Allston has long suffered from a rodent problem. The easy access to food and “apathy” among substandard landlords have helped the creatures thrive, and
Shira Laucharoen is a freelance arts and culture writer for WBUR and serves as the assistant director for the Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism. Her work predominantly explores themes in arts and entertainment, including theater, cultural movements, and pop culture, with a focus on events, concerts, and festivals. Shira's writing has been featured in Boston.com, Our Community Now, WBUR, NewsBreak, and Sampan Newspaper.
