Not So Wicked Smaht: Boston's Olympic Hopes
The city is excited to be in the running to host the 2024 Summer Games. Commentator Frank Deford counts the many ways Boston will be a big loser if it wins.
Boston
LA, DC, SF, Boston? U.S. Pick For Olympic Host May Come Thursday
The U.S. Olympic Committee announced Monday that its board would discuss the four cities' bids at Denver International Airport later this week — and then possibly travel to the winning city.
Teacher Wins $150,000 Prize — And Donates It All To Her School
Nikki Bollerman recently won a contest that gave books to her students. The third-grade teacher, 26, decided the cash that came with it should also go to her school.
As Boston, Other U.S. Cities Pursue Olympics, Critics See No Upside
"The commonwealth has far bigger and more important priorities than throwing a three-week party," the leader of No Boston Olympics says, but the city's bid, submitted Monday, is considered the leader.
Thomas Menino, Boston's Longest-Serving Mayor, Dies At 71
Described as a hard-nosed, old-school pragmatist, he was diagnosed with cancer shortly after leaving office in January.