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People in Back Bay were mixed in their reaction to President Obama's Sunday night announcement that Osama bin Laden had been killed by a U.S. operation outside Pakistan's capital city. Some saw the moment as victorious, others questioned elements of the operation and response - including reports that bin Laden's body was buried at sea within 24 hours of his death, and the appropriate level of celebration.
The Graffiti NaBBers, a Neighborhood Association of Back Bay committee, has proposed putting cameras, lights, signs, and other security equipment on fire escapes in public alleys to stop rooftop graffiti in the commercial district. The plan goes before the city's Back Bay Architectural Commission on May 11. Here's what people had to say about the plan.
The 115th Boston Marathon will draw thousands of people from all over the world to the city on April 18. And as more than 20,000 runners complete the 26.2 miles from Hopkinton to the finish line on Boylston Street in Copley Square, here's how people in Back Bay celebrate on race day.
With the Red Sox starting the season down 0-3, let's hope they have more luck at Fenway. Here's what people are excited about as we gear up for the home opener on Friday.
Last month the City Council filed a petition asking for a public hearing to discuss a smoking ban in public parks. If Boston adopts such a restriction, the city would join hundreds of other communities that have already done so - including New York. Before councilors debate, here's what people in Back Bay had to say about the issue.
We're over the hump! Sunday marked the first day of spring, and the weather is following right along. After a long, dreary winter, here's what some people look forward to.