Brighton
Stories that focus on news, information and events in Boston's Brighton neighborhood. This collection is part of WBUR's "Field Guide to Boston" project, which aims to help residents deepen connections to the city and their neighbors.
Tell us: What beloved Boston haunts do you want to share with your neighbors?
As part of WBUR's "Field Guide to Boston" project, we interviewed dozens of residents across 20 Boston communities to get insights into their favorite neighborhood spots. Now it's your turn...
Brighton: A Boston neighborhood guide
The slightly more chilled-out sibling to nearby Allston, Brighton is known as a popular hangout for indie rockers and the college set, but is also home to young professionals and...
Allston: A Boston neighborhood guide
The most college-y part of a college town, Allston is a neighborhood that caters to an ever-changing youth culture.
Boston Children's will acquire Franciscan Children's in move to increase mental health care
Boston Children’s, the biggest health care provider in the region, plans to spend more than $500 million to upgrade facilities and construct a new building at the Franciscan campus in...
Boston approves deal for new rehearsal complex after Sound Museum silenced
As part of a plan to demolish the building at 155 North Beacon St. that housed the Sound Museum, life science developer IQHQ agreed to donate the 35,000-square-foot building it...
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'Wiped out by biotech': Musicians to lose giant practice haven in Allston-Brighton
A life-sciences developer said Sound Museum musicians wouldn't be forced to leave before they had a new place to practice. Now, they face eviction and an uncertain future.
Take a peek inside Roadrunner, Boston's newest music venue
Roadrunner is being billed as the largest indoor general admission venue in New England with space for 3,500 concertgoers. We took a tour to find out how and why the...