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People use a bike lane on Commonwealth Avenue. Allston residents demand more bike lanes. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Death of Allston man prompts questions of bike lanes, pedestrian safety

Nathan Metcalf February 2, 2024
Boston has so far failed to address concerns over cycling and pedestrian infrastructure after Samuel Alvarado, a 21-year-old man, was killed while riding his bike at the intersection of Hano and Cambridge St. in Allston last December, according to the Allston-Brighton Health Commission. 
Allston’s independent music venue Great Scott, which closed in May due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will relocate to the former location of Regina Pizzeria in Allston. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Great Scott successfully fundraises reopening, finds new Allston location

Molly Farrar October 8, 2020
The 44-year-old Allston landmark announced its relocation after collecting nearly $300,000 through an online fundraiser.

City Crime Logs: March 22–23

Eleanor Ho March 28, 2018
The following crime reports were taken from the Boston Police Department crime logs from March 22-23.
City Crime Logs: Nov. 13

City Crime Logs: Nov. 13

Kaylie Felsberg November 16, 2017

The following crime reports were taken from the Boston Police Department crime logs from Nov. 13. Missing person report at 77 Warren St. A director at the Children’s Collaborative reported a victim...

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