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A flock of geese fly over Charles River. Massachusetts Water Resources Authority proposed to reclassify water quality laws to allow sewage to be dumped in the river.

Sewage could continue to flow into Charles River amid proposal to reclassify its water quality

By Nate Williams November 6, 2025
A new proposal by the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to reclassify the water quality of the Charles River — which would allow for the continued spillage of sewage into the waterway — has sparked public safety concerns. 
Head of the Charles Regatta participants row toward Anderson Bridge on Saturday. Last weekend was host to the 60th annual Head of the Charles Regatta, the world’s largest three-day rowing competition, with almost 12,000 rowers from 24 different countries participating in the 74 events.

60th annual Head of the Charles Regatta draws hundreds of thousands of attendees from across the world

By Anika Kapasi October 20, 2025
Nearly 400,000 spectators lined the banks and bridges of the Charles River this past weekend to watch the 60th annual Head of the Charles Regatta, the world’s largest rowing competition.
Rowers on the Charles River in Boston. This week, the Boston Public Health Commission announced a health alert for cyanobacteria algae blooms in the Charles River, containing toxins that can make people and pets sick.

Toxic algae bloom persists days before Head of the Charles

By Evie Wood October 15, 2025
A toxic algae bloom continues to thrive in the Charles River less than a week before thousands of rowers arrive for the Head of the Charles River Regatta, a three-day world-renowned sailing competition.
Freshman David Gonzalez chases after the ball at a game against Falcons FC Wednesday. The Boston University men’s club soccer team is preparing for the fifth semi-annual club soccer Boston Beanpot, hoping to build on their recent success. JOSIE KALBFLEISCH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s club soccer gears up for fifth semi-annual Beanpot Tournament as defending champions

By Ava Malamut March 21, 2025
The Boston University men’s club soccer team is preparing for the fifth semi-annual club soccer Boston Beanpot, hoping to build on their recent success.
The Boston University Police Department. This week’s crime logs include an unknown person, a Code Red, and an alcohol violation. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Campus Crime Logs: Jan. 19–25

By Julia Hendler January 27, 2025
This week's crime logs include a narcotic investigation, an alcohol violation and a public safety hazard.
The Centennial Fountain spouts at the Charles River Esplanade. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: Fall foliage blows into Boston

By Sarah Cruz, Kate Kotlyar, and Zoe Ku November 14, 2024
As the days get shorter and leaves change colors, Bostonians enjoy the foliage and celebrate the season with autumnal activities.
The Charles River. Due to a dangerous cyanobacteria algae bloom downstream of the Longfellow Bridge, the Boston Public Health Commission issued a public health advisory to keep residents from engaging in recreational aquatic activities in the affected areas of the Charles River. ZACH SCHWARTZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Boston Public Health Commission warns of cyanobacterial algae blooms in Charles River

By Tavishi Chattopadhyay September 24, 2024
The Boston Public Health Commission warned residents on Friday about the presence of cyanobacterial algae blooms in the Charles River, downstream of the Longfellow Bridge, following a public health advisory issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
Students Sarah Vasily-Cioffi and Hannah Wise watch the partial eclipse on BU Beach on April 8. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: Boston springs into April

By Sarah Cruz, Kate Kotlyar, Zoe Ku, Aranya Mukerji, and Molly Potter April 26, 2024
People around Boston, including Boston University students, celebrate the start of spring in April by enjoying the outdoors and participating in Earth Day activities.
Volunteers pick up trash along the Charles River Esplanade on Saturday. BU Sustainability organized the 25th annual Earth Day Cleanup as part of its Earth Day 365 initiative. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Student volunteers help protect BU’s backyard in Earth Day Esplanade cleanup

By Siena Griffin April 22, 2024
Boston University students volunteered in the 25th annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup on Saturday to help clean campus' neighbor — the Esplanade.
The Massachusetts Turnpike. The Allston I-90 Multimodal project is expected to begin construction in late 2027. ISABELLE OLAND/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Allston Multimodal Project receives federal funding, raising questions for what’s next

By George Lehman March 19, 2024
After receiving long-awaited federal funding, the Allston multimodal project is expected to break ground in late 2027. 
The corner of Harvard Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue. A lack of green spaces in Allston-Brighton is contributing to extreme heat in the area, making it one of the warmest neighborhoods in Boston. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Extreme heat, flooding in Allston reflects patterns of climate change

By George Lehman March 4, 2024
Lack of tree coverage and rising sea levels across Boston have led to extreme heat and flooding in the Allston neighborhood.
The Massachusetts Turnpike. The Allston Multimodal Project, which is currently waiting on an environmental review and federal funding, is expected to reconfigure the stretch of the I-90 through Allston-Brighton. ISABELLE OLAND/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Allston Multimodal Project will reconfigure the neighborhood if approved

By Valeria Rivera February 2, 2024
Over a decade into its existence, the Allston Multimodal Project remains in the early stages of development, currently undergoing environmental review and awaiting federal funding. If given the green light, the project is expected to reconfigure the stretch of the I-90 through Allston-Brighton, in aims to inspire livability, mobility and economic growth.
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