Massachusetts Trip Ideas: Coastal Towns, Weekend Drives & Food Spots Worth Building a Day Around

"If you love places with personality, regulars, and sandwiches worth planning a day around, you're in the right state." We couldn't agree more! Congratulations to Jim's Deli & Restaurant on [...]

Rose Hanlon Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual whose dedication, passion, and lifelong commitment have made a lasting impact on our community. We are proud to celebrate Rose Hanlon as this [...]

Brighton Marine Introduces New Organizational Name: BrightonOne

A longtime leader in serving veterans and military-connected families, Brighton Marine Inc. has announced that it is now operating under the organizational name BrightonOne. The new name reflects the nonprofit's [...]

Share Your Vision for the Future of the Jackson Mann Site

The City of Boston wants to hear from the Allston-Brighton community about the future of the Jackson Mann site. While there is strong community support for building a new Boston [...]

Boston Planning Department Seeks Community Input on Cleveland Circle Improvements

The Boston Planning Department recently held a virtual public meeting to present draft concepts for improving safety and accessibility in Cleveland Circle, ahead of the MBTA's planned Green Line track [...]

State Representative Kevin Honan Releases Newsletter

State Representative Kevin Honan Releases July Newsletter Kevin Honan, who represents the 17th Suffolk District—including precincts in Allston, Brighton, and Brookline—has released his July newsletter. Currently the longest continuously serving [...]

Revolutionary Brighton: Discovering 250 Years of Community, Courage, and Change

As our nation celebrates 250 years of American independence, Brighton Main Streets is proud to help tell the story of our neighborhood's role in the founding of our country. This [...]

Book Donations Needed

Looking to clear some space on your bookshelves while supporting a great community resource? The Friends of the Brighton Branch Library welcome donations of gently used books that can help [...]

Residents Continue to Raise Concerns About Off-Campus Student Housing in Brighton

A recent report by Christian Uva for Gavel Media highlights ongoing concerns among Brighton residents regarding the impact of off-campus student housing on neighborhood life. Longtime residents in areas near [...]

It’s not “goodbye” it’s “see you later!”

A big milestone for our friends at the Veronica B. Smith Multi-Service Senior Center! While it's not "goodbye," it is a temporary "see you later" as the Center begins an [...]