President Joe Biden announced on Monday that he is commuting the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row, converting their punishments to life imprisonment just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump, an outspoken proponent of expanding capital punishment, takes office. The move spares the lives of people convicted in killings, including the slayings of police and military officers, people on federal land and those involved in deadly bank robberies or drug deals, as well as the killings of guards or prisoners in federal facilities. It means just...

BOSTON — The Jimmy Fund Walk is marching through Boston once again, raising money towards the betterment of the lives of cancer patients amd funding both pediatric and ad­ult cancers. On Sunday, Oct. 6, thousands will participate in the iconic fundraising walk for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to support all forms of cancer research and patient care. Registration is now open for the 2024 Boston Mara­thon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai. Scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 6, funds raised from the Jimmy Fund Walksupport all forms of adult and pe­diatric patient...

THEY HAVE ARRANGED OPTIONS FOR OTHER STUDENTS TO TRANSFER. BILL RICHARD IS A MAN ON A MISSION MORE THAN A DECADE AFTER THE DAY THAT CHANGED HIS FAMILY FOREVER. HE’S HOPING TO CHANGE THE LIVES OF COUNTLESS KIDS IN BOSTON BY CREATING A SPACE THAT HELPS THEM SEE A BRIGHTER FUTURE IN THEIR OWN NEIGHBORHOOD, THEIR OWN BACKYARD. A LASTING TRIBUTE TO A LITTLE BOY WHO REMAINS AT THE HEART OF EVERYTHING BILL DOES. SO HELLO, BILL. HI, MARIA. NICE TO BE HERE ON THIS VERY SPECIAL SPACE. WELCOME TO...

The former 6-foot-9 captain of the Bruins has embraced endurance racing at the age of 46. He completed his second Boston Marathon in April and now he’s added an Ironman 70.3 triathlon to his resume. Chara triumphantly completed his first-ever triathlon in Springfield last weekend. The grueling race consisted of a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride and a 13.1-mile run. Chara’s perseverance and determination were on full display as he conquered this monumental feat, further cementing his status as a true icon of longevity and refusing to stay idle...

In honor of Global Running Day on Wednesday, the marathon’s governing body revealed renderings of the new logo, which features a new blue and yellow unicorn that now faces forward (to the right) as a symbol of progress. The Boston Marathon will have a new look next April, as the BAA announced Wednesday an update to the race’s iconic unicorn logo. “As we continue to evolve as an organization, the new emblem symbolizes this forward movement with our partners and reinforces our dedication to our mission of promoting healthy lifestyles...

On the occasion of Global Running Day, the Boston Athletic Association is unveiling a revised version of its iconic unicorn logo. B.A.A. officials said the new logo is intended to be a forward-facing and athletic symbol of the organization's future. "Between our mass participatory events and our support of philanthropic organizations, we aim to spearhead continued growth and enthusiasm around the sport of running while supporting those around us," said Jack Fleming, B.A.A. President and CEO.Elements of the new logo include: Facing forward, the emblem eyes the future and many...

The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced Monday that registration for the 129th Boston Marathon® presented by Bank of America, will take place over five days, September 9–13, 2024, within www.baa.org. The field size for the 129th Boston Marathon, to be run on Monday, April 21, 2025, will be 30,000 participants.“While race day may still be ten months away, we’re eager to welcome runners from across the nation and around the world for the 129th running of the Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America,” said Jack Fleming, President and CEO...

This year’s Boston Marathon will go down in the record books. The Boston Athletic Association, marathon organizer, raised a record total of $71.9 million in funds that will be directed towards charitable causes across the region, the organization announced Thursday, “We set a high bar for our fundraising at the Boston Marathon this year,” said Nicole Juri, director of development for the B.A.A., “and I am delighted to be able to share today that thanks to our amazing runners and supporters – we did it. This amount will have a...

BOSTON — The 218th running of the Boston Marathon resulted in a windfall for local charities. The Boston Athletic Association announced Thursday that the total amount raised reached a record of $71.9 million. That money combines $45.7 million raised by 168 non-profit organizations, along with other donations, and fundraising from race participants. The BAA says that brings the total charitable fundraising since the fundraising program began in 1989 to over $550 million. “We set a high bar for our fundraising at the Boston Marathon this year and I am delighted...

This year's Boston Marathon raised a record-breaking $71.9 million for charity, the Boston Athletic Association announced Thursday.The total includes $45.7 million raised through the 168 non-profit organizations in the Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program, surpassing the previous record of $40.2 million set last year. According to the B.A.A., this brings the total charitable fundraising since the program began in 1989 to over $550 million."We set a high bar for our fundraising at the Boston Marathon this year and I am delighted to be able to share today...