Boston Marathon
Press Speech
Mayor Thomas Menino reassures Bostonians that the city's resilience will pull it through this tragedy. He's surrounded by fellow political leaders and Rick DesLauriers (second from left), the FBI Special Agent-in-Charge.
Closed off Boston
Trash hadn't been cleaned up as 15 blocks near the incident were classified as crime scenes and closed off to the public. Later on, the number of blocks closed were reduced.
Abandoned Business
Stephanie's on Newbury, a restaurant near Copley Square, had been left abandoned until the early Tuesday mornings. Many business near Copley Square didn't open for customers the day after the bombing.
Bag Searches
National Guard members of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts conduct random bag searches at the Harvard Square Station.
National Guard
Members of the National Guard guard the entrance to Boylston Street during the early mornings of the day after the Boston Marathon bombings.
FBI Special Agent-in Charge
Rick DesLauriers (left), the FBI Special Agent-in-Charge who is leading the investigation into the incident, refused to speculate on why the bomb sweeps before the marathon failed to detect the bombs.
'Humans of New York' at Harvard
In the wake of Monday's Boston Marathon bombings, Brandon Stanton, photographer and creator of the popular "Humans of New York" blog, brought his camera and his humanistic approach to Boston for the week. Today, Stanton crossed the river into Cambridge, where he spent time taking photographs in and around Harvard Square (including this one featuring John Harvard's foot).
Students Criticize University Response to Marathon Explosions, Cambridge Bomb Threats
In the wake of two bomb explosions that killed three people and injured more than 130 others, Harvard students criticized what they described as the University’s slow communication with undergraduates.
Submit Stories of Heroism from the Boston Marathon
In the wake of Monday's marathon explosions, The Crimson is looking for your stories. We invite you to share with us any acts of heroism you witnessed or heard about at the scene of the bombings. Additionally, if you were nearby the explosions or know someone who was, please share your experiences with us. Click here to access the submission form.
After Horror at Marathon, Boston Begins Search for Answers
Less than twenty-four hours after two bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon, killing at least three and injuring at least 176, government officials and investigators met the media at a hotel near the blast zone to report that the investigation of the bombings is ongoing and rapidly growing in scope.
Shocked Harvard Students Recount Bombings
Three people died and more than 130 were injured, though as of press time there were no confirmed reports of Harvard faculty, students, or staff suffering injuries due to the blast.
