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BC Eagles top Rutgers 28-21 in Red Bandanna Game
September 12, 2026
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BC Football Tops Rutgers 28-21 in Annual Red Bandanna Game
Boston College beat Rutgers 28-21 on Friday night in the 13th annual Red Bandanna Game, giving the Eagles their first win of the season. Mason McKenzie threw for 252 yards and rushed for a touchdown, and the BC defense recorded four interceptions. The win came in front of 40,000 fans.
Boston College Athletics
Clean Yo Block: Neighborhood Cleanup and Party in Allston
Volunteers gather at Jackson Mann in Allston on Saturday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. for a community litter sweep with live DJs, followed by an after-party at Lulu's Allston.
The Boston Calendar
Boston Landing Community Fit Fest 2026 at The TRACK
The third annual fitness and wellness festival takes place Saturday at The TRACK in Brighton, featuring classes, recovery clinics, and local vendors from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The Boston Calendar
Boston Certifies Recount for Suffolk and Middlesex State Senate Primary
The Boston Election Department completed and certified the primary recount for the state Senate district covering Allston and Brighton on Sept. 9 and 10, confirming tallies for Daniel Lander and William Brownsberger.
City of Boston
The Brighton Bazaar Opens 5th Fall Season at Brighton Elks Lodge
The Brighton Bazaar opens its fifth fall season Saturday at Brighton Elks Lodge, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with more than 100 local artisans, vintage vendors, and a live vinyl DJ.
The Boston Calendar
Opera Untapped Outdoor Pop-Up Performance on Allstonway
Opera Untapped performs live classical vocals on Allstonway today from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., part of the Backyard Performances series.
The Boston Calendar
More BPS School Buses Delayed on Opening Days
More Boston Public Schools buses ran late on the first days of school this year than last year, according to transit tracking data.
Universal Hub
BU Men's Soccer Opens Patriot League Play Against Army
BU men's soccer hosts Army West Point at Nickerson Field today at 6 p.m. for its Patriot League opener and the last of a three-game home stand.
Boston University Athletics
Honan-Allston Library Hosts Monthly Book Club Cafe
The Honan-Allston Library hosts a free book club cafe for adults today from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., featuring book recommendations, discussion, and coffee.
The Boston Calendar
Namu Distilling Opens Korean-American Craft Distillery on Heath Street
Namu Distilling Company opened Friday at 89 Heath Street in Mission Hill, offering small-batch soju, gin, and other rice wine-distilled spirits at its tasting room.
Boston Restaurant Talk
Notch Brewing Brighton Hosts Oktoberfest Celebration
Notch Brewing's Oktoberfest runs today from noon to 6 p.m. at its Western Avenue taproom and biergarten, with wood-cask Festbier, Bavarian food, stein hoisting, and live music.
Notch Brewing
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