Prospective 1501 Commonwealth Ave is more like the 1930s

Charing Cross, the proposed five-story building at 1501 Comm. Ave sure has some gorgeous architecture planned. But what about the Packard cars out front? And the trolley to the left? Lastly, where can I get a snazzy outfit like the ones on the pedestrians walking down Comm. Ave?

New Dunkin’ Donuts sign is up-what do you think?

Here’s the new Dunkin’ Donuts sign on North Beacon:

What do you think? How does it compare to the old sign that was up for so many decades?:

Minstrel show all weekend!

The details:
What: 107th annual St. Anthony’s Minstrel Show, “A Medley of Melodies”
When: Saturday matinee April 5 at 1 p.m., and an evening performance at 7:30 p.m. Other performances are Sunday, April 6, 7:30 p.m., and Monday, April 7, 7:30 p.m.
Where: All performances are at the Community Center, the new location of the German School, corner [...]

Dunkin’ Donuts sign comes down

The plans were in the works but there was no timeline for it initally, but it looks like today was the day for the the old-fashioned Dunkin’ Donuts sign at 241 N. Beacon St. to come down. We’ll have more shortly.

Sneak a peek at this week’s print edition

Serial mugger targets college women?

That’s what Boston University police are saying according to this Boston Herald article.

Taste of Allston has a new venue!

The Taste of Allston will be outdoors this year — in Herter Park on June 15, with the Charles River as a backdrop. What’s more — there will be more vendors and more entertainment than before!
An organizational meeting is coming up Tuesday, April 8, at the AVMS office, 161 Harvard Ave., Suite 11. Those who [...]

Tax assistance Fridays at Brighton Branch library

Free tax assistance at the Brighton Branch Library runs Fridays only from 10 a.m.-noon through April 15. This service is sponsored by AARP and includes both federal and state tax returns. Individuals should bring any tax statement received from a bank, brokerage, mortgage company, etc. Those older than 65 should bring a copy of any [...]