Main Street Blog

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, [...]

Rogers Park Court Improvements, Coming Soon!

According to Boston City Councilor Liz Breadon, exciting improvements are on the way for Rogers Park! This spring, the Parks Department has begun renovations on the park’s sports courts, including [...]

Allston and Brighton not happy with Jackson Mann decision

According to the article in the The Bulletin, frustration is mounting in Allston-Brighton over delays in rebuilding the Boston Center for Youth and Families (BCYF) Jackson Mann Community Center. Roughly [...]

Swan Boats in Brighton

This remarkable photo, taken in 1930 on Mapleton Street in Brighton, captures men repainting Boston’s beloved Swan Boats during the off-season. Long before they returned to the water each spring, [...]

State Representative Kevin Honan Newsletter

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

Allston-Brighton schools are facing staffing and budget cuts

Allston-Brighton schools are facing staffing and budget cuts under the newly approved $1.7 billion Boston Public Schools budget. On average, local schools will see about a 3% drop in funding [...]