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Death of bicyclist MIT professor takes community by surprise after state stays silent about Aug. 21 incident

by Marc Levy September 3, 2026

New MIT professor Thomas Rose has died from injuries sustained in an Aug. 21 collision at Memorial Drive and Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, the school said.

TAXONOMY

Tax tip of the week: You pay income taxes until you die, your estate pays taxes on income afterward

by Vincent Hicks August 3, 2026

If you die but your estate continues earning bank interest, dividends, rental income or investment gains, it's only the form of filing taxes that changes.

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Larry Aaronson, progressive educator at CRLS, is reported dead at 86

by Marc Levy August 1, 2026

Larry Aaronson, an educator retired from the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, died peacefully in his sleep at 7:11 a.m. Saturday, according to friends.

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Second escalator incident at Davis Square station ends with a rescue

by Marc Levy August 1, 2026

An incident Friday at the Davis Square T station in Somerville was reminiscent of a death this year when a man fell and get stuck in the escalator.

TAXONOMY

Tax tip of the week: Everyone has an estate. Who manages yours when you die?

by Vincent Hicks July 27, 2026

An estate is not something that applies only to wealthy families, but concerns anyone who dies owning property, holding financial accounts or owing debts.

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Chris Affleck, teacher and activist whose kids won Oscars, dies at 83

by Marc Levy July 24, 2026

The death of Chris Anne Affleck, 83, was announced Friday by the family. She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in December and died June 2.

BICYCLING

Tribute to bike safety advocate Louisa Gag draws hundreds and a surprise speaker: Boston mayor Wu

by Jiayu Liang July 17, 2026

A vigil for a bicyclist killed by a truck included a group ride, remembrances and promises from Boston's mayor, who's drawn rebukes for stalled safety projects.

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