Thomas Menino's Passing
Stories on the passing of Boston's longest-serving mayor.
At Menino's Funeral, A 'People-Loving Urban Mechanic' Remembered
Former Boston Mayor Tom Menino has been laid to rest. WBUR's David Boeri reports on the funeral that bid him farewell.
Boston Residents Gather To Say Goodbye To Former Mayor Menino
Boston residents had one last chance to pay their respects to former Mayor Thomas Menino Monday. They lined the route of his procession through the city, and gathered to watch...
In Dudley Square, Menino Was 'Very Loved'
In Roxbury's Dudley Square, people lined the streets to pay their respects to former Mayor Thomas Menino, as his funeral procession winded through the neighborhood he worked to revitalize.
Photos: A 'Final Ride Home' For Mayor Menino
Former Boston Mayor Thomas Menino has taken his "final ride home" from Faneuil Hall to Most Precious Blood Parish in Hyde Park.
Boston Bids Mayor Menino A Final Farewell
Former Boston Mayor Thomas Menino was remembered Monday as a devoted public servant who "saw the deep potential in every human being."
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Thousands Say Goodbye To Menino At Faneuil
A line of mourners stretched around the block before doors had even opened for a public memorial to the former mayor, who died last week.
Map: Menino's 'Final Ride Home'
Members of the public are encouraged to line the procession route.
Boston's Innovation, Business Circles Remember Menino
The business and tech communities credit Tom Menino with a huge impact on shaping the Innovation District and boosting economic growth in the city.
Photos: Boston Mourns Menino's Passing With Messages, Flowers Left At Memorials
Many Bostonians are mourning the passing of former Boston Mayor Thomas Menino by leaving written messages, artwork and flowers at memorials in City Hall and downtown.
Menino Cast Mail Ballot Before Death, But It Won't Count
State law says that a mail ballot cannot be counted if election officers know the voter died before polls open on election day.
Victoria Reggie Kennedy, Widow Of Ted Kennedy, Shares Memories Of Menino
Victoria Reggie Kennedy, the widow of Ted Kennedy, speaks about her family's relationship with Menino.
Against Odds, Menino Fought Successfully To Merge 2 City Hospitals
Boston Medical Center officials recall Menino's determination to bring about the merger of Boston Medical Center and Boston University Medical Center Hospital.
Roxbury Reflects On Menino's Aim To Revitalize Dudley Square
There's perhaps no other neighborhood that best represents Mayor Thomas Menino's vision as the "Urban Mechanic" than Roxbury's Dudley Square.
Mayor Walsh, Menino's Successor, Reflects On Menino's Political Legacy
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, the man who succeeded former Mayor Thomas Menino, remembers the late mayor and reflects on his political legacy.
Dorchester, Mattapan Residents Pay Tribute To Menino At Church He Advocated For
An impromptu memorial service for Menino at the Morningstar Baptist Church on Blue Hill Avenue Thursday was attended by about 60 residents of Mattapan and Dorchester, who felt empowered with...
Friendly And 'Wasn't Fussy': Menino's North End Barber Remembers His Regular Of 21 Years
Tom Menino had a good rapport with the citizens of Boston. During his tenure at City Hall, he met countless people. As his barber, one Boston resident had a one...
Menino To Lie In Repose Sunday; Funeral Mass Monday
Thomas Menino is scheduled to lie in repose at Faneuil Hall on Sunday. The event that starts at 10 a.m. is open to the public.
In Hyde Park, Everyone Has A Menino Story To Tell
Former Boston Mayor Thomas Menino's imprint is on dozens of multi-million dollar initiatives around the city. But it's also everywhere in Readville, the section of Hyde Park where Menino, who...
Former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis Remembers Menino
Former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis discusses the legacy of former Boston Mayor Thomas Menino, who died Thursday at 7.
Sen. Warren: With Menino's Death, The City Of Boston Loses A Great Fighter
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren discusses the legacy of former Boston Mayor Thomas Menino, who died Thursday at 71.