Sidewalk repair beginning finally

It’s been ten years and Harvard’s finally getting around to repair the sidewalks in promised to repair. The plan’s more comprehensive though than the original one.

New stories up on our site

Crime is down in A-B, according to the latest stats.
Celebrity watchers alert: Bachelor No. 2 comes to Allston!
St. E’s among top 100 most improved hospitals. See the story.

Crackdown on rowdy college students

Boston College is set to work with city police to make sure rowdy students who live off campus are arrested. Read the story.

Genzyme wants to expand…

…and that’s just fine with Allston folks. Read more.

1954 saga continues

The Boston Landmarks Commission will review the alleged violations at 1954 Commonwealth Ave. at a hearing on Tuesday, Aug. 28 at 5:30 p.m. in room 900 of City Hall.
As previously reported, the commission called for a site inspection after the owner reportedly chopped down several trees without a permit.

A little too extreme?

As I walked out of the Honan-Allston Library yesterday, a man ran by me down Harvard Avenue in the direction of Western Avenue. Nothing unusual you say? Well, he was running BAREFOOT. At a pretty good pace, too. Plus, he had his headphones on, so this wasn’t some jog down the block for a loaf [...]

You can have your limo…

…and save the environment too!
Read about a Brighton company’s new hybrid version of the chauffeured vehicle.

Harvard didn’t communicate football plans

The problem isn’t the nighttime game, residents said at a meeting of the Allston Civic Association this week. It’s that Harvard didn’t adequately communicate its plans to the community. Read more.

Alex Selvig has a sense of humor

Here he is in the dunk tank during the Commonwealth Tenants Association Summer Fun party:

Harvard’s football schedule likely a go

The city, however, urged the university to work more closely than it has been with the community. Read more.

Harvard applies for license

Harvard officials went before the office of consumer affairs and licensing this morning, seeking an entertainment license to hold five football games at Harvard Stadium, including the Sept. 22 game against Brown, scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m.
After listening to concerns from a handful of Allston residents, director Patricia Malone advised Harvard to go [...]

Senate candidates looking pretty similar

So far, in terms of philosophy, it looks like those vying for Sen. Barrios’ former Senate seat, are looking pretty similar. Read about the recent debate in Cambridge.

Harvard game rescheduled

The Sept. 21 game against Brown has been rescheduled, and will now be played Saturday, Sept. 22, school officials said. Kickoff will still be at 7:30 p.m.

Looking for our latest history contest?

Here it is!

O’Brien’s has a new look

O’Brien’s Pub, the Harvard Avenue dive bar once known equally for both its regularly scheduled hard-rock shows and its decrepit condition, reopened last month after seven months and close to $300,000 worth of renovations.
Have you been to the new O’Brien’s. What are your thoughts?

Nightime football game stirs anger

Harvard University will go before the city’s licensing and entertainment board on Aug. 20 to get approval for its 2007 football schedule, which includes a nighttime game that several residents said rescinds on a previous promise made by the school.