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GBH News photo intern Arthur Mansavage was in Copley Square from early morning Monday through the race.
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Snow squalls and the ‘Run for the Hoses’: A brief history of Boston Marathon weather
The race lands squarely in the middle of New England’s most fickle season, when spring warmth can quickly give way to either winter’s last gasp or summer’s brutal heat.
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Retrievers go for gold at Golden Strong meetup on Marathon weekend
Dozens of golden retrievers gathered on the Boston Common for a meet-and-greet with runners and others on Sunday. -
A crowd scientist is helping the Boston Marathon manage a growing field of 30,000-plus runners
Race organizers this year turned to an expert in crowd science to help them manage the field of more than 32,000 as it travels through eight Massachusetts cities and towns. -
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Local gardener Elise Howard joined GBH's Morning Edition to talk about some native swaps that you can make to have a more sustainable, pollinator-friendly garden. -
Healey approves shakeup of CCC, cannabis laws
The current commission is immediately dissolved and downsized from five members to three, all to be appointed by the governor. -
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