Daily brief · Allston & Brighton, Boston, MA
$10M Planned for Franciscan Children's Campus
October 2, 2026
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$10 Million Planned for Franciscan Children's Campus in Brighton
The Boston Herald reported October 1 on a $10 million infusion for the children's hospital campus tied to Franciscan Children's in Brighton. The funding is expected to support a new unit that will combine inpatient and outpatient services.
Boston Herald
Mixue Ice Cream & Tea Plans Harvard Avenue Store in Allston
Mixue Ice Cream & Tea announced October 1 that it will expand into Greater Boston with a storefront on Harvard Avenue in Allston.
Boston Restaurant Talk
BU Women's Hockey Loses 7-0 to No. 1 Wisconsin in Season Opener
Boston University opened its 2026-27 season Thursday with a 7-0 road loss to top-ranked Wisconsin at LaBahn Arena.
Boston University Athletics
Baby & Toddler Story Time Today at Brighton Branch Library
The Brighton Branch of the Boston Public Library holds Baby & Toddler Story Time today from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., with songs and early literacy activities.
Boston Public Library
Bilingual Baby Playgroup Today at Family Nurturing Center
The Family Nurturing Center, 640 Washington St., hosts a bilingual playgroup for babies up to 12 months today from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration is required.
Brighton Main Streets
Bebe Stockwell Plays Brighton Music Hall Tonight
Bebe Stockwell performs tonight at 7 p.m. at Brighton Music Hall, 158 Brighton Ave., with Gabrielle Hope and DJ Carbo.
Brighton Music Hall
Experimental Ensemble a•pe•ri•odic east Performs in Brighton Tonight
MetroArts hosts a concert of experimental acoustic music tonight at 175 Washington St. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.; music starts at 8 p.m.
MetroArts
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