Parking fine increases

The Boston Transportation Department has issued a reminder that certain parking fine increases are taking affect Tuesday, July 1. The ones that apply to Boston’s residential neighborhoods include:
- The fine for double-parking will change from $20 to $30
- The fine for parking where parking is prohibited will change from $10 to $15
- The fine for [...]

Rumors of ice cream in Cleveland Circle

That’s from our “Hot, buttered and toasted” blog. Could there be a Cold Stone Creamery coming to Cleveland Circle?

Sneak a peek at this week’s print edition

Fishing Academy fundraiser this weekend

On Sunday, June 29, the Fishing Academy annual fundraiser at the Brighton Elks Lodge 2199 will host the Soul City Band from 3-8 p.m. This has become a popular community event and this year, in addition to food, games, prizes and raffles, the event will feature a fishing equipment sale.
Tickets are available by calling John [...]

Bike thefts big Boston problem?

With gas prices skyrocketing, biking is becoming an ever more attractive transportation option; but in Boston bike-owners have to be extra careful, because, according to this Boston Herald article, thefts are rampant throughout the city.

There’s a big pot of gold in the middle of Cleveland Circle

Not really. But there was a rainbow tonight.

Neighborhood Night for young adults

ONEin3 is having one of its Neighborhood Nights Wednesday, June 25 at 7 p.m. It’s happening at the Joshua Tree and there’s free appetizers and a cash bar. ONEin3 is a social networking organization that also connects young adults (age 20-34) to city resources.

Allston farmer’s market too expensive?

The TAB just got a voice message from an anonymous caller who said the new Harvard-run market in Barry’s corner is so expensive it belongs in Wellesley or Cambridge where people can afford it. Has anyone been to it? Thoughts?

Brighton Trivia Night Thursday at Green Briar

This just in from Brighton Main Streets:
Brighton Trivia Night will be held at the Green Briar Restaurant & Pub at 304 Washington Street, Brighton Thursday, June 19 at 7 p.m. (come early for light Hors d’oevres).
The infamous STUMP TRIVIA team will be on hand to challenge your general knowledge and your knowledge of local Brighton [...]

Grecian Yearning legacy to live on in film

Here’s the Herald’s story on Lonely Maiden. Scenes for the film were shot in the Grecian Yearning diner which burnt down last week in a fire that caused $2.5 million in damage.
The TAB wrote about the filming last year.

BC to purchase 2000 Comm.?

BC is slated to announce their plans for 2000 Commonwealth Ave. at the next meeting of the Boston College Community Task Force is Monday, June 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. BC has confirmed it is interested in purchasing the property. The meeting will take place in the Murray Function Room in the Yawkey Center at Boston College [...]

Homicide victim identified as Perkins art teacher

The victim of the apparent homicide in an Oak Square home Tuesday has been identified as Terri Werner, 56, of Middleborough, Mass. Werner was an art teacher at the Perkins School for the Blind where the suspect in her homicide, Luis Marquez, worked and from where he graduated in 2002.

Suspect in Oak Square homicide was reportedly blind

Boston.com reports that the suspect in what appears to have been a homicide in an Oak Square home was blind.

Fire destroys Allston’s Grecian Yearning Diner

Photo by Andrew Firestone
We are working on getting all the details, but a late afternoon fire claimed a local favorite, the Grecian Yearning at 174 Harvard St. Fire crews battled a multiple-alarm blaze that according to a photographer on the scene destroyed the diner, but did not significantly spread to the neighboring businesses.
The diner was [...]

Murder probe after discovery of body

Police are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found at 73 Nonantum St., Brighton, earlier today. According to police, a suspect has been arrested and is currently being booked. The suspect’s identity will not be released until it is verfied.
WBZ has more.

A Taste of Allston

The 11th Annual “A Taste of Allston on the Charles” will be held June 15 from 12 - 3 pm at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Field Road. Tickets are $20, it is buy one get one free. Taste food from great Allston restaurants, enjoy live music, and take part in the silent auction. For more [...]

Fishing Academy fundraiser to feature Soul City Band

On Sunday, June 29, the Fishing Academy Annual Fundraiser at the Brighton Elks Lodge 2199 will host The Soul City Band from 2-8 p.m. In addition to food, games, prizes and raffles, the event will feature a fishing equipment sale.
Tickets are available by calling John Hoffman at 617-782-5857 or Jane McHale at 617-797-1859. [...]

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