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10 years later

Injured in the Boston Marathon bombing, Northeastern student Victoria McGrath became an inspiration to all. 10 years later, friends and family keep her memory alive

Northeastern reopens historic playground with a state-of-the-art upgrade, SEPTEMBER 2018

The historic William E. Carter Playground was introduced to the new millennium in a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Northeastern President Joseph E. Auon. A “tot lot” area with equipment for children with disabilities was dedicated to Victoria McGrath…

NORTHEASTERN, CITY BREAK GROUND ON NEW CARTER PLAYGROUND, JUNE 2017

Northeastern University and the city of Boston broke ground on the new William E. Carter Playground on Columbus Avenue. Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun announced that the children’s area at the park will be dedicated to alumna Victoria McGrath…

Boston Marathon runner ‘fulfilling something I feel has been left open’, APRIL 2017

Everyone who toes the line at the Boston Marathon is chasing some goal. Glenn Stowell, running for the first time, is motivated by Victoria McGrath’s selfless legacy…