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Mar 7

City preparing for upcoming winter storm

Boston Public Schools are closed but City buildings will stay open. We're encouraging residents to plan accordingly when traveling.

Mar 7

Wagging Wednesday: Meet Chiko, a Chihuahua-Yorkie Mix

Update: Chiko was transferred to another facility. We'll continue to update our Boston Animal Care and Control Shelter page with adoptable animals.

Mar 7

March is National Nutrition Month

Read below for information on health and nutrition, and learn about the new City Wellness Portal.

Mar 7

Black History Month: a celebration of black immigrants

At this year’s Black History Month Event, "The Diaspora: A Celebration of Black Immigrants," Councilors Campbell, Edwards, Janey and Pressley welcomed a host of individuals to celebrate those whose...

Mar 6

Huntington Theatre will remain a cultural space

The Council passed a message and order approving the City of Boston to accept the right to enforce a use restriction to ensure that the Huntington Theatre continues to be used as a theater or similar...

Mar 6

Quick tips for staying cyber secure

Paying attention to a few quick tips can make a big difference and keep you cyber secure.

Mar 5

‘Tis the season for cross-cultural collaboration

The first few months of a new year are always exciting because they’re jam-packed with celebrations of different cultures.

Mar 5

Five students win Black History Month art contest

Students were asked to visit one or more sites related to Boston’s Black History and submit artwork inspired by or related to the place they visited.

Mar 5

Campus sexual assault survivors fight for justice

New state legislation is aimed at increasing students' safety on campus and providing additional resources for survivors of sexual assault.

Mar 4

Councilor judges Jamaica Plain spelling bee

Councilor O’Malley facilitated the annual Spelling Bee at the Joseph P. Manning Elementary school in Jamaica Plain. Fifty fourth- and fifth-grade students competed in the competition.

Mar 3

City Council focusing on small businesses

Councilor introduces the first docket to be assigned to the new Committee on Small Business and Consumer Affairs.

Mar 2

A hero among us

Councilor O’Malley recognized Bud Waite for his honorable service and commitment to the City of Boston, the Commonwealth, and the United States.

Mar 2

Mayor walsh urges caution, preparation ahead of coastal storm

A coastal flood warning in effect from Friday 9 a.m. until Sunday 3 a.m.

Mar 1

Traffic Advisory for Saturday, March 3, 2018

Boston Massacre Reenactment will impact traffic and parking Downtown

Mar 1

Demolition Delay application: 966 Hyde Park Avenue, Hyde Park

The application is to demolish a two-family residence at 966 Hyde Park Avenue in Hyde Park.

Mar 1

Residents urged to prepare ahead of expected coastal storm

Preparations are underway ahead of the anticipated coastal storm and flooding starting on Friday.

Feb 28

City seeking feedback on municipal electricity aggregation program

The City’s Environment Department is requesting information regarding the establishment of a municipal electricity aggregation program in Boston.

Feb 28

Mayor Walsh celebrates 100th completed heating system replacement as part of Seniors Save program

Reminds seniors it's not too early to plan heating system replacement

Feb 27

Wagging Wednesday: Meet Stormie, a 4-year-old pit bull terrier

Update: Stormie was transferred to another facility. We'll continue to update our Boston Animal Care and Control Shelter page with adoptable animals.

Feb 27

Mayor Walsh breaks ground on redevelopment of Boston Housing Authority's Whittier Street public…

HUD Choice Neighborhood Grant to bring community investment to Lower Roxbury

Feb 27

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Mayor Walsh signs letter to Congress in support of net neutrality protections

Mayor Martin J. Walsh joins 75 mayors and county elected officials in support of enforceable net neutrality protections.

Feb 27

Demolition Delay application: 80-84 Terrace Street, Mission Hill

The application is to demolish a single-family residence at 80-84 Terrace Street in Mission Hill.

Feb 27

Meet Florida Ruffin Ridley, a renaissance woman

Florida Ruffin Ridley was a suffragist, journalist, anti-lynching activist — and a Boston Public School Teacher.

Feb 23

Wrappers, boxes, and bags — Zero Waste packaging

Packaging is a challenging aspect of Boston’s move towards zero waste. Find out more about how you can do your part by being conscious about your purchases and modeling circular use.