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Animal Rescue League of Boston, located at 10 Chandler St., Boston. State Reps. David Rogers and Samantha Montaño, with the backing of animal rights organizations, presented two bills to advocate for more pet-friendly housing in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts lawmakers tackle pet relinquishment spurred by housing regulations

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor October 7, 2025
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, ARL Boston, Humane World for Animals and Animal Legal Defense Fund discussed the effects of the affordable housing crisis on families with pets and the proposed legislation in response to the crisis at a Massachusetts State House briefing Monday afternoon.
Crowds at the 23rd Annual Brian J. Honan 5k Road Race in Allston-Brighton. More than 611 BU community members signed up to participate.

Thousands swarm Allston-Brighton for 23rd Annual Brian J. Honan 5k Road Race

By Crystal Ngo September 29, 2025

The 23rd Annual Brian J. Honan 5k Road Race kicked off in Allston-Brighton Sunday, honoring the late city councilor and his dedication to uplifting and preserving the neighborhood.  Scores of students...

Vacant office space transformed into housing across Downtown Boston

By Amil Coutinho Amado September 11, 2025

The first new tenants have moved into apartments that were once vacant office spaces on 281 Franklin Street. These former corporate buildings are the first of many being converted into housing under Mayor...

City Council discusses affordable housing, recognizes Latinx Heritage Month

By Katherine Wu, News Writer September 10, 2025
Boston City Council proposed resolutions to Boston’s housing policies and recognized Latinx Heritage Month during its meeting Wednesday at City Hall Plaza.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

One of us is going to have to change: Matching my outfits with BU building styles | It’s All Been Done Before

By Erica Schwartz February 28, 2025
I love to feel as if I’ve traveled back in time as I walk through different buildings on campus. In fact, I decided to challenge myself to dress to match the styles and eras of BU’s diverse dwellings and truly feel like a time traveler. 
The Young Women’s Christian Association at 140 Clarendon Street in Back Bay. The historic YWCA building was converted into affordable apartments last month with designated units for individuals who are formerly homeless. ZACH SCHWARTZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Affordable housing in Back Bay offers new opportunities for previously unhoused and low-income individuals

By George Lehman April 24, 2024
The latest affordable housing effort in Back Bay, approved by the city of Boston last month, created 210 affordable apartments in the area, 111 of which were designated for people formerly unhoused.
95 Everett Street in Allston-Brighton. A new development at 95 Everett Street, which is a part of the 119 Braintree Street project, will receive government funding after Mayor Michelle Wu announced $69 million in funding for affordable housing developments. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

New funding for affordable housing will help development in Allston-Brighton

By George Lehman March 26, 2024
New housing developments on 95 Everett Street in Allston-Brighton will receive government funding after Mayor Wu announced $69 million in funding for affordable housing developments throughout Boston on Friday.
“Greetings from Allston Village” mural by artist Greg Bernstein on Farrington Street. Mayor Wu announced a new “Square + Streets” zoning approach to create more housing in neighborhoods of Boston such as Allston-Brighton. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Wu’s new zoning initiative aims to bring affordable housing to Boston

By Charlie Johnson March 22, 2024
In Mayor Wu’s latest effort to create affordable housing in the city, the BPDA approved six new zoning districts under the new “Squares + Streets plan,” which will serve as a range of options for the development of neighborhood centers across the city if approved by the Zoning Commission.
Two cranes tower over Time Out Market in Fenway. A $600 million development project to build office space and potentially a branch of the Boston Public Library in Fenway was approved last week. MOLLY POTTER/ DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Developers announce new plans for Fenway, potential library

By Leia Green February 23, 2024
A $600 million development project aiming to enliven the Fenway neighborhood with the development of a new office building and potentially a new library was approved by the Boston Planning & Development Agency board last week.
City council candidates Liz Breadon and Jacob deBlecourt (left to right) speaking at the Allston-Brighton city council debate in Brighton on Nov. 2.

Progressive values and community needs at forefront of Allston-Brighton City Council race

By Anand Sahu November 7, 2023
City council candidate Jacob deBlecourt and incumbent Liz Breadon debated in the Allston-Brighton city council debate last Thursday, outlining their plans for an inclusive and responsive city government if they win in the election on Nov. 7.
BPDA

Condominium in Allston-Brighton awaits approval from BPDA

By Sara Creato May 2, 2023
The Boston Planning and Development Agency announced plans Friday to demolish an unoccupied, one-story commercial building in Allston to construct a six-story condominium in its place.
Michelle Wu

Dozens of Boston infrastructure projects approved, funded through Community Preservation Act

By Crystal Yormick, Managing Co-Editor April 28, 2023
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the approval of 56 affordable housing, historic site and recreational projects last Friday, funded by $40 million from the Community Preservation Act.
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