Daily brief · Allston & Brighton, Boston, MA
Nor'easter Rain, Flood Risk Continue Into Sunday
September 27, 2026
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Fall Nor'easter Batters Boston with High Winds, Flooding Risk
The nor'easter intensified over Boston and eastern Massachusetts on Saturday, bringing wind gusts up to 60 mph, a coastal flooding risk, and more than 13,000 power outages. Rain and possible flash flooding continue into Sunday, with coastal flood and high wind warnings in effect and rough surf expected through Monday. Mayor Michelle Wu is urging residents to stay safe and avoid unnecessary travel.
Boston 25 News
Nor'easter Forces Red Sox Schedule Changes, Game Moved to Tampa
The nor'easter forced the Red Sox to adjust their final homestand, and MLB moved Sunday's Red Sox-Cubs finale from Fenway Park to Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, at 3:05 p.m.
MLB.com
78 Graduate from Boston's Workforce Development Program
The Boston Public Health Commission celebrated 78 graduates of its Serving Ourselves workforce development program Friday, marking 40 years of the municipal employment program.
City of Boston
Boston Launches 2026 Daffodil Bulb Giveaway
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department announced Friday the distribution of over 15,000 daffodil bulbs for volunteer groups to plant along public ways citywide.
City of Boston
USPS Considers Permanent Closure of Allston Post Office
Boston and state officials opposed a USPS proposal to permanently close the shuttered Allston branch at 47 Harvard Ave, criticizing the reversal of an earlier commitment to reopen it at a City Council hearing; USPS says no final decision has been made.
Boston.com
Virginia Tech Rallies to Beat Boston College 21-14
Virginia Tech overcame a fourth-quarter deficit to defeat Boston College 21-14 at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill in rainy conditions.
Virginia Tech Athletics
Militarie Gun to Play Paradise Rock Club Sunday
Militarie Gun, with Softcult, Shady Nasty and Dazy, performs Sunday at 6 p.m. at Paradise Rock Club in Allston.
Paradise Rock Club
Allston Village Street Fair Set for Harvard Avenue Sunday
The Parents and Community Build Group hosts the free Allston Village Street Fair today from noon to 6 p.m. across six blocks of Harvard Avenue between Brighton Avenue and Cambridge Street, with live music, food, vendors, arts and crafts, and a public mural area.
The Parents and Community Build Group, Inc.
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