Did you see the accident this morning?

We are putting together a story right now on what happened this morning in Packard’s Corner. Luckily, it was still pretty early in the morning and the road wasn’t jam-packed with students and people heading to work. Bad as it was, it could have been a lot worse if it had been even a little [...]

Multi-vehicle crash closes Comm. Ave., Allston

No serious injuries are being reported in a multi-vehicle crash but Commonwealth Ave. in Allston is closed both directions.
One commuter on the scene reports having to get off the B-line train this morning, get on the bus, back on the train, then walk, then get back on the train for the rest of the commute [...]

Why glue a restaurant shut?

Why would anyone do this?
From this week’s police log:
Brighton Police responded on May 1 to 1029 Commonwealth Ave., Victoria’s Seafood Restaurant, because the owner discovered glue jammed in the keyhole, preventing access to the restaurant. Police also found glue in the keyhole next door at 1027 Commonwealth Ave.

Open studios at library

An open studios event featuring artwork by the State Rehabilitation Council Artists with Disabilities Task Force takes place Saturday, May 10, from noon to 4 p.m., at the Allston Branch Library, 300 North Harvard St. Activities include storytelling, musical performances, and opportunities to meet with each artist and learn about the specifics of his or [...]

Parents stroll into fitness

A weekly walking program for parents with infants and nonmobile babies in strollers begins Wednesday, May 7. Meet at the Brighton WIC office, 480 Washington St., at 10 a.m.
Each session will begin with a short talk about a nutrition topic at the WIC office, followed by a walk around the Rogers Park block. If it [...]