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The Berkeley Beacon

Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

The college plans to expand the width of the sidewalk between Tremont St. and Boylston Pl.

Sidewalk expansion construction to begin Wednesday

By Tomas Gonzalez / September 20, 2019

Construction for the sidewalk expansion will begin on Sept. 25, according to an email sent to the community on Friday. According to the email, the college...

The expanded sidewalk will  include greenery, benches and bike racks.

College could extend Boylston sidewalk, expanding campus space

By Anissa Gardizy / November 29, 2018

The college aims to expand the Boylston Street sidewalk from Little Building to the M. Steinert & Sons Pianos building to improve pedestrian traffic...

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172 Tremont St. renovations still pending building permit approval

By Ziqi Wang / October 21, 2018

The college has still not received a building permit to begin construction on The Commons at 172 Tremont St., according to a college official. Margaret...

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Boston Zoning Commision approves 172 Tremont St. renovation

By Chris Van Buskirk / September 19, 2018

The college can begin interior renovations on The Commons at 172 Tremont St. after the Boston Zoning Commission unanimously approved the new use of the...