BOSTON – On Friday, Greater Boston residents will celebrate the second annual "One Boston Day," which Mayor Marty Walsh officially designated in a proclamation on Monday, commemorating the April 15, 2013, Boston Marathon bombings and the public response spurred by the attack.
"The camaraderie and spirit of togetherness continued beyond that day, and that week, and that year, fostered the essence of togetherness and resiliency," Walsh said in the proclamation. "The courage shown by Bostonians, both far and near, set in stone the spirit of the city and set the tone for the future."
BOSTON – Easing safety concerns among women providing a ride-sharing service in which female drivers only pick up female passengers may seem like a good business proposition. At least, that's what Chariot for Women hopes it will become when it begins operating in Boston in future months.
The idea has clearly touched a nerve. While the service had been expected to begin April 19, the owner told the Associated Press this week that the start had been pushed back to ensure that the online and smartphone apps it will use can handle the demand. Interest in the service has surged past expectations, as evidenced by its Facebook.com page, which already has reached almost 14,000 "likes," after the company attracted media attention.
