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Kids sit atop a light armored vehicle on display in the Boston Common on Sunday, Aug 24, 2025. (Nick Peace / Beacon Staff)
Photos: Military helicopters and equipment on display in the Boston Common for Marine Week

The paths of the Boston Common were packed as eager crowds of families and Boston residents took part in Marine Week, a showcase of pride, tradition,...

Jessie Reyez performs for her “Paid in Memories” tour at the House of Blues in Boston on June 28, 2025. Photo by Rosa Morales-Simmons
The ‘Paid in Memories’ tour bares Jessie Reyez to Boston concert goers

Boston’s House of Blues was sold out with ecstatic Jessie Reyez fans on June 28, 2025, during her “Paid in Memories” tour.  She filled...

Protesters at the monument in the Boston Common on "No Kings Day" and Boston's Pride festival on June 14, 2025 (Nick Peace / Beacon Staff)
‘No Kings Day’ protests push for ‘resistance’ and pride in Boston

While millions took to the streets on Saturday for “No Kings Day” protests nationwide against President Donald Trump, Boston flew their rainbow...

Entrance to Fenway Park on Jersey St. (Daniel O'Toole/ Beacon Staff)
Red Sox trade All-Star Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants in stunning move

The Boston Red Sox have traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants in a blockbuster deal on June 15th, according to MLB insider Robert...

The Boston Bruins logo. Illustration by Rachel Choi.
Marco Sturm named new head coach of the Boston Bruins
Crowds at the 'No Kings Day' protest in Philadelphia on June 14, 2025 (Bryan Hecht / Beacon Staff)
As it happened: ‘No Kings Day’ Protests draw millions nationwide
Church Street during the People's Party on May 17, 2025 (Nick Peace/ Beacon Staff).
The People’s Party packs Church Street in Cambridge with Fashion, Music, and colossal clothing piles
From left: (foreground) Crystin Gilmore, Dru Sky Berrian, and Catia. (Background) MarHadoo Effeh, Hampton Richards and Kwezi Shongwe. Courtesy of Nile Scott Studios.
‘JaJa’s African Hair Braiding’ exemplifies why immigrant stories matter
In an unprecedented move, Donald Trump appeared in the spin room in Philadelphia alongside his campaign surrogates addressing reporters following the first presidential debate between him and Kamala Harris on September 10, 2024 (Bryan Hecht / Beacon Staff).
Federal judge blocks Trump move to strip Harvard of international student access
Thousands of people marching through the Boston Commons on Thursday, May 1st, 2025. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)
Thousands protest 100 days of Trump on May Day in Boston
Illustration Rachel Choi
‘Courage is contagious’: Harris rebukes Trump administration in first major speech since leaving office
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.
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
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
The finish line of the 129th Boston Marathon (DJ Mara/Beacon Staff)
Thousands, including Emersonians, conquer 2025 Boston Marathon
Runners at the 129th Boston Marathon pass under a bridge adorned with the slogan 'Boston Strong.'
Twelve years later, still running Boston Strong
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
Supporters of Wu brought her posters to the party.
Mayor Michelle Wu officially announces reelection campaign, takes on growing list of challengers
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