Heather Alterisio

1 week ago | boston.com | Heather Alterisio

A pedestrian, who was struck Friday night by someone driving a stolen vehicle on a Lowell sidewalk, has since died from his injuries, a spokesperson for the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office confirmed. Christopher Campbell, 30, of Billerica faces a slew of charges in connection to the incident and others, according to a press release from the DA’s office, Lowell police, and State Police.

3 weeks ago | boston.com | Heather Alterisio

For athletes and spectators alike, there is no shortage of emotions when it comes to the Boston Marathon. Especially in that final stretch. From exhausted, but happy leaps to extra support from fellow runners, emotions often reach a peak as athletes near the Back Bay finish line. And though crossing the finish line is the focus for many athletes, at least one local doctor had even more cause for celebration: a successful marriage proposal.

3 weeks ago | boston.com | Heather Alterisio

Running the Boston Marathon once is a feat in its own right. But there are the athletes that just keep coming back, making this particular 26.2-mile course an annual tradition. Those who finish the historic race at least 25 consecutive times are eligible to be considered for entry into the Quarter Century Club. Despite any number of factors that could prevent them from making it to the starting line in Hopkinton each year — a missed bus or flight, injury or health concern, etc.

4 weeks ago | boston.com | Heather Alterisio

Boston Marathon With Marathon Monday just a week away, athletes and spectators alike may be anxious to learn the forecast. Here’s a very early look at the weather, according to Boston-area meteorologists.

1 month ago | boston.com | Heather Alterisio

National News LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jillian Lauren, author and wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, was shot and injured by Los Angeles police and arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after pointing a gun at officers from her front yard, authorities said Wednesday. The 51-year-old Lauren, identified by police as Jillian Shriner and listed as Jillian Lauren Shriner in jail records, had injuries that were not life-threatening after the shooting in the northeast Los Angeles neighborhood of...