Channel 5 helicopter makes emergency landing on Boston Common

Jan. 11, 2011   Leave a Comment  

(Courtesy of Jim Mooney)

A helicopter used by WCVB Channel 5 landed unexpectedly on Boston Common on Monday afternoon, triggering a massive emergency response from multiple local agencies. The helicopter, with the station’s markings, was visible on the Common as a large crowd gathered to see what happened. Boston Police quickly signaled the pilot and co-pilot were walking around [...]

Recap: Tea Party Express comes to Boston

April 14, 2010   1 Comment  

(Steve Holt for Blast)

The Big Apple Circus is set up in Government Center, but the elephants and tumblers were merely a sideshow to the political theatrics unfolding on Boston Common today. The Tea Party Express rolled into town today, bringing throngs of anti-tax, anti-big government Massachusetts residents out of the cracks and crevices of the bluest state in [...]

Transformers 2 contest can send a Bostonian to L.A.

April 28, 2009   Leave a Comment  

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At tomorrow’s screening of Michael Bay’s 2007 hit “Transformers” at the Boston Common Loews, one lucky fan will have the chance to win a free trip to the “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” premiere in Los Angeles. CORRECTION: One fan nationwide who best dresses up as their favorite Transformer will win a trip to the [...]