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Tweeting about life in Boston since 2008. Also, founder @StrideForStride - non-profit running org that buys race bibs for immigrant, BIPOC & low-income runners.

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Joined November 2008
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8 years
Iranian scientist bound for Boston to begin working on a cure for diabetes at Harvard was barred entry into US today
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Samira Asgari | سمیرا عسگری
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I was pretty excited to join @soumya_boston 's lab but denied boarding due to my Iranian nationality. Feeling safer?
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A memorial for Robin Williams at the "Good Will Hunting" bench in the Boston Public Garden. (pic @rabbitnutz ) http://t.co/NzYFf43OYu
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On this day (October 27th) in 2004, the Boston Red Sox won the World Series for the first time in 86 years.
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On this day in 2004, Massachusetts became the first state in the United States to legalize same sex marriage.
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Boston Police estimated a crowd of 125,000 people today at the Boston Women's March. #BosWomensMarch (pic @maura_healey , @WCVB )
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No cars, just pedestrians. Newbury Street will be a pedestrian-only walkway on Sunday (Aug 21), and the next 4 Sundays (Aug 28, Sept 4, 11, 18, & 25). 10am-8pm. Mass Ave to Berkeley St. #OpenNewbury
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The celebration in Boston is still going, and growing. #Election2020 video @LitsaPappas
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8 years ago today the 2015 Boston Snow Blitz began in which Boston received 7 feet of snow in 3 weeks (Jan 26/27 - Feb 15).
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Today we remember the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings, cheer on the survivors, and show our strength as a city on this Marathon Monday.
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Today Governor Baker signed a new law allowing all registered voters in Massachusetts who wish to vote by mail the option to do so without having to provide a reason.
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3 years
“It all started with a tweet.”
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7 years ago today the 2015 Boston Snow Blitz began in which Boston received 7 feet of snow in 3 weeks (Jan 26/27 - Feb 15). Let's not repeat history this weekend.
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And, tonight’s stunning sunset from the Boston Harbor. pic @dhedmark
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Brookline Booksmith will be expanding into the Verizon store two doors down from them in Coolidge Corner. In addition to more books, the new 4,000sqft space will also include a restaurant with a full liquor license!!
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Celebration at the Boston Common video @Rmwarren53Bob
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The Pour House on Boylston Street in the Back Bay will be returning.
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I missed this yesterday, but it’s still wicked funny today.
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I want to give a heartfelt thanks to the nurses, doctors, and staff at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center for the amazing care and compassion they gave my mom. I’m in awe of what you do, and forever grateful. My mom will be forever missed, but her heart lives on.
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Tonight the sunset in Boston is at exactly 8pm - tonight is the first time the sun is setting on/after 8pm since August 4, 2019. 🌞
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“We’d be honored to bake your cake” - The Lenox #BostonPride
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7 years
Saw this truck on the Mass Pike yesterday - I'm really confused what year I'm in.
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This is sad Boston. Time to take the lead against single-use plastic.
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Even Boston's snow piles/mountains are getting excited for the Super Bowl! (pic @katiematthews_ ) http://t.co/06T0WemmOB
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The American Flag at the Massachusetts State House is at half-staff today for Senator John McCain, unlike the White House.
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6 years ago today the 2015 Boston Snow Blitz began in which Boston received 7 feet of snow in 3 weeks (Jan 26/27 - Feb 15). Let's not repeat history.
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Orlando Pulse Survivors make their way down Boylston Street. #PrideParade
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It’s a beautiful day for a walk.
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The Patriots plane is delivering 1.2 million N95 masks from Shenzhen, China to Massachusetts. The Kraft family paid $2 million, half the total cost, for the masks. And, 300,000 of the masks are going to New York to help with the coronavirus crisis there
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Dave McGillivray finishes his 47th consecutive Boston Marathon! The Boston Marathon race director starts the run after everyone else finishes. @DMSE
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4 years
It appears as if Eastern Standard and Island Creek Oyster Bar in Kenmore Square are closed for good. Such a huge loss for Kenmore Square and for Boston. You will be dearly missed.
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Boston Marathon legend Dick Hoyt has died at the age of 80. Dick and his son Rick inspired so many. I always got chills when I saw them running.
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On this day in 2004, Massachusetts became the first state in the United States to legalize same sex marriage.
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Good morning Boston! What a spectacular sunrise over Boston this morning. pic @daryldeluca
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The North End is open for business! pic @andytuckerman
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Make America Greet Again
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Tonight the sunset in Boston will occur at 5:43pm - that's the last time the sun will set *before* 6pm until October!! P.S. Spring Ahead
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John Krasinski sends the staff of Beth Israel’s COVID unit to Fenway Park on a sterilized Duck Boat to throw out the first pitch! YouTube Video:
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Patients from the Jimmy Fund got their own Duck Boat yesterday.
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I personally love the building. 📚
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This tree in the Boston Public Garden was seeded from the 9/11 Survivor Tree at Ground Zero. #NeverForget
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Wow! Rainbow over the North End right now. (pic @ChrisDBoston )
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To say today’s conditions were less than ideal is a HUGE understatement. 4th Boston in the books.! #4Mom
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Spare panels for Holocaust Memorial are kept in storage in case of damage. In 20yrs no panel has ever been damaged, until now. Unacceptable.
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Once again someone has vandalized the Holocaust memorial in Boston. Glass is all smashed out. Suspect in custody. @nbcboston
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Today I’m running my 4th Boston Marathon 4 Mom, and in support of @LimbsForLife . See you on the course! 🏃🏻🦆 #HeartbreakersRun
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Good Morning, Boston!
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That was f-ing hard. Finished! #BostonMarathon
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On this day (October 27th) in 2004, the Boston Red Sox won the World Series for the first time in 86 years.
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The Outfield at Fenway Park pic @paulbuscemi44
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3 years ago today the 2015 Boston Snow Blitz began in which Boston received 7 feet of snow in 3 weeks (Jan 26/27 - Feb 15). Let's not repeat history.
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Tonight the sunset in Boston will occur at 5:48pm - that's the last time the sun will set *before* 6pm until October!! P.S. Spring Ahead
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On this day in 2004, Massachusetts became the first state in the United States to legalize same sex marriage.
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On this day (October 27th) in 2004, the Boston Red Sox won the World Series for the first time in 86 years.
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Summer nights are better than winter nights. #Boston
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Headless Horseman Seen Biking around Concord, Mass while Playing a Guitar video @RobiBSU
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107 years ago today (April 20, 1912), the first professional baseball game was played at Fenway Park - Red Sox vs. NY Highlanders (Yankees). Sox won!
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Today a group of runners commemorated the 5th anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings by running a 4.5-mile course in the Back Bay that spelled out “Boston” on GPS. Strava run data via @mikewardian
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Marshmallow Fluff was invented 105 years ago in 1917 by Archibald Query at his home in Union Square, Somerville. The 17th annual What the Fluff Festival is tomorrow (Sept 17) in Union Square. 3-7pm
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During the month of March, Boston will gain almost 3 minutes of sunshine per day for a total of 1 hour 26 minutes of daylight gain for the month of March - the largest monthly sunshine gain of the year!! Happy March!!🌞 🌞 (h/t @clamberton7 )
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Rihanna spent the night last night at the Pour House on Boylston Street.
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Stunning sunrise over Fenway Park this morning before #BCvsND football at 7pm. Go BC!! (pic @aaronfrutman )
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Tonight the sunset in Boston will occur at exactly 5pm - the first time we’ve seen a 5pm sunset since November 2nd!! FYI: In one month (March 8) the sunset will be at 6:43pm.
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Today Boston hit 74F making it the warmest January day on record in the city. Previous to this weekend there was only two January days in total in the past 150 years to hit 70F. This weekend we had two. via @ericfisher
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There’s another World Series banner at Fenway Park! pic @BostonTVPhotog
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Incredible sunset over Boston tonight, even if it was at 4:30pm. pic @BostonTimelaps1
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Tonight the sunset in Boston will occur at 5:44pm - that's the last time the sun will set *before* 6pm until October!! P.S. Spring Ahead
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Happy 386th Birthday Boston!! On this day (September 17th) in 1630 the City of Boston was founded.
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Lansdowne Street will become a fan zone during Red Sox games at Fenway; * Bars will extend patios onto the street * Outdoor screens showing the game * Airstreams serving beer * Street will be closed to vehicular traffic 2020 Red Sox season kicks off on July 24 at Fenway Park
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Somerset, Massachusetts police officer Matt Lima declined to charge two women accused of trying to steal groceries for their children - instead he used $250 of his own money to buy the women supermarket gift cards. ❤️🛒
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Shocking real-life picture of how much snow Boston has on the ground! (pic @false_blackbear ) http://t.co/NMGYXRz93b
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The new mural in Dewey Square on the Greenway looks spectacular.
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Boston Strong - the new Sports Illustrated cover was just revealed. http://t.co/ncch98FhO0
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Intersections of Boston - this explains a lot.
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The sky right now is 👍 👍
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Skiing Beacon Hill video via @janedp04
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The crowd keeps growing! #Boston
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#ThanksPapi We'll miss you.
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Boston is Blooming 🌸
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Aerial photograph of the Boston Public Garden captures a marriage proposal yesterday on the bridge. Know them? (Zoom in)
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Boston is placing anti-Islamophobia posters around the city to show that all are welcome in Boston pic @lucymartiros
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In Boston, immigrants make up 1/3 of our population, 1/3 of biz owners & 22% of college students. Immigrants contribute $3.5B to BOS economy
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Boston and cities across the country are standing up. Read my @CNN op- ed here:
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The entire City of Boston is frolicking in the Common tonight.
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Crazy pic of a lightning strike behind the Pru earlier tonight. Go Sox! pic @hbf129
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Chicago Blackhawks take out full-page ad in today's Globe thanking the City of Boston & the Bruins. (pic @benswasey ) http://t.co/dIGsrHgwiO
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The new More Than Words bookstore - a non-profit bookstore run by system-involved youth - is now open at 242 E. Berkeley St. Most soft covers $6.95, and $7.95 for hardcover. 10-8pm M-F, 10-10pm Fri & Sat, 10-6pm Sun
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It’s a beaut.
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First Snow in the Common (pic @ChrisDBoston )
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This BU building - designed to look like a stack of books - is starting to look really good.
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There’s a new banner at Fenway Park; 2018 American League Champions pic @AlyshaNBCBoston
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Make Way for Easter Bonnets (pic @BostonAttitude )
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Beautiful Sunday night in Boston! pic @SammySurface
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After five years of repairs, The Longfellow Bridge between Boston and Cambridge is expected to fully reopen tomorrow morning at 5am.
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Mass-based Stop & Shop announced today that it would begin offering special shopping times to accommodate and protect older customers. Starting Thursday, Stop & Shop stores will open from 6am to 7:30am only for customers over the age of 60.
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Tonight the sunset in Boston will occur at 5:41pm - that's the last time the sun will set *before* 6pm until October!! P.S. Spring Ahead
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Lightning strikes a boat docked at Columbia Yacht Club in Southie earlier today!
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Double Rainbow over Boston pic @ThomasGRyan
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Happy 389th Birthday Boston!! On this day (September 17th) in 1630 the City of Boston was founded.
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Woohoo! After 361 days at @MspcaAngell , Brandy finally has a forever home!!
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Huge #RedSox celebration moves to the Boston Common.
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The crowd breaks out singing Sweet Caroline on the #BostonCommon after the #RedSox win the World Series.
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