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$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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