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violent crime
Since the early 1990's, Boston has had less of what type of crime?
joining gangs
Boston police and local groups make an effort toprevent youth from doing what?
Murders
The Boston Miracle is the name for the reduction in what crime from 1990 to 1999?
26.5 per 100,000
What was the murder rate in Boston in 1990?
62
How many reported murders were there in 2008?
52
How many murders were there in 2014?
39
How many murders were there in Boston in 2015?
greater New England
Boston is culturally similar to what area?
Boston English
What is the Boston accent known as?
Irish Americans
Who influences Boston's politics and religion?
Boston slang
What are Bostons neologisms more commonly known as?
regional cuisine
Food with an emphasis on seafood, salt, and dairy is an exaple of what?
Athens of America
Known for its literary culture, Boston has also been called what?
the nineteenth century
What century did Ralph Waldo Emerson write in?
Old Corner Bookstore
What was the name of the bookstore the authors met in?
the Old Corner Bookstore
Where was the Atlantic Monthly first published?
1852
What year was the Boston Public Library founded?
Big Five
The Boston Symphony Orchestra is a member of what?
Gramophone
What classical music magazine called the Boston Symphony orchestra one of the worlds best orchestras?
Symphony Hall
What does Boston Symphony orchestra call home?
west of Back Bay
Where is Symphony Hall located?
south of Boston Common
Where is the theater District located?
First Night
What event occurs on New Year's Eve?
Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park
Where is the annual Boston Arts festival?
the North End
Where are Italian Summer feasts held?
Catholic saints
Whos is honored in the Italian Summer Feasts?
week-long
How long are the Harbor-Fest festivities?
several historic sites
What is preserved in the Boston national Historical Park?
the Freedom Trail
What is marked by a line of red bricks in the ground?
in the Seaport District
Where is the institute of contemporary Art located?
The Boston Athenaeum
What is one of the oldest libraries in the US?
within the city
Where is the New England Aquarium located?
from its earliest days
How long has Boston been a religious center?
nearly 300
How many Roman Catholic parishes are in Boston?
the South End
Where is the Cathedral of the Holy Cross located?
Back Bay
Where is the headquarters for the Christial Scientists?
King's Chapel
What was the city's first Anglican church?
generally very good
How is the air quality in Boston?
4 days
How many days between 2004 and 2013 was the air unhealthy?
the EPA
Who determined that the air quality was unhealthy on those 4 days?
cleaner energy facilities
Allston Green District is an example of what?
three
How many green housing facilities does the Allston green District contain?
every three years
How often is Boston's climate plan updated?
in 2013
When was the last time the climate plan was modified?
Thomas Menino
Whos is the late Mayor of Boston?
Mayor Thomas Menino
Who came up with the Renew Boston Whole Building Incentive?
cost of living
The incentive reduced the cost of what in buildings?
500
The goal is to get how many residents to sign up?
free
How much does the program cost?
wooden piles
Lots of older buildings are supported by what?
air
The piles begin to rot if exposed to what?
dropping
What has been happening to groundwater levels?
directly into sewers
Where does the groundwater go instead of into the ground?
four
How many major North American sports leagues are there?
36 championships
How many championships has Boston won in these leagues?
nine
How many championships have the sports leagues won since 2001?
financial concerns
Why did the city turn down the chance to host the 2024 Olympic games?
July 27, 2015
When did Boston withdraw its bid for hosting the Olympic games?
The Boston Red Sox
Who plays their games at Fenway park?
near Kenmore Square
Where is Fenway park?
1903
What year was the first game of the first world series played?
1912
What year was fenway Park built?
Red Stockings
What was the name of Bostons first baseball team?
the FleetCenter
What is the TD Gardens former name?
Boston Garden
What was the FleetCenter built to replace?
two
How many teams is TD garden the home to?
18,624
How many people can be seated in a basketball game at TD Garden?
17,565
How many people can be seated for an ice hockey game at TD Garden?
the National Football League
What league do the new England patriots belong to?
1960
What year were the new England patriots founded in?
Boston Patriots
What was the original name of the new England patriots?
after relocating
When dod the Boston patriots change their name?
Gillette Stadium
What stadium do the patriots play in?
four
How many NCAA Division I members play in Boston?
Boston College
Which college participates in college football at the highest level?
the Football Bowl Subdivision
What is the name of the highest level of college football?
Harvard
Who participates in the second highest level of college football?
Football Championship Subdivision
What is the name of the second highest level of college football?
the Boston Marathon
What is one of the most famous sporting events in the city?
October
When is the head of Charles Regatta held?
three
How many people were killed in the explosions at the Boston marathon?
Boston Common
What is the oldest public park in the US?
near the Financial District and Beacon Hill
Where is Boston Common located?
Boston Public Garden
What is next to Boston Common?
parks
The Emerald necklace is a string of what?
Frederick Law Olmsted
Who designed the Emerald necklace?
third-best
What ranking does the Boston park system have?
ParkScore
Who ranks city park systems?
a half-mile
Parkscore ranks the number of resident within what distance of the park?
every fourth year
How often are elections for mayor held in Boston?
extensive executive power
What kind of power does the mayor have?
Marty Walsh
Who became Mayor in january, 2014?
The School Committee
Who oversees the Boston Public Schools?
Boston
What is the capital of Massachusetts?
state politics
As the state capital, Boston plays a large role in what?
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
What is the MWRA?
Massport
What is the name of the massachusetts port authority?
The city
Where is the John F kennedy Federal office building located?
the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
What court is located in Boston?
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
What is the name of the famous bank located in Boston?