the inoculation...

Jade Miranda, a senior at Boston Arts Academy, discusses one of her works with a museum visitor. Miranda created the piece, “Affirmations,” using colored pencils, oil pastels, and watered-down acrylic paint. (Norah Lesperance/ Beacon Correspondent)

Boston high school students take the spotlight at the MFA

By Hannah Goeke, Chief Copyeditor / April 16, 2025

Students and families alike eagerly waited in queue outside the Museum of Fine Arts this Sunday not just to view pieces of the new “The Roulin Family...

The lobby of the 12th annual Bitcoin Expo held at MIT. (Bryan Liu/ Beacon Staff)

In authoritarian countries, bitcoin is freedom

By Bryan Liu, Managing Editor / April 14, 2025

Activists love bitcoin. At least, according to freedom fighters from Russia, Togo, and Venezuela, who spoke about financial independence in countries where...

Photos: Americans almost sweep gold at Ice Skating World Championship.

Photos: Americans almost sweep gold at Ice Skating World Championship.

By Rian Nelson, Dept. Photo Editor / April 11, 2025

Boston hosted the International Skating Union’s (ISU) World Championships from March 25 to 30. 190 skaters from 42 countries descended on TD Garden to...

Delivery scooters and bikes frequently sit outside a bustling strip of restaurants on Boylston Street in Copley Square while they wait for incoming orders. (Photo Izzy Bryars/Beacon Staff)

City Council votes yes on landmark regulations for food delivery platforms

By Izzy Bryars, Staff Writer / April 9, 2025

After multiple months of internal debate and back and forth with third party delivery platforms about how to better regulate their drivers on scooters...

Boston City Hall Plaza in the evening on Monday, October 28, 2024.(Nick Peace/ For the Beacon, File)

Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson to resign, plead guilty to federal corruption charges

By DJ Mara, Dept. Metro Editor / April 9, 2025

Boston District 7 City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson will resign from her post after pleading guilty to federal corruption charges brought against...