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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.
A person wearing a mask rides the B-line train to Boston College. Through its new Ride Safer program, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has begun distributing free face masks to passengers in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19. LAURYN ALLEN/ DFP FILE

MBTA distributes free face coverings to commuters

Emily Stevenson November 30, 2020
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has begun distributing free masks during popular commuting times as part of their campaign to prevent coronavirus transmission.
Yuly Fuentes-Medel and Julianne Gauron sit at a panel on Fashion and Aerospace for Advanced Realities Nov. 2 in Cambridge. PHOTO BY RACHEL SHARPLES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Aerospace, fashion find interdisciplinary future

Mayzura Restalia Munaf November 8, 2017

In the advent of this new space age, people who wish to travel out to space should start thinking of how their lives are going to be like beyond Earth’s atmosphere. While aerospace technology is...

New Balance is one of many companies in the spotlight after its vice president of public affairs expressed his support for President-elect Donald Trump. PHOTO BY JESS RICHARDSON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Election sparks debate regarding businesses’ political stances

Alex Peña November 29, 2016

The election of Donald Trump has prompted the business world with one big question: now what? The president-elect’s policies could impact each industry differently, leading to a number of businesses...

Blueberry pie doughnuts sit on display inside Mei Mei as part of a Stacked Donuts pop-up at the restaurant in April. PHOTO BY BROOKE JACKSON-GLIDDEN/DFP FILE PHOTO

Muse picks for best arts and culture of 2014

Hannah Landers December 11, 2014

Best New Boston Bite: 2014, year of the fancy doughnut Brooke Jackson-Glidden While San Francisco is hyperventilating over $4 toast, Boston has the breakfast game down with a new twist on a classic. Let’s...

Miss USA 2014 Nia Sanchez visited Boston for the first time on Thursday as part of her campaign to advocate for breast cancer awareness and celebrate the Susan G. Komen Massachusetts Race for the Cure. PHOTO COURTESY OF REGAN COMMUNICATIONS GROUP

Miss USA visits Boston in campaign to raise awareness for breast, ovarian cancer

Michelle Marino October 1, 2014

It's become a comfortable and ubiquitous cliché: what pageant queens lack in substance, they make up for in looks. When the generalization finds itself tired and overworked, there is oftentimes a scandal...

New Balance in running to supply troops with American shoes

Daily Free Press Admin April 28, 2014

To uphold its commitment to provide troops with American-made supplies, the U.S. Department of Defense is considering a contract with Allston-based New Balance to provide the military with sneakers. The...

New Balance funding launches BU varsity lacrosse program

Daily Free Press Admin February 23, 2014

Although the Boston University men’s lacrosse team has only played three games in its franchise history, talks of introducing the team to the university began prior to the start of the decade, said Director...

Brighton Common to build more community in Allston-Brighton area

Daily Free Press Admin October 28, 2013

In a series of continued projects in the Brighton area, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino announced the official opening of Brighton Common on Thursday. Jacquelyn Goddard, spokeswoman for the Parks Department...

New Balance breaks ground on headquarters in Allston-Brighton

Daily Free Press Admin September 24, 2013

Moving into the Allston-Brighton area, New Balance broke ground on Monday on its new world headquarters as officials attributed much of the progress to Boston Mayor Thomas Menino for his dedication...

New Balance field to strengthen athletic programs

Daily Free Press Admin January 24, 2013

The New Balance Field at Boston University, set to open in the fall of 2013, will expand the reputation and quality of BU athletics to be among the best in the country, officials said. “When we finish...

New Balance to build headquarters in Brighton

Daily Free Press Admin November 29, 2012

Residents of Brighton will see a major renovation to their community as New Balance, a Boston-based athletic shoe and apparel company, plans to build a world headquarters and health and wellness district near...

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