Addressing the bombing lockdown, Walsh says he ‘would have done the same thing’

Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh Boston discussed last year’s marathon bombings during a web broadast today, and said that although he was not in the mayor’s office yet during the manhunt, he thought the city did the right thing in requiring people to stay inside as authorities searched for a suspect.

Brother of Somerville mayor charged with assault to rape, larceny

Cosmo Curtatone Jr., 44, faces charges after allegedly attacking a woman who previously took out 12 separate restraining orders against him.

Mass. approves 'Boston Strong' license plate

A bill creating a "Boston Strong" license plate has been given final approval by lawmakers.

BU sophomore found dead in dorm room

Kevin Lee, who was majoring in biomedical engineering, was found by a Residence Life employee during a “well-being check” today.

Cops: Utah mom admits to killing her 6 babies

Megan Huntsman, 39, is being held on $6 million bail after she admitted killing the babies by either strangling or suffocating them, police said.

Watching the Marathon: A guide

Whether you want to be near the starting line, the finish line, or just watching on TV, our viewing guide will help you plan ahead and enjoy the race exactly as you intended to.

No strollers and bags? How to bring your baby to the Boston Marathon

Parents can bring bags or containers for liquids, but these items will be subject to security screenings, according to updated guidelines.

Dustin Pedroia can’t be lost

No Red Sox fan should require the reminder that Dustin Pedroia is essential, to the Sox lineup, to its defense, and to the team’s attitude, writes Chad Finn.

Report: Pedroia’s left wrist should be OK

The Sox second baseman’s injury does not appear serious, a source tells the Globe’s Peter Abraham.

Boston.com, Boston Globe win Pulitzer for news coverage of Marathon bombings

The award, given for breaking news reporting, was announced a day before the bombings’ anniversary and a week before the 2014 Boston Marathon.

WBZ’s Merrill moving from weekends to mornings

Kate Merrill will co-anchor weekday newscasts at 4:30 a.m., 5 a.m., and 6 a.m. with David Wade.

Boston stronger than ever, but at what cost?

As the anniversary approaches, one perspective on remembering those who died in the Marathon tragedy.

Missed your ‘Mad Men’ fix? Here’s how to fake it

The AMC series began its seventh and final season with an episode that spanned both coasts and characters trying to find their footing in 1969.

Kansas shooting suspect identified

A suspect in two shootings at Jewish facilities in Kansas has been identified as a former leader of a North Carolina Ku Klux Klan branch.

Lynnfield native missing in Nicaragua

Karen Colclough was in Nicaragua with a Christian mission group.

Exclusive Content Available only on BostonGlobe.com

For Richard family, loss and love

They had to be in that Boylston Street crowd on Marathon Day, cheering passing runners. The horror that followed, and their quiet courage in the face of it, will bind Boston’s hearts to theirs, forever.

Charlestown’s circle of hell

The treacherous, traffic-clogged, trash-strewn rotary in Sullivan Square is truly the armpit of the city.

First off, Sox don’t look so good

There’s not a lot of good news around the team as they begin their defense of their World Series championship.

Help wanted: Profiles of the long-term unemployed

More than 88,000 people in Mass. who want a job cannot find one after more than six months of searching. Here are three of their stories.

Zach Braff’s ‘Wish I Was Here’ trailer tugs at heartstrings

The trailer for Zach Braff’s latest indie film, “Wish I Was Here,” has racked up almost a million views in 24 hours, pulling at heartstrings like a harpist on steroids.

10 Most Fattening Foods in the World

You might think that the United States, with its supersized portions, absurdly high obesity rate, and uniquely American innovations like the Doritos Locos Taco, is home to the world’s most fattening foods. But you’d be wrong.

Listen Live
Vampire Weekend | Step
levels4

Spend some time in the Lab with RadioBDC

Watch recent peformances from Cloud Nothings, Holy Child, Sam Roberts Band, Augustines, and more.

loading...

Live on Boston.com

Celtics take on Philly

The Celtics are down to their final two games of a long, frustrating season. Check for updates.

Quiet Eastie rowhouse gets plenty of light

This East Boston home is located in Jeffries Point, gets plenty of light, and offers three different outdoor spaces.

The misunderstood Mazda Miata

The Mazda Miata is one of the most well-balanced and well-sorted sports cars of all time. It is also one of the most unlikely cars in history.