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76 Ashford St. Boston University purchased 76 Ashford St. in June. However, there are no plans for construction on the land. ZIBBY ENGLISH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Will BU construct StuVi III in Allston? The question remains unanswered.

Karyna Cheung October 1, 2024
After six years of little to no progress, City Realty sold the lot of 76 Ashford St. to BU this June. Approved by the City of Boston Planning Department, the project by real estate developers, City Realty, will feature 254 residential units and 1,875 square feet of retail space, along with bicycle storage and off-street parking spaces.
St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Brighton. Health care workers and community members will hold a rally directed at stakeholders and elected officials outside of the medical center on Monday. MATTHEW EADIE/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Steward financial crisis sparks community action at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center

George Lehman April 24, 2024
Health care workers and community members will hold a rally outside of St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center on Monday as closures threaten Massachusetts hospitals amidst the ongoing Steward healthcare crisis.
Jacob deBlecourt

Municipal election draws near with eyes on Allston-Brighton

Abigail Hassan October 26, 2023
In the neighborhood of Allston-Brighton, which makes up district nine on city council, incumbent councilor Liz Breadon is being challenged by 25-year-old Jacob deBlecourt. Breadon was first elected in 2019, when she became the city’s first openly LGBTQ+ city councilor. 
Connie Dai | DFP Staff

The Mezzala: New seasons, new players, new game

Benjamin Lee October 5, 2023
A new season has arrived and so have many changes in the footballing world. The summer is a chaotic time, with transfers, managers being sacked and fans having renewed hope, no matter how bad or good their last season was.
Tove Lo performing at the Roadrunner on Tuesday, Sept 12. Tove Lo released her latest album “Dirt Femme” on Oct. 14. ELLIE STEVENS/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

REVIEW: Tove Lo brings a sparkly grunge-pop performance to Roadrunner

Ellie Stevens September 17, 2023
Grammy-nominated singer Tove Lo performed her top hits such as "Habits(Stay High)" and "Talking Body," at Roadrunner as part of the tour for her latest album, “Dirt Femme."
Connie Dai | DFP Staff

The Mezzala: Title races … again

Benjamin Lee April 25, 2023
In this week's edition of The Mezzala, columnist Benjamin Lee breaks down the tightly contested title races in Germany and England.
The Pavement Coffeehouse in Brighton

Brighton Pavement Coffeehouse management accused of LGBTQ+ discrimination

Sydney Spottiswood April 13, 2023
Former workers of Brighton Pavement Coffeehouse have come forward with allegations of mistreatment and intimidation by management towards queer and transgender workers.
Connie Dai | DFP Staff

Football coaches are dropping like flies in the UK

Benjamin Lee April 6, 2023
Columnist Benjamin Lee discusses the recent slew of firings in UK Football in this week's edition of The Mezzala.
Connie Dai | DFP Staff

The Mezzala: Spanish drama and Napoli’s success

Benjamin Lee March 14, 2023
Columnist Benjamin Lee breaks down José María Enríquez Negreira's scandal and Napoli's recent success.
photo of apartment buildings

As rent prices increase in Allston, students rush to make housing arrangements

Amanda Brynn Birbara February 14, 2023
At the peak of lease-signing season, students struggle to find affordable housing in the neighborhood that has been a popular choice for BU students for decades.
Jackson Mann Community Center

Allston residents voice need for Jackson Mann Community Center

Julia Goujiamanis October 24, 2022
Boston Centers for Youth and Families held a community meeting Thursday for the residents of Allston and Brighton to discuss options for a new community center. The meeting contributes to a current study put in place, where BCYF will examine the Jackson Mann Community Center and create plans for its improvement or complete replacement.
RoadRunner

The Bowery Presents’ Roadrunner prioritizes fans and artists alike

Sophia Hebert September 26, 2022
The new concert venue in Allston is hosting indie artists Joji, Japanese Breakfast, Remi Wolf, Steve Lacy and beabadoobee, among others.
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