Main Street Blog

Pavement Repairs at Cleveland Circle

Pavement repairs are coming to Cleveland Circle, which means upcoming diversions on the MBTA Green Line. Riders should plan ahead and expect service changes as work gets underway in the [...]

Allston/Brighton Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner – June 8

The Allston Brighton Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Dinner on Monday, June 8, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Williams Room at Harvard Business School’s Spangler [...]

Overnight Closures of Storrow Drive Eastbound and Soldiers Field Road Eastbound!

The Department of Conservation and Recreation and Massachusetts Department of Transportation are beginning interim repairs on the Storrow Drive Tunnel to extend the tunnel’s lifespan until a larger rehabilitation or [...]

Small Business Month – MAY

Join us all month long for a lineup of exciting events, hands-on workshops, networking opportunities, and community spotlights designed to uplift and support Boston’s incredible small business community. Whether you’re [...]

Allston-Brighton sees crime uptick

At a recent virtual meeting, the Allston Civic Association (ACA) gathered roughly 30 residents to discuss neighborhood concerns, with a noticeable uptick in crime topping the agenda. Reporting for The [...]

Love Your Block – Allston-Brighton 2026

The annual Love Your Block event once again brought out the very best in the Allston-Brighton community. As Executive Director Kelly McGrath shared, more than 100 volunteers spread out across [...]

Healthy Kids Day – YMCA

As Executive Director of Brighton Main Streets, Kelly McGrath is pleased to share what a wonderful experience we had tabling at Healthy Kids Day at the Oak Square YMCA. Healthy [...]

24 Patients Rescued After Fire Breaks Out At Brighton Hospital Overnight

A fire in an electrical room at Boston Medical Center – Brighton early Wednesday morning triggered a complex and high-risk evacuation of intensive care patients. The blaze, which broke out [...]

Franciscan Children’s – Construction Journey

Take a look at this video as it showcases the incredible construction journey of Franciscan Children's. From vision to progress, this project highlights the exciting transformation taking place to better [...]

Brighton Farmers Market – Volunteers Needed

We're looking for summer volunteers for the Brighton Farmers Market's 10th season! Our engaged volunteer community has helped make our market a true community hub for nearly a decade now, [...]