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This BC student is running the Boston Marathon for Special Olympics Massachusetts
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“It has been a consistent pocket of joy during my weeks, providing a true sense of purpose and connection.”
In our “Why I’m Running” series, Boston Marathon athletes share what’s inspiring them to make the 26.2-mile trek from Hopkinton to Boston.
Name: Holden Williamson
Age: 20
Location: Westwood, Mass.
I am honored to be running the 2025 Boston Marathon as part of the Xtra Mile team to support Special Olympics Massachusetts, an organization that holds a very special place in my heart. Growing up with my uncle Steve, who had Down syndrome, I witnessed the transformative power of sports in fostering joy, confidence and community for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Inspired by his passion, I became involved in local inclusive sports programs in elementary school and have carried this dedication with me into my work with Special Olympics Massachusetts for the past six years.
Over the past six years, I have had the privilege of working with the Metrowest Flyers in Framingham, coaching bowling, cornhole and track and field practices seasonally. At Boston College, I have continued this work by joining BC Special Olympics, where I serve on the executive board, coordinating weekly practices and organizing our annual Polar Plunge fundraiser. These experiences have been transformative, not only for the athletes but for me as well.
The impact of Special Olympics Massachusetts cannot be overstated. The joy, confidence and camaraderie it fosters in athletes through practices, tournaments and community-building are invaluable. For me, it has been a consistent pocket of joy during my weeks, providing a true sense of purpose and connection. This has become an intrinsic part of who I am. This incredible organization’s unwavering efforts to empower athletes and create an inclusive community depend on the generosity of supporters like you. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of these athletes and their families.
Thanks for your support, can’t wait for April 21st.
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Canvas reportedly reaches deal with hackers for stolen data – Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News
BOSTON (WHDH) – The maker of the online learning platform Canvas has reportedly reached a deal wit the hackers who took down the site last week to get their data back.
The company did not reveal what was given to the hackers in exchange for the return of more than 275 million users’ data, but said they confirmed the data was detroyed.
Canvas was down for several hours last week because of the cyberattack.
The hacking group said nearly 9,000 schools worldwide were impacted, including Harvard University.
They said they accessed billions of private messages and personal information.
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Investigators identified Tyler Brown of Boston as the man who allegedly opened fire on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts, leaving two victims with life-threatening injuries.
Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan said Brown fired 50 to 60 shots on the busy road shortly after 1 p.m. Monday.
Two male victims were hit in vehicles, Ryan said. They are in critical condition and fighting for their lives.
A Massachusetts State Police trooper and a civilian with a license to carry a firearm went toward the gunman and fired their weapons at him. Officers treated Brown at the scene, and he was brought to a Boston hospital, where he is in intensive care, according to the district attorney.
This video shared with NBC10 Boston appears to show a man opening fire at cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Monday, May 11, 2026.
Authorities have, so far, shared limited information about the suspect.
“Mr. Brown is from Boston, and apparently was in the process of moving here. We understand that Mr. Brown was under the supervision of either the Massachusetts Probation Department or Department of Parole,” Ryan said.
She did not elaborate on why Brown may have been on probation or parole.
“We will address Mr. Brown’s criminal record, if any, at the arraignment,” she said.
Ryan added that she did not know enough about Brown’s condition to say whether he would be arraigned in court or in a hospital bed. The timing was also not clear.
He will face two counts of armed assault with intent to murder and firearms charges, and “a variety of other charges as we unfold what took place, exactly, and we have a chance to speak to the many, many people who were out there,” Ryan said.
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Portion of Storrow Drive, Soldiers Field Road will close nightly through August – The Boston Globe
An inbound stretch of Storrow Drive and Soldiers Field Road will be closed each night through August for tunnel repairs, officials announced.
Starting Monday, the closures will begin at 8 p.m. and last until 5 a.m., state officials said.
Road closures begin at North Harvard Street in Allston and stretch along the Charles River Esplanade to Mugar Way in Boston, near the Hatch Memorial Shell, officials said.
Traffic will be detoured into Cambridge over the Anderson Bridge, along Memorial Drive, and then be routed into Boston over the Longfellow Bridge.
The closures will allow ongoing repairs to the Storrow Drive Tunnel in the Back Bay. The work is the first phase of a two-stage project to extend the lifespan of the tunnel, which carries roughly 50,000 drivers to and from downtown Boston daily.
The outbound portion of the tunnel and accompanying roadways will not be affected.
State transportation officials said changes to the work schedule will be made when necessary to minimize impacts during major local events at TD Garden, Fenway Park, or during the FIFA World Cup and 250th anniversary celebrations scheduled for this summer.
Additional changes may be made without notice due to weather.
Transportation officials have not specified when the closures will end.
Bryan Hecht can be reached at bryan.hecht@globe.com. Follow him on Instagram @bhechtjournalism.
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