Police, federal agents investigate arson at Boston Museum of African American History
The National Park Service and Boston police are investigating an incident in which package contents were ripped open and set on fire behind the building on Joy Street in Beacon Hill.
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Pushing a ‘sacred rebellion,’ American colonists justified revolt with religion
Old almanacs and songs show how religious icons — familiar from ancient, sacred texts — helped legitimize a war effort for independence. -
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DNC leaders tour Boston as potential host for 2028 convention
Top local Democrats are pitching Boston as a safe, walkable city with historic significance. -
Check in at Framingham to fly through Boston Logan? Massport opens new ‘remote terminal’ next month
The Framingham facility will let passengers check bags and clear security before being transported to the airport on a secure bus. -
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