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Angelina J. Parker
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Boston, Naming Developer, Moves to Next Stage of Replacing Demolished Sound Museum
The city of Boston has selected a developer and consultant to manage the long-awaited replacement of the Sound Museum, a popular musicians’ rehearsal space in Brighton demolished two years ago to be developed into biotech labs.
Allston-Brighton City Council Candidates Go Head to Head, but Present Similar Progressive Policies at Election Forum
At the first election forum for Allston Brighton’s two city council candidates on Monday night, incumbent Elizabeth A. “Liz” Breadon and her challenger, Pilar Ortiz, proved their policy stances to be more similar than different.
Allston Residents ‘Disappointed’ by Discontinuation of Harvard Recreation Memberships
The Harvard Ed Portal discontinued its offering of memberships to recreational facilities across its Cambridge and Allston campuses this month, ending a community benefit that had granted hundreds of Allston-Brighton residents cheap access to the University’s gyms, climbing wall, and pool.
Immigrant Services Expand Support to Adjust to ICE Threats in Allston-Brighton
As the Trump administration conducts a nationwide deportation campaign against undocumented immigrants, long-standing support infrastructure for immigrants in Allston-Brighton is now adapting to a climate of fear after straining to support influxes of immigrants over the past few years.
Allston-Brighton Councilor Breadon Calls for Leniency in Sentencing Disgraced Former Council Member
As former Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson faces sentencing this Friday for counts of wire fraud and theft of federal funds, she comes into the hearing with the vocal support of several of her former colleagues — including Allston-Brighton’s own councilor.
On Allston Christmas, Thrifters Celebrate the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Each September 1, hundreds of U-hauls and pickup trucks descend upon Allston as thousands of resident leases end and students move in and out of their housing for the school year.
Federal Funding for the Allston I-90 is in Danger. Faster Progress Might Have Saved It.
A crucial chunk of funding for the decade-in-the-making realignment of the Massachusetts Turnpike in Allston is under threat following the passage of President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which eliminates the source of a $335 million grant to the project.
City Employee Pilar Ortiz Declares Candidacy for Boston City Council
Pilar Ortiz, the chief of staff for the City of Boston’s Law Department, will challenge incumbent Elizabeth A. “Liz” Breadon for her spot in the next Boston City Council.
Amid Uncertainties for Boston PILOT, Harvard Fails To Fulfill Payment for 13th Year
Harvard failed to fully make its requested Payment in Lieu of Taxes payment for the 13th year in a row last year, according to City of Boston data released last week.
After Fight Over Replacement of Allston Sound Museum, City Kicks Off Redevelopment
The city of Boston officially kickstarted a process to replace the Sound Museum on Monday. The replacement of the Brighton-based rehearsal space has been hotly contested by the musicians who once rehearsed there.