Allston

Finally: Conclusive proof that hipsters live among us

By adamg - 7/26/10 - 1:45 pm

Or, at least, in Allston. Overheard conversation in the Great Scott's ladies' room.

Via Bradley.

Allston

Yesterday was make-your-own festival day in Allston

By adamg - 7/26/10 - 10:11 am

Jillian Sara Santella took some photos at the Allston DIY Fest in Ringer Park.

Via Allston City Limits.

Early morning fire damages building on Comm. Ave. in Allston

By adamg - 7/25/10 - 10:29 am

BPDCrimelog tweets a fire at 1039 Comm. Ave. (the building EMS is in) around 2:30 a.m. forced the shut down of Comm. Ave. at Brighton Ave. No word on damage or injuries.

Robber might be on the loose in Packard's Corner

By adamg - 7/20/10 - 2:59 pm

BU Police report that a man sought for knocking a woman down and stealing her phone on Saturday may also be responsible for another holdup around the corner on July 9.

BU Police say a woman walking at Comm. Ave. and Naples St. around 12:30 a.m. was assaulted by a man who managed to get her purse after a struggle.

He was described as black, 5'7", with short hair and wearing shorts.

Woman choked, knocked to ground in Allston cell-phone robbery

By adamg - 7/19/10 - 12:51 pm

BU Police report a woman was jumped from behind while walking in front of 1092 Comm. Ave. (across from the supermarket) around 2:15 a.m. on June 17.

The suspect took her phone, then ran down Naples Street, police say. He's described as a light-skinned black male, 5'10" with a slim build and wearing a black hat, black shirt and khaki shorts.

Alleged Orange Line groper and alleged Green Line grinder arrested

By adamg - 7/13/10 - 5:04 pm

Velho VelhoThe MBTA reports a Charlestown man was arrested for allegedly grabbing a woman's behind at Community College on the Orange Line on July 8 and that a Brighton man was arrested at Copley this morning for allegedly rubbing against a woman from behind on a B trolley - and then pinning her in and continuing to grind away.

In the Orange Line incident, John Velho, 36, allegedly grabbed a woman's buttocks around 6 p.m. on July 8, then immediately apologized. But he allegedly then followed the woman onto the platform, where she reported him to an inspector, who responded by ordering a halt to Orange Line service and calling police. Velho then fled from the station, the MBTA says, adding Velho was arrested today on a charge of indecent assault and battery. Read more

Dorchester man charged for murder outside Kells last fall

By adamg - 7/7/10 - 4:05 pm

A grand jury has indicted Corey Patterson for the knifing murder of a man who'd just left the former Allston bar, the Suffolk County District Attorney's office reports.

Patterson originally fled the scene Nov. 8 as Gregory Phillips of West Roxbury lay dying of a fatal wound to the heart, but returned when he realized his fingerprints would be all over the bloody knife, Suffolk County prosecutors charge. Patterson was originally charged as an accessory rather than with being the murderer. Read more

The gangs of Allston

By adamg - 6/30/10 - 8:59 am

Wicked Local Allston/Brighton reports a guy sitting on the steps around 1:30 p.m. on June 19 was beaten and robbed by eight guys claiming to be members of the Bloods.

Allston summed up in one photo

By adamg - 6/24/10 - 8:16 am

Blake points us to this photo.

Who says Harvard never does anything for Allston?

By adamg - 6/18/10 - 3:59 pm

The U is opening a batting cage and mini-golf course in a former garage on Western Avenue that will be open to the public for free on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays:

The site was host to a temporary ice skating rink last winter. The new use is part of Harvard’s ongoing commitment to strengthen the active stewardship of its properties and improve community vitality in Allston.