Harvard evacuation for bomb threats upsets final exams (but not all students)
There were campus emergencies on both sides of the Charles River on Monday, with Harvard evacuating students from four halls a little after 9 a.m. for bomb threats and UMass Boston hearing reports of a person wielding a gun.
Lyndell’s honors Collier with $6,200 check as family seeks first responder holiday
A three-day fundraiser last month resulted in $6,200 for the Somerville Auxiliary Police Department Sean Collier Memorial Scholarship Fund, but the brother of the slain MIT police officer is aiming for more: a national holiday for first responders.
Governor’s veto puts two-year pause on licenses needed to ship ethanol by rail
A Waltham company’s promise to back off on shipping ethanol by train through Cambridge, Somerville and surrounding communities will be tested by Gov. Deval Patrick’s Friday veto of a bill that would have made the shipments impossible.
Youth Louder than a Bomb poetry festival is ‘Boston Strong’ but weak on funding
The Louder than a Bomb youth poetry slam festival arrives in late May with funding needs – and a newly poignant name.
Peace and prayer gathering offered as more arrests awaken bomb tensions
With emotions over the Boston Marathon bombing suspects still roiling – another Cantabrigian was arrested Wednesday, charged with lying to investigators – the head of the city’s Peace Commission is calling for a moment of peace.
Council roundtables will debrief after deaths, manhunt — and prepare next time (update)
As Cambridge continues to collect itself after the stress of an officer’s slaying, a carjacking, hunt for bombing suspects, citywide lockdown and revelation of terrorist leanings among classmates and neighbors, there are both official commendations for how well the city and responded and plans for a next time.
Biden, 10,000 others expected at memorial service for slain MIT officer Sean Collier
Vice President Joe Biden, state and federal officials and between 5,000 and 7,000 law enforcement personnel from around the country are expected to be among some 10,000 people at Wednesday’s memorial service for MIT campus police officer Sean Collier, 26, who was shot to death Thursday.
Bells will ring, city will go silent at 2:52 p.m. to honor victims
Today at 2:50 p.m., the city will observe a moment of silence to honor the victims of the violence that began at last week’s Boston Marathon.
Letter: Superintendent shows support offered as students return to school
Over the past few days, we have been working hard to ensure that students return to safe, supportive schools. This is not quite as simple as saying it is business as usual.
Returning to normal isn’t so easy
We’re breathing a little easier, despite lingering questions that perhaps that we won’t have the answers to for months. While answers may help victims heal, the rest of us can help in the meantime simply by reaching out.
