Main Street Blog

What an energizing start to 2026!

What an energizing start to 2026!  January 20 we gathered with our fellow Executive Directors and the City of Boston Mayor’s Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion team for our [...]

Community, pancakes, and purpose—Allston-Brighton at its best!

Community, pancakes, and purpose—Allston-Brighton at its best! Today’s Annual Allston-Brighton Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast, held at the Presentation School Foundation Community Center, brought neighbors together despite the freezing temperatures — [...]

Jeopardy Champions Wildcard winner, Brighton Resident, Cameron Berry

Brighton resident Cameron Berry recently won the 2026 Jeopardy! Champions Wildcard tournament, earning a spot in the Tournament of Champions. In the interview with Allstonia, Cameron talks about his long-time [...]

Dorr’s Liquor Mart 40th Anniversary

We want to send a huge thank-you to our friends at @dorrs_liquor_mart for this wonderful honor! 🍻 Kelly McGrath, Executive Director of Brighton Main Streets, said, “We’re so lucky to [...]

The 21st Annual Allston–Brighton Toy Drive

The 21st Annual Allston–Brighton Toy Drive 🎄 Brighton Main Streets is proud to support the annual Allston–Brighton Toy Drive hosted by State Representative Mike Moran. Each year, this event brings [...]

A Bit of History, Entering Brighton

WBZ 1030 Radio recently produced an engaging video highlighting the brief history of Brighton. Brighton–Allston historian Charlie Vasiliades collaborated with WBZ reporter Jeromey Russ to help bring key moments of [...]

Boston Children’s Hospital to Build a State-of-the-Art Pediatric Hospital at Franciscan Children’s in Brighton

Boston Children’s Hospital has announced plans to construct a new $640 million, state-of-the-art pediatric psychiatric hospital on the campus of Franciscan Children’s in Brighton. This transformative project is being made [...]

New Restaurants to Try in Boston, December 2025

Brighton Main Streets Executive Director Kelly McGrath is delighted to celebrate the arrival of an exciting new culinary experience at Widowmaker Brewing. Renowned Chef Keith Sarasin is elevating the neighborhood’s [...]

Brighton Tree Lighting brightens the night

🌟 Thank you to the Bulletin Newspaper for highlighting the Brighton Center Tree Lighting! We’re incredibly grateful to @rockland_trust and the Brighton Elks for organizing this wonderful community event. First [...]

Amex Shop Small Grants Programs

PROGRAM OVERVIEW To help small businesses grow, innovate, and support their local communities, American Express is teaming up with Main Street America this Small Business Saturday® to launch the Amex Shop [...]