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Allston-Brighton Youth Athletic Committee

Are you looking for youth sports opportunities in Allston-Brighton? The Allston-Brighton Youth Athletic Committee landing page highlights and celebrates local youth programs, schools, and sports while sharing important updates for [...]

Brighton Farmer’s Market 2026 Application

Since 2016, the Brighton Farmers Market has offered a variety of local foods, farm-fresh produce, and sustainably raised meats, along with children’s activities and live music. The market prioritizes local [...]

The Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) is hiring lifeguards for the summer!

The Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) is hiring lifeguards for the summer! Looking for a great summer job? DCR is currently recruiting lifeguards to work at pools and waterfronts [...]

Black History Month Allston-Brighton Honoree

This year, in honor of Black History Month, the Boston City Council hosted a Builders of Boston celebration, led by Councilor Rev. John Culpepper, recognizing the legacy of Rev. Jesse [...]

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 [...]