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North End’s Roseann Sdoia Gets Fire Department Escort Home After Release From Hospital

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Roseann Sdoia, a North End resident that was severely injured in the Boston Marathon bombings, was released from the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital on Tuesday. She received a Fire Department escort home from Charlestown back to the North End. Roseann spoke about her recovery, shown in the TV news video below, at a press conference accompanied by the “guardian angels” that helped her on the day of the bombings. More updates on Roseann at her Recovery Fund website.

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Neil Diamond Makes Surprise Visit to Fenway on Saturday to Sing “Sweet Caroline”

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[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0XRlS3u8lU] At Fenway Park on Saturday afternoon, Neil Diamond surprised fans by leading a “Sweet Caroline” sing-a-long at the top of the 8th inning. Long synonymous with Boston’s Fenway and Red Sox, the song has been played by many major league ballparks this week, including New York and Chicago, to offer support as the Boston suffered Read More…
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Video: North End Societies Procession and Vigil on the Prado to Remember Marathon Victims

Posted on Author Matt Conti

[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0eBpU0o_oc] Video: The North End Societies held a solemn procession and vigil on Sunday, April 21, 2013, to remember those affected by the Boston Marathon bombings. Representing the societies, Jason Aluia from St. Anthony’s Club, spoke to the crowd about remembering the victims of the attacks and the aftermath. There was a special prayer Read More…
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We Are Boston’s Waterfront Updates Residents Association

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