Ted Kennedy

Logan-Kennedy International Airport?

adamg — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 09:23:18 -0400

State Rep. Lori Ehrlich of Marblehead is proposing adding Kennedy's name to the airport, the Globe reports, in a story that also answers the question: Just who was Logan, anyway?

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Cardinal used Kennedy funeral to press Obama on abortion

adamg — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:48:59 -0400

Cardinal Sean O'Malley blogs about his participation in Ted Kennedy's funeral, defends his decision from Kennedy haters and adds that he used his brief time talking to President Obama to tell him the church will only support universal health care if it does not include abortion provisions.

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Boston high school to be renamed for Kennedy

adamg — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:21:09 -0400

The School Committee voted tonight to rename the Health Careers Academy as the Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers in honor of Kennedy's work on health care. Mayor Menino proposed the change last Friday.

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Nobs in the know used the Orange Line after Kennedy Mass

adamg — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:22:11 -0400

The Herald reports that some dignitaries at Ted Kennedy's Mass at Mission Church tired of waiting in the pouring rain for a shuttle bus back to the Northeastern parking garage where their cars were - so they hopped on the Orange Line. Among them: New York Sen. Chuck Schumer:

... Schumer, who is a Brooklyn, N.Y., homeboy, seemed quite comfortable taking the train, unlike dozens of other wet, bedraggled funeral invitees who had to wrestle with the Charlie Card automated ticket purchasing system! ...

Ave Maria on Tremont Street

adamg — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 19:14:29 -0400

Stephen McCarthy captured one man's musical farewell to Ted Kennedy on Mission Hill yesterday:

h/t J. Kaliontzis.

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Kennedy's letter to the Pope

adamg — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 11:56:14 -0400

The Phoenix posts excerpts.

Kennedy funeral FAQ

adamg — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 10:06:52 -0400

Michael Paulson answers some questions about the funeral Mass yesterday.

Waiting on Mission Hill

adamg — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:32:51 -0400

Korri Leigh Crowley watched on Mission Hill as the Kennedy funeral procession approached (above). Third Decade was nearby, at Tremont and Parker (below).

Respective photos copyright Korri Leigh Crowley and Third Decade. Posted in the Universal Hub pool on Flickr.

Ted Kennedy Jr.'s remembrance.

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Why Channel 4 has the best funeral coverage

adamg — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 10:30:47 -0400

Steve Garfield explains.

Live streaming of the service.

Seems to me like the most critical word

roadman — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:14:28 -0400

in this alert from the MBTA is missing. However, you be the judge.

NOTE TO CUSTOMERS TRAVELING TO SEN. KENNEDY MEMORIAL: Due to excessve crowds and concerns for public safety at the JFK Library the line for public viewing will be closed to the public effective at 1:00pm. After 1:00pm there will be additional service to the JFK Library. We apologize for any inconvenience. 8/28/2009 12:49 PM