Transit in Greater Boston may be getting a new edition, according to an article by The Boston Globe. “West station” would fill the empty space of tracks between Boston University’s Student Village and the Charles River, putting a new stop on the Framingham line of the commuter rail. According to a report by The Daily Free Press, Boston was recently ranked as the third best city for transportation.
According to the article, “Allston has endured decades of subpar transit, cut off from the rest of the city by railroad tracks and the Pike. There’s no doubt that whatever replaces the current roadways will leave the area in better shape than it is now. But a plan that includes West Station — now, not in the distant future — is the key that unlocks the real potential of the area that could become Boston’s newest great neighborhood.”
We asked members of the Boston University community how this new station, though in the distant future, could affect the university and the neighborhoods surrounding it
Boston residence and tourists alike make their way to the historic North End neighborhood to find gourmet Italian cuisine with family recipes passed down through generations, along with more modern interpretations of traditional dishes. If you’re looking for a more upscale dining experience or something more casual, the North End has options for anyone looking to try it's food.
For more of a lunch experience or a casual dinner, your first stop in the North End should be Pizzeria Regina, located on Thatcher Street. It’s quite charming inside with more of an old fashioned rustic feel.
If you’re looking for a great spot for dinner on the cheaper side, check out Regina’s opened I’m 1926. The famous joint is dubbed “Boston’s Original Pizzeria” and the best in town, so get there early to avoid this line: #304northendpic.twitter.com/AQD2lBy2RG
There’s a small window leading into the kitchen, so you can get a look at the chefs kneading the dough and taking pizzas in and out of the oven. Pizzeria Regina has been serving the North End Neighborhood since 1926 and claim that they “put a piece of passion and soul in every pizza.”
The pizza menu is expansive with 25 different pizza’s listed. They have everything from meat to veggie and anything in between, plus you can create your own with a large selection of toppings.
After finishing up at Pizzeria Regina, I headed over to Hanover Street to pick from one of the many pastry shops for some dessert. There is a lot of debate in the North End on what pastry shop reigns supreme. There’s the classic Mike's vs. Modern debate, and then there’s the people who swear by Bova. After trying them throughout the years, I decided to go for Mike’s Pastry. Mike’s was founded in 1946 and its flashy sign is hard to miss.
Evan Woodland, a tourist in the area, was enjoying a Mike's cannoli just outside of the shop and said he was recommended to Mike’s by a friend who said it was a "must try" in this area.
While venturing through the hallways of the Communication School at Boston University you might notice that most people are on their phones. Some were on their phones talking and having conversations while others where simply passing the time scrolling through social media.
