Late night jogging. How late is too late?

Last night around 10:45 p.m., I saw a jogger going for a very late evening run around the Reservoir. Now that’s dedication! Who runs that late last night? And more importantly, is that even safe? I’m not sure I’d feel safe that late at night.

Dance turns into fight

He danced with a couple other women. His girlfriend reportedly beat them up. Now they’re both in trouble with the cops. Read the story here.

Harvard job listing

Looks like the university will hire someone who’s job it is to make sure the community gets benefits from Harvard’s expansion into Allston. Read more here.

Don’t miss these stories on our site

St. E’s named a leader in cancer care. Read more here.
Also, a new barber spa seeks to give men the same opportunities that women have to access spa services. It also seeks to be a “way of life.”
And finally — Harper’s had a benefit concert for Mr. Butch last Friday. See some photos here.

Another city council candidates forum

This just came in from the CDC:
City Council Candidates Forum
Tuesday, August 7
Jackson Mann Community Center
500 Cambridge St., Allston
6:30PM Coffee & Socializing
7:00PM Program Begins
If you missed the great candidate forum at the Oak Square YMCA (sponsored by the Allston and Brighton Boards of Trade and AV Main Streets), come meet the candidates in [...]

Candidates forum fun

The candidates forum on Monday wasn’t all business. Here are a few lighthearted moments that made me laugh.
When asked what she would do differently from Jerry McDermott, Rosie Hanlon replied that she could offer “a view from a broad.”
Alex Selvig asked voters to elect a motivated city councilor with fresh ideas. James Jenner, who spoke [...]

What a nightmare

Today was by far the worst commute of my life. I do not live in Allston-Brighton, nor do I live in Needham, where our office is. I live in North Attleboro, which means I need to take Interstate 95 and Route 128 to get to my office every day.
This morning, I ran out my door [...]

Looking for our latest history contest?

Here it is!

More on McDonald’s

As Rich said below, the 24-hour drive-through ideas probably won’t happen soon. Read the story here.

Looking for the latest police log?

Here it is.

Tim Schofield on Blue Mass Group

Schofield posted to this site earlier this week and seems to have prompted quite a discussion, including about whether or not it matters that he would be an openly gay city councilor.

Sneak a peek at this week’s paper

Also inside: a special two page photo spread of Mr. Butch’s memorial parade.

New stories up on our site

1954 Comm. Ave. owner went before the Landmarks Commission.

Demolition on a Raymond St. house began *before* asbestos was removed.
The Harvard Allston Task force is worried about street congestion and the impact of construction on cyclists.
The second in a series of profiles about the at-large city council candidates. Read here about Martin Hogan.
A new mural behind [...]

Signs, signs, everywhere signs

Since I don’t live in Allston anymore and I’m no longer the A-B TAB reporter, my interest in the city council election is limited to the candidate signs I see when I drive through the area on my way to work.
First, let me commend all the candidates on their very nice signs. Everyone used bold [...]

Hold the fries

Looks like the two McDonald’s that applied to operate 24 hour drive-through windows aren’t going to be serving late night quarter-pounders any time soon.
According to the licensing board, the petition by the McDonald’s at 1223 Commonwealth Ave. has been withdrawn and the petition for the Western Avenue McDonald’s has been deferred.

An amazing stroke of luck

Last night at 10 p.m., I found a parking spot right in front of my building! I was so amazed I could hardly believe it was true. Even went down a half hour later to make sure I hadn’t missed any street cleaning signs that would get my car towed in the morning. But no. [...]