Nanopress

A daily brief of everything local

Daily brief · Allston & Brighton, Boston, MA

Storm Warning: 2-4 Inches of Rain Through Sunday

September 25, 2026

Top story

Boston Issues Coastal Storm Warning, Reschedules Zero Waste Day to Nov. 21

Mayor Michelle Wu has issued a coastal storm warning for Boston from Friday through Sunday for what she called a rare fall nor'easter, with the peak expected Friday evening into Saturday. Forecasters call for two to four inches of rain, high damaging winds and possible ponding on roadways, and residents are urged to stay indoors during the peak. The city has moved the Sept. 26 Zero Waste Drop-Off Day to Nov. 21, and residents can sign up for AlertBoston updates in 11 languages.

City of Boston

Margaret Glaspy Brings 'I Am Both' Tour to Brighton Music Hall Tonight

Folk-rock artist Margaret Glaspy performs at Brighton Music Hall in Allston tonight with opener Anna Tivel; doors open at 7 p.m., music starts at 8 p.m.

Brighton Music Hall

Electronic Duo Tinlicker Plays Roadrunner Tonight

Dutch dance duo Tinlicker performs at Roadrunner in Brighton tonight with opening support from Helsloot, starting at 7:45 p.m.

Roadrunner Boston

MBTA to Activate Bus Cameras Targeting Illegal Parking Oct. 1

Starting Oct. 1, MBTA buses will use automated cameras to capture license plates and ticket vehicles blocking bus stops and transit lanes.

Universal Hub

Boston City Council to Hold Hearing on Package Thefts

Boston city councilors voted Wednesday to schedule a hearing on curbing porch piracy, including possible secure delivery lockers at libraries and transit hubs.

Universal Hub

Green Line Tunnel Shutdown Begins Saturday After Park Street Derailment

Service resumed Thursday morning after a track-maintenance vehicle derailed near Park Street; a planned Green Line tunnel shutdown runs Sept. 26 through Oct. 4.

Boston.com

MassDOT Details Allston I-90 and Bridge Work Through Oct. 23

MassDOT's Sept. 24–Oct. 23 look-ahead includes repairs to the I-90 viaduct's barriers, joints, steel, and lighting, plus work on the Cambridge Street bridge over I-90.

Mass.gov

Kicks and Culture Career Summit Comes to Allston Today

The free summit runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., covering career paths in footwear and performing arts.

Harvard Ed Portal

Dangerous Mindz Pre-Party Set for Tonight at EXIT Galleries

The Dangerous Mindz: 6 Feet Deep pre-party runs 6 to 10 p.m. tonight at EXIT Galleries, 99 Franklin St. in Allston.

EXIT Galleries

Spanish-Language Reading Group Meets at Connolly Library Today

The Connolly Branch's Spanish-language reading group discusses Fernanda Melchor's 'Aquí no es Miami' from 1 to 2:30 p.m. today.

Boston Public Library

Get the Allston & Brighton, Boston brief in your inbox every morning, free.

Get the morning brief

All Allston & Brighton, Boston briefs