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East to West: September 23, 2022

East to West: September 23, 2022

Taylor Hawthorne September 23, 2022

Happy first day of fall! Today on East to West we cover a fire in Allston which left close to $3 million in damages, a campus-wide power outage,Martha's Vineyard migrant crisis and more. Click here...

Fire in Allston

Fire in Allston leaves $3 million in damage, several local businesses temporarily close

Ruihan Yang September 22, 2022
A fire in Allston destroys several restaurants and stores, temporarily closing them for weeks to come.
The space at 580 Commonwealth Ave. formerly occupied by Italian restaurant Scoozi will soon reopen as Shu DaXia, a Chinese hot pot chain. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Hot pot restaurant to replace Scoozi

Iris Tao March 4, 2020
Shu DaXia, a popular hot pot chain from the city of Chengdu in southwestern China, will open its first location in the United States near Kenmore Square at 580 Commonwealth Ave.
Campus crime logs: 12/6

Campus crime logs: 12/6

JenRacoosin December 6, 2018

The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department crime logs from Nov. 29–Dec. 1. Balloon trips B&E alarm at Global Development Policy Center A breaking and entry...

The 57 bus line along Brighton Avenue is one of the busiest bus rides in the MBTA network. LivableStreets Alliance is pushing for the City of Boston to create bus-only lanes in order to mitigate congestion on the roads. COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Advocates urge City to open bus-only lanes

Daily Free Press Staff September 30, 2018
A local transportation advocacy group is pushing to improve Boston’s bus system by urging the City to implement bus-only lanes.
Tavern in the Square, a popular bar among students in Allston, was closed for renovations and rebranding over the summer. PHOTO BY JOSEE JEAN MATELA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Student hangout Tavern Allston reopens, new design embraces diversity of area

Josee Matela September 6, 2018

As students headed home and enjoyed the summer downtime, Tavern Allston hurried and labored for months to makeover the restaurant from floor to ceiling. The popular student hangout closed in July and...

City Crime Logs: Jan. 26

Solange Hackshaw February 1, 2018

The following crime reports were taken from the Boston Police Department crime logs from Jan. 26th.   Driving Miss Mary Jane: A Drug Transaction on Commonwealth Ave. While conducting a drug...

Construction for the replacement of the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge is set to begin July 26, requiring significant lane reductions and a total shut down of the MBTA Green Line. PHOTO BY HALEY ABRAM/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Upcoming Commonwealth Avenue Bridge construction deemed disruptive yet strategic

Shannon Larson July 23, 2017

Commonwealth Avenue Bridge will be getting a major facelift starting July 26, in a replacement project that’s slated to take 18 and a half days to complete. The Commonwealth Avenue Bridge Replacement...

City Crime Logs: April 25

City Crime Logs: April 25

Sophia Brown April 27, 2017

The following reports were taken from the Boston Police Department Crime Logs from April 25. Attempted robbery on Chester St. At 12:40 a.m. on Tuesday, officers responded to a silent call, a method...

City Crime Logs: March 27-28

City Crime Logs: March 27-28

Noor Adatia March 29, 2017

The following reports were taken from the Boston Police Department crime logs from March 27–28. Streaking reported on Brighton Avenue Officers responded to reports of an individual streaking around...

POP Allston’s Yoga Hub offers locals and students the chance to experience classes at little to no cost through a donation-based fee. PHOTO BY LEXI PLINE/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Yoga Hub offers Bostonians donation-based classes

Mariel Cariker February 18, 2016

For students and locals alike, Boston is a city is known for its high cost of living and often overpriced amenities. Because of this, affordability often becomes a key player in deciding where to eat,...

Shared car and bike lanes coming to Allston

Daily Free Press Admin April 24, 2013

In an effort to make a safer environment on roads shared by bicyclists and motorists, the city of Boston will create lanes this coming spring on Brighton Avenue in Allston that both cars and bikes can...

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