Main Street Blog

Ama at the Atlas Giving Back to the Community

Congratulations to Biplaw and Nyacko on their newest restaurant, Ama at The Atlas! Owners of the award-winning Comfort Kitchen in Dorchester, they are bringing another incredible dining experience to the [...]

State Representative Kevin Honan Newsletter

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

Small Business, Big Dreams! $25,000 Grand Prize Contest

Small Business, Big Dreams Contest At Rockland Trust, we know that behind every small business is a big dream—and we want to help bring yours to life! Official Contest Rules [...]

Cambridge Street Bridge Preservation

MassDOT has removed the barriers at the base of the Franklin Street footbridge, allowing cyclists to travel southbound on Cambridge Street. In a statement to Allstonia on Tuesday, Emily Jacobsen, [...]

Future of the Jackson Mann site in Brighton

According to an article by Joanna Lin of Allstonia, (dated 12/2025) uncertainty continues to surround the future of the Jackson Mann site in Brighton. The Jackson Mann School closed in [...]

Lincoln Street Noise Barrier

MassDOT will host a public open house at the Josephine Fiorentino Community Center on February 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The open house will feature details regarding the proposed noise [...]

Learn How To Shape the Boston You Love

Planning Department – City of Boston 📣 Now Launching: Boston’s First-Ever Planning Academy! Ever wondered how Boston is planned—and how you can have a real voice in shaping its future? [...]

Raised Bed Garden Program

The Office of Food Justice is partnering with GrowBoston to connect with Boston residents interested in receiving a raised bed. Raised bed gardens are containers for soil raised above the [...]

Temporary Closure of the Allston/Brighton Food Pantry

Temporary Closure Notice Due to severe weather, roof damage, and resulting water infiltration, the Allston Brighton Food Pantry will be closed for approximately two weeks while repairs and remediation are [...]

Devlin’s Valentines Dance Party

Devlin’s Valentine’s Dance Party Brighton Main Streets is excited to collaborate with Devlin’s for a Valentine’s Day celebration focused on music, dancing, and community. Guests are encouraged to make dinner reservations [...]