This is a guest blog post from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA). The 121st running of the Boston Marathon will be held on Patriot’s Day — Monday, April 17, 2017. This year, 30,000 registered runners will run the 26.2-mile course, which starts in Hopkinton …Continue Reading The 2017 Boston Marathon Spectator Guidelines
For more than 65 years, May has been recognized as Mental Health Month by local and national organizations alike. This is a time when, as a nation, we discuss mental health issues and work to improve the overall wellness of our communities. Regardless of your background, you …Continue Reading Ten Ways to be Mindful of Mental Health Month
Last week, the people of Boston, the Commonwealth, and our nation were stunned by the tragedy that struck the Boston Marathon. In the wake of these events, people throughout Massachusetts and around the world united to support those affected by the bombings: people who had …Continue Reading 5 Ways to Build Community During National Volunteer Week
The Boston Marathon tragedy has put the city, state, country and world on alert. Anyone affected by the blasts, whether trying to locate loved ones or figuring out how to navigate the city will find the resources below a helpful guide. Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has …Continue Reading The Boston Marathon Tragedy
The “shot heard ‘round the world” was fired 236 years ago and marked the beginning of America’s battle for independence. Massachusetts celebrates this fight for liberty on the third Monday in April with Patriots Day, a state holiday. Not only does Patriot’s Day commemorate the …Continue Reading Celebrate Patriot’s Day with Muskets and Marathoners
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