MSPCA says more families in need of pet food during shutdown

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November 7, 2025

MSPCA says more families in need of pet food during shutdown

It’s not just people who are feeling the impact of the government shutdown — it’s animals, too.

Pets are at risk of going hungry as families struggle with the loss of SNAP benefits. The MSPCA-Angell says demand for pet food has skyrocketed as SNAP benefits remain frozen.

“We are seeing a really big increase in the number of families that are turning to us asking for pet food,” said Alyssa Krieger, director of community outreach for MSPCA-Angell.

As families wait for SNAP benefits during the government shutdown, Taco Azul and other restaurants are stepping up to the plate.

Krieger says her team is working in overdrive, hosting pop-up pet food pantries across Massachusetts, including one Friday at the organization’s headquarters in Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood.

In an average month, the MSPCA-Angell distributes about 275,000 pet meals. Now, they need roughly 22,000 more every week just to keep up. That’s an extra $6,000 in costs.

“We want to make sure that families are not making a decision between feeding their pets and feeding themselves,” Krieger said.

The MSPCA is teaming up with Dakin Humane Society in Springfield to reach even more families.

Food donations can be dropped off at shelters statewide or purchased through online wish lists.

To find out where to donate or to get help yourself, visit the MSPCA’s website.

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How to Watch Boston College Men’s Basketball’s Road Game at Temple

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November 14, 2025

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How to Watch Boston College Men’s Basketball’s Road Game at Temple

The Boston College Eagles (1-2) men’s basketball team is looking to get back in the win column as it travels to Philadelphia, Pa., to take on the Temple Owls (2-0) on Saturday afternoon.

The Eagles are coming off a 60-59 loss to the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils at home on Tuesday night. CCSU scored a layup with 3.2 seconds left to take the lead and BC missed a jumper as time expired to cement the loss.

Boston College also lost its season opener at Florida Atlantic 83-78 in overtime on Nov. 3 and won its home opener over The Citadel 76-47 on Nov. 6.

Temple, on the other hand, has won both games it has played so far this season, both at home. The Owls earned a 83-65 win over Delaware State on Nov. 5 and a 90-63 win over La Salle on Tuesday night.

This is the second game of a home-and-home series for the two teams. In the first game on Nov. 15, 2024, Boston College defeated Temple 72-69 at Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, Mass.

It will also be the first time that Boston College has played at Liacouras Center since 2003.

This is the sixth all-time meeting between the two teams. Temple leads the all-time series 4-1.

Below is all the information for the upcoming matchup.

How to Watch: Boston College Men’s Basketball at Temple:

Who: Boston College Eagles and Temple Owls

When: Saturday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. ET

Where: Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, Pa.

TV: ESPN+

Radio: WEEI 850 AM

Last Outing, Temple: The Owls earned their second win of the season over the La Salle Explorers 90-63 on Tuesday night.

Last Outing, Boston College: The Eagles suffered their season loss of the season at the hands of the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils 60-59 on Tuesday night.

Last Meeting: The last time these two teams met was during the 2024-25 regular season on Nov. 15, 2024. Boston College defeated Temple 72-69 at Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, Mass.

Boston College’s Next 5 Games: at Temple (Nov. 15), vs. Hampton (Nov. 18), vs. Davidson in Charleston Classic (Nov. 21), vs. Tulane/Utah State in Charleston Classic (Nov. 23), vs. Harvard (Nov. 26).

Temple’s Next 5 Games: vs. Boston College (Nov. 15), vs. Hofstra (Nov. 19), vs. UC San Diego in ESPN Events Invitational (Nov. 24), vs. Bradley/Princeton in ESPN Events Invitational (Nov. 25), vs. TBD In ESPN Events Invitational (Nov. 26).

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Boston College Football, Georgia Tech Initial Availability Report Released by ACC

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November 13, 2025

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Boston College Football, Georgia Tech Initial Availability Report Released by ACC

The ACC has released the Initial Availability Report for Boston College and Georgia Tech two days ahead of their matchup.

At the moment, Georgia Tech has one player listed as out in long snapper Will Benton IV.

Boston College, on the other hand, will be down multiple players.

The players listed out are linebacker Daveon Crouch, wide receiver Jaedn Skeete, wide receiver Johnathan Montague Jr., linebacker Jaylen Blackwell, defensive back Syair Torrence, defensive back Marcelous Townsend, defensive back Cameron Martinez, wide receiver Will Graves III, defensive lineman Micah Amedee, wide receiver Bryce Dopson, tight end Danny Edgehille, defensive lineman Ty Clemons, defensive lineman Onye Nwosisi, defensive tackle Owen Stoudmire, and defensive lineman Chuck Nnaeto.

The Eagles also have one player placed as questionable and seven as probable.

The questionable player is defensive back Amari Jackson and the probable players include defensive back Omar Thornton, defensive back Max Tucker, defensive back TJ Green, defensive back Ashton McShane, defensive lineman E’Lla Boykin, offensive lineman Michael Crounse, and wide receiver Cedric Lott Jr.

Boston College head coach Bill O’Brien shared after practice on Thursday morning that Skeete was out for the season after suffering a shoulder injury in practice after the Notre Dame game, but is expecting to return to the program next season.

“No, he won’t be back,” said O’Brien. “He hurt his shoulder in practice the week after the Notre Dame game. But he’ll be back. I would tell you that he won’t be back this year, but I would anticipate him being back next year.”

In October, O’Brien shared that Torrence, Skeete, and Crouch were out for the season. Crouch and Skeete did end up returning for BC’s 25-10 loss to Notre Dame on Nov. 1, but have not played since.

”No Bam [Crouch], I don’t think Bam will be able to return,” said O’Brien on Oct. 21. “Skeete won’t be able to return. Amari might. Amari might, not this game. Syair no, out for the season. There’s others, but yeah. [Jude] Bowry will be back. [Eryx] Daugherty won’t play in this game. So yeah, but there’s probably others. That’s off the top of my head.”

The conference will release an updated Availability Report on Friday and a final one on Saturday prior to kickoff.

Georgia Tech Players Out:

LS #42 Will Benton IV

Boston College Players Out:

LB #1 Daveon Crouch

WR #1 Jaedn Skeete

WR #8 Johnathan Montague Jr.

LB #8 Jaylen Blackwell

DB #10 Syair Torrence

DB #19 Marcelous Townsend

DB #29 Cameron Martinez

WR #38 Will Graves III

DL #59 Micah Amedee

WR #80 Bryce Dopson

TE #86 Danny Edgehille

DL #90 Ty Clemons

DL #92 Onye Nwosisi

DT #93 Owen Stoudmire

DL #97 Chuck Nnaeto

Boston College Players Questionable:

DB #24 Amari Jackson

Boston College Players Probable:

DB #0 Omar Thornton

DB #3 Max Tucker

DB #30 TJ Green

DB #35 Ashton McShane

DL #56 E’Lla Boykin

OL #77 Michael Crounse

WR #81 Cedric Lott Jr.

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What’s that in the Charles River? ‘Oh my gosh! That’s a baby alligator’

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November 13, 2025

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What’s that in the Charles River? ‘Oh my gosh! That’s a baby alligator’

A woman out for a run along the Charles in Boston couldn’t believe her eyes on Tuesday morning — floating on the water was a little reptile.

“I looked a little bit closer and I was like, ‘Oh my gosh! That’s a baby alligator!” Whitney Lieberman told NBC10 Boston.

She took some video of the animal encounter, just a crawl away from the Hatch Memorial Shell along the Esplanade.

“I was so caught off guard that I didn’t think to grab anyone else and say is anyone else seeing what I’m seeing here,” Lieberman said.

Animal educator Joseph Kenney, of Joe’s Crazzy Critters, said the video does show an American alligator, and said it’s not dangerous, though the cold weather in Boston is dangerous to the animal.

And after he spoke to us, Kenney went out to find the gator.

“Actually in that same area — you guys had sent me the location after we spoke — he was tucked into some reeds, kind of along the edge there, in about a foot-and-a-half of water,” Kenney said. “He was just tucked in and laying on the bottom.”

In his social media post, Kenney explained that it took him just 15 minutes to locate the animal.

“With some luck and a couple of bright flashlights after 15 minutes I found the Boston alligator. I was able to capture him safely and he will be warm and housed until we get more information and instructions on what’s next for this little guy,” he wrote.

MassWildlife told Boston.com that they’d seen videos of the alligator and were working with other agencies to catch it before the cold does.

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