Boston Marathon

The Umass Dartmouth campus in Dartmouth is shutdown along with the Law School on Faunce Corner Road and the downtown New Bedford Campus.

Authorities have been distributing this photo of what they consider suspects in the bombing at the Boston Marathon on Monday.

When the bombings occurred on Monday in Boston people wanted to know how they can help. The One Fund was set up by Mayor Menino and Gov. Patrick, and now the people of the Southcoast can easily donate.

At the conclusion of the very inspiring interfaith service in Boston today, President Barack Obama spoke to the people of Boston and America.   The words he said are exactly what we needed to hear at this time.  He reflected on the lives of those who died...

When you are a comedian you have to approach certain situations carefully, such as the events that took place in Boston on Monday. Comedy Central's Stephen Colbert paid tribute to the city in his way before his show Tuesday night.

Obviously the events of the Boston marathon bombings touched us all in different way. Some of us got mad, some of us cried, and all of us wondered why. Cape Cod singer, and Berklee College Student Carly Tefft decided to handle the situation the way she does best. Sing. Here is her song for the people, and City of Boston.

Some information about the type of bomb that was used in the explosions near the Boston marathon finish line are starting to emerge.

A heart-wrenching photo of 8-year-old Martin Richard, who was killed in the Boston Marathon bombing on Monday, shows the boy holding a hand-drawn sign that says, "No more hurting people. Peace."

While Neil Diamond's classic 'Sweet Caroline' is a staple in Boston, the rival Yankees usually want nothing to do with that song. Today is a different day in this country, and the New York Yankees are showing such class, and will play that song to honor the victims of Monday's Boston marathon bombings.

I got the idea to take my 5 year old princess to her first Red Sox game on Monday a week ago when I realized I had the day off, it was an 11 am game, the weather was going to be nice and the Boston Marathon was going to be happening at the same time.