Boston Marathon Explosion Puts DC Communities, Nation on Alert

A tragic Boston Marathon explosion Monday near the finish line has the nation and the DC area once again on alert for terrorist acts.

At least three people were killed in the blast and more than 125 people were injured, according to The Boston Globe. Several news outlets reported that one of those killed was an 8-year-old boy.

• Follow developments on the Boston marathon possible explosion and security situation in Boston on Beacon Hill Patch here.

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The marathon explosion put DC under a hightened alert. In DC, report suspicious activity using the DC Police iWATCH at iwatchdc.org/?site=dc

Here's a list of Woodbridge runners who registered for the event, according to the Boston Athletic Association website.

If you're looking for family members in Boston or you have family members who might be looking for you, call 617-635-4500 or go to this Red Cross site: http://www.redcross.org/find-help or to this Google site: http://google.org/personfinder/2013-boston-explosions/