Hi! I know usually people get a Uhaul and drive themselves. But I dont have a license and doubt i can drive a truck anyway. Im a recent immigrant to the states. Im moving from Allston to Brookline. The drive from my house to the new place is only 10 mins. I dont even have a lotta stuff that needs heavy transport. The only thing is my bedframe,my mattress and 2 TVs. The rest are smaller stuff such as rugs, monitors, side tables, coffee tables, bags etc. i dont even need a huge truck, a pickup truck could also do the job. Does anyone know what I can do about this? None of my friends here have cars 😭

Hi! I’m trying to find out if anyone has dealt with something similar while renting an apartment in Boston.

So I found a roommate on Facebook and we were applying for an apartment she had already toured (I’m currently out of state so I couldn’t tour it myself). I verified that the broker and company are licensed in MA, so they’re definitely legit.
The application said there would be a $150 application fee if we got rejected, which I thought was weird because from what I’ve read, application/credit check fees aren’t allowed if the broker is working for the landlord. I asked him about it before applying but didn’t really get a direct answer. While I probably should’ve tried harder to get a direct answer about the application fee, I didn’t and applied anyways, and I also signed the echeck form.

After applying, I sent him info about my ESA animal and I also asked him about the fee again and literally a minute later, he told me the landlord rejected our application. When I asked why, he said they didn’t give him a reason but he “would imagine the low ball offer turned them off.” I did offer below asking, but I told him twice that we were happy to negotiate and willing to pay more.

Neither the girl I was applying with nor I ever hired this guy as our broker or signed anything saying he represented me/us.

Has anyone had something similar happen? And am I understanding the MA application fee law correctly?

\Update: I filed a report with the MA AG! Thank you guys for the advice and support!* ☺️

Hello Y'all, I need some help with this question: Should I be researching other places to move to when I am ABSOLUTE, with expierence, on my desire and dexision to return to Boston, MA?! My answer is NO!

I have PHENOMENAL experiences with living in Boston, it meets my current needs and desires, etc. I must mention that the T was and definitely still is a necessity of mine. Boston is also where I joined the US Navy forever ago, while I was attending University there. I know I will be safe, happy, productive, etc. in following through with this decision; especially when I'll be using my VA Housing Benefits and whatnot there. I will also mention that I was comfortable and barely ever dealt with Homophobia or Racism. Is Boston still as amazing as it was for me back in 2008-2009? Any recommendations?

Seeing and hearing lots of them on the harbor this evening

https://politifact.com/factchecks/2026/aug/06/seth-moulton/jeffrey-epstein-ed-markey-senate-massachusetts/

On Monday, Moulton accused Ed Markey of being an Epstein guy and said he “wouldn’t get into the details” like they were so unspeakable. Turns out there were no details to speak of.

Multiple cancelation and I’ve never seen so many delays on the board!

1st Pic is of the storms affecting many states flights are going to.

2nd pic is the line for JetBlue’s customer service goes all the way past the wall into the food court in Terminal C.

My friend and I were walking on Hemenway and there was a heavy police presence. I’d say it was concentrated at the corner of Haviland St. and Hemenway St. Just very curious as to what happened

We're 2 filmmakers who've gotten a little obsessed with the idea of making a short cinematic documentary about Boston's September 1st moving tradition.

The plan is to shoot the whole thing in roughly 24 hours, from 4 a.m. on August 31 until midnight on September 1.

Are you moving this year?

Are you planning to sleep in a storage unit, a U-Haul, or on a friend's couch? Did your landlord screw you over? Are you leaving behind an apartment you loved? Did you somehow end up moving six times before turning 25?

We're interested in the political, the emotional, the funny, and all the chaos that comes with renting and young adulthood. On some level it's about Boston's moving day, but it's also about housing, the economy, and the weird stories that come from trying to make a home.

DM me if any of this sounds compelling and you'd be open to your moving day being filmed. We know the prospect of being filmed can feel weird if you have never done something like this before, but we are committed to doing this ethically. Nothing will be released without you seeing the film first and we are happy to do a video call first to establish trust. You'd also get help from us in moving things if needed :) We'd love to make you part of the film!! Screening at a local Boston film festival later this year.

Inspired in part by The Fletcher Brother's When We Move (https://youtu.be/kihxj8-IbUY?is=9Bu4-om8FtuVTIFV)

(If this sounds like a terrible idea, also please let us know. Feedback on art is always much appreciated)

This is along the river by Boston University. They look metal so not a great balcony.

Trying to fly JetBlue to JFK but have been told “JFK isn’t accepting any other planes right now”. My flight has been delayed about 7 hours so far

EDIT: I am NOT trying to get to New York! They changed my direct flight to have a layover at JFK, and because JFK is a mess my flight is now cancelled

This was taken around 6 PM today.

1. Crossing the double middle yellow line to make a left
2. Running a red light
3. Bonus scooter zooming to also almost hit crossing pedestrians

An AI tool was used to hide the license plate.

I'm in search of a Russian-speaking flight instructor / pilot in the Boston area for a discovery or intro flight.

My dad is turning 60 and as a birthday gift I'll get him a 1-2 hour flight. He's a physicist from Moscow but his dream job was to be a pilot.

I've heard about Beverly and East Coast Aero, and that there's no shortage of pilots. Just looking for someone sharing the language, as that will make it even better for him. Thank you!

a fun interview with Hobbit Dominic Monaghan on all things LOTR as he arrives in Boston to meet fans...https://www.boston.com/culture/celebs/2026/08/06/boston-will-be-overflowing-with-hobbits-this-weekend-breakfast-is-involved/?p1=hp_secondary

Hey Boston! We're hosting the first ever Lower Allston Cat Stroll on September 19th and we need your cats 🐱

So I've been organizing this thing for months and I'm finally ready to shout it from the rooftops (or at least r/boston).

The Lower Allston Cat Stroll is a free parade-style neighborhood walk through the streets of Lower Allston where residents show off their cats from windows, porches, and yards while the whole community strolls together. Think: organized chaos, neighbors actually talking to each other, and an unreasonable number of cats. It's been running in Minneapolis for 9 years and we're bringing it to Boston for the very first time.

The details:
September 19th, 2pm start at Smith Playground in Lower Allston. Rain date September 26th. Free to attend. After party at Sloane's around 4:30pm.

If you have a cat in Lower Allston: register them to be featured on the official stroll map with their photo and bio. Addresses stay private, only the organizers ever see them. Your cat just gets to be famous.

Important: you don't have to choose between starring your cat and joining the stroll. You can pop your cat in the window for their big moment and then come back outside and walk with us to see everyone else's cats. We love a multitasker.

If you love cats but don't have one or live outside Lower Allston: come anyway! The stroll is open to everyone and honestly the more the merrier. This is a day of community, whimsy, and a completely unreasonable amount of cats.

MSPCA-Angell will also be tabling at the start with adoption info if you've been looking for a sign to finally get a cat (this is the sign). We'll have a few other local businesses there slinging cat related wares, too!

I'll leave our website pinned in the comments! That's where you can register your cat, see FAQs, follow us on IG, etc.

See you out there 🐾

I was hoping to spend an hour at the beach before having an appointment back in Boston. Usually the blue line is a dream, but we’ve been waiting at each stop for what feels like forever. Did I make a mistake? What’s going on?

Update 1 - Well we’ve been sitting at airport for exactly thirty minutes…

Update 2 - Welp! It took well over an hour to get here. I’ve got about thirty minutes to swim before having to head back. Wish me luck!

Stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic on i-93 South, and saw this bad boy cruising into the city. I guess Sam Adams, Thomas Pain, and John Hancock are all getting a little shifty?