Main Street Blog

Speedway Welcome to Our Newest Neighbor, Momma’s!

Known for its thoughtfully curated neighborhood market in Cambridge, Momma’s celebrates local food while supporting New England farmers, producers, and makers. Now, they’re bringing that same welcoming experience to Brighton. [...]

McKinney Playground: Upcoming Closure, Fence and Tree Work

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department has announced upcoming construction at McKinney Playground, including improvements to the park’s fencing, landscaping, and perimeter vegetation. Beginning August 17, most of the park [...]

Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship

The Elks National Foundation is offering 500 four-year scholarships to outstanding high school seniors through its Most Valuable Student Scholarship program. Applicants are judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. [...]

Taste Brighton’s History: Celebrate Boston 250

Brighton Main Streets is excited to partner with Allston-Brighton Food Tours to present “Menu of the Day: Revolutionary Brighton — Discovering 250 Years of Community, Courage, and Change.” Brighton has [...]

MoonLight Nails & Spa Welcomes You Under New Management

New Look. New Management. Same Great Care. MoonLight Nails & Spa is excited to welcome you to our newly renovated salon and celebrate a new beginning under new management. Come [...]

Green Line Service Suspension Begins August 8 Through August 16

Green Line service on the B, C, D, and E branches will be suspended starting tomorrow through August 16. The affected areas include service between Babcock Street/Cleveland Circle and Government [...]

City of Boston Summer 2026 Business Impact Survey

The City of Boston is conducting a Summer 2026 Business Impact Survey to better understand how this summer’s major events have affected small businesses throughout Boston. During June and July [...]

Healthy Rides: Affordable Transportation for Boston Seniors

Access to affordable, flexible transportation can be a challenge for Boston’s older residents. Healthy Rides, a collaborative initiative from Age Strong and community partners, helps remove transportation barriers and makes [...]

8/3 -8/7 Allston-Brighton Road Construction Update

Below is the current list of projects scheduled for construction in Allston and Brighton this week. Please keep in mind that construction schedules may change due to weather or unforeseen [...]

State Representative Kevin Honan Releases News Letter

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