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Boston Marathon Bombing: Share Thoughts, Resources, Reflections On Patch

Connect with your neighbors and talk about Monday's explosion in our Local Voices section.

It’s tough to cope with situations that just don’t make sense.

Following the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary, several Renton bloggers shared their thoughts and opened the lines of neighborhood communication about school safety and gun-ownership rights.

Amanda Liddle reflectde on Sandy Hook and brought the conversation home with a dicussion on Renton crime.

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Pastor Cara Scriven shared how ” following Sandy Hook.

Today’s Boston Marathon bombing is as equally incomprehensible. If you have questions to ask, resources to share, or just need a creative outlet, start a discussion with your neighbors using our Local Voices section.

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The following comes from our Facebook News Feed:

City of Renton, WA -- GovernmentThe Balanced Athlete's Facebook page is compiling reports about the safety of Rentonians who were running in today's Boston Marathon. @wapio3021 reports than nine people from Renton were in today's marathon--we're hoping all are safe after today's tragedy.

Renton Firefighters Our thoughts and prayers are with the people and first responders in Boston.

New Life Church, RentonCall to prayer: An explosion occurred at the Boston Marathon a little while ago. Many are injured. Pray for families, victims & first responders.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline '1-800-273-TALK (8255)' Our hearts are with the victims of the Boston Marathon explosion. If you're worried about a loved one, call Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 or text Text TalkWithUs to 66746.

Write your own reactions or note to the victims of the Boston bombing by blogging on Patch, or leaving a note in the comment section, below.


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