Boston city councilor sounds alarm over decision to allow unpermitted marathon with 200 runners

A Boston city councilor raised concerns over what he described as an unpermitted marathon that took place on city streets this past Saturday, with roughly 200 runners winding through neighborhoods without police traffic enforcement. Dubbed an “unofficial” or “unsanctioned” marathon on the mayor’s public schedule and the Race Roster site, respectively, 26.TRUE has been held … Read more

Unions close Boylston Street, say protests could continue through Marathon Day

Joined by state and city officials, local unions closed off Boylston Street for more than an hour in the middle of the lunch-time rush on Monday, to protest construction efforts at 581 Boylston Street, or the Wesleyan Building. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an … Read more

After Boston Marathon course controversy with cops in Newton, BAA tells fans to stay off the course

With the world’s greatest marathon only a few weeks away, Boston Marathon race officials are urging fans to stay off the course after last year’s controversy involving cops blocking a predominantly Black running group along Heartbreak Hill. The Boston Athletic Association is out with messaging on social media about the importance of having a clear … Read more