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Mar 30

Boston AIR Spotlight: Ellice Patterson and Boston Transportation Department

For her residency, Boston Artist-in-Residence Ellice Patterson has been working with Jacob Wessel, Public Realm Manager at the Boston Transportation Department.

Mar 29

Applications Open for the 2023-2024 SPARK Boston Council

The SPARK Boston Council empowers our City’s young leaders with civic education, professional development, and networking opportunities.

Mar 28

Margaret S. Winslow passport application, 1922. She was the daughter of Boston architect Walter Thacher Winslow.

Awake! Ye Sisters All: Sisterhood in Boston’s Women’s Voter Registers

Awake! Awake! ye sisters all, in this our glorious land, and muster to the bugle call to lend a helping hand; to set the strife where such be rife, good will to all and cheer, clean government, new...

Mar 27

Events in Remembrance of the 2013 Boston Marathon Announced

City to observe One Boston Day with acts of kindness and community service.

Mar 27

Ramadan Mubarak! City Council extends best wishes to Muslims

Ramadan is the holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal for Muslims worldwide.

Mar 27

City Council Adopts Resolution to Improve Quality of Life for D7

This week, the City Council adopted a resolution to improve quality of life by way of activating space, creating green open spaces, and place making and keeping for youth and families in District...

Mar 27

City Council Recognizes International Cape Verdean Women’s Day

In 1983, Women’s Organization of Cape Verde (OMCV) proposed March 27 to be Kriola’s International Day or International Cape Verdean Women’s Day.

Mar 24

In Loving Memory of Robert Hannan

The Council, Council Staff and Central Staff would like to send their condolences and thoughts to the family of Robert F. Hannan, a retired member of Central Staff, who passed away on March 9, 2023...

Mar 24

2023 Love Your Block Spring Cleanups Announced

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Civic Organizing (OCO) today announced the Love Your Block spring 2023 cleanups will take place on April 22 and 29.

Mar 22

Inaugural Cohort of Young Black Leaders Announced

Young Black Leaders Boston includes a 6-week spring course for the 20 selected students.

Mar 21

Steps Taken to Increase Availability, Variety of Preschool Seats for Boston Families

Boston UPK seeks additional community-based and family child care providers.

Mar 21

Federal Funding to Go Toward Renovating Public Housing in North End

Federal grants will invest $1.75 million in modernization and energy upgrades at Ausonia Homes.

Mar 21

MassBio Convenes for Summit

The industry was represented by a range of biotech companies, including Alnylam, Biogen, Ginkgo Bioworks, Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, and Vertex.

Mar 20

City Council Highlights the PACT Act

The Council adopted a resolution offered by Council President Flynn to inform veterans about the resources available to them through the PACT Act.

Mar 20

Council Adopts Resolution Opposing Eversource Substation

Eversource Energy has begun construction of a new transmission substation facility located on the Chelsea Creek Waterfront in East Boston, and the Council voted (11-2) to adopt a resolution, opposing...

Mar 17

Suffolk County Remains at Low COVID-19 Community Levels

BPHC Encourages COVID-19 Safety During St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations

Mar 16

Strategies to Enhance Energy Efficiency in Boston

These measures expand upon the Wu administration’s commitment to a just energy transition and a Green New Deal for Boston.

Mar 16

Successlink Summer Youth Jobs Program Expanded for 2023

Applications are now available, with 7,000 summer jobs open for Boston youth.

Mar 16

Traffic Advisory for March 17 - 19, 2023

Events happening in the City of Boston this week will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.

Mar 15

Happy International Women's Day

The month of March is recognized as National Women’s History Month by communities throughout the United States, and International Women’s Day is celebrated globally, in order to honor and celebrate...

Mar 14

Music rehearsal space at 55 Morrissey Blvd, photo by Sasha Pedro

Eighty-eight Music Rehearsal Studios Opened in Dorchester

The City of Boston and the #ARTSTAYSHERE Coalition announced that after a build-out by The Record Co., the interim music rehearsal space at 55 Morrissey Blvd. in Dorchester has opened.

Mar 14

Public Health Warning Issued Related To Recent Sewage Discharge

BOSTON—March 14, 2023— The Boston Public Health Commission has issued a public health warning related to a recent sewage discharge, also known as a combined sewer overflow (CSO). State regulations...

Mar 13

American flag pattern in the background with dark blue text promoting Citizenship Day on April 1, 2023.

City of Boston Hosts Citizenship Day on April 1, 2023

Get free legal help with your citizenship application

Mar 13

'Boston Artisan Market,' a New City Hall Plaza Activation, Announced

Mayor Michelle Wu today announced Boston Artisan Market (BAM), a new activation featuring Boston-based vendors in the recently opened pavilion building on City Hall Plaza.

Mar 13

Postpartum Education and Support Group Pilot Announced

This new initiative supports the reproductive wellness needs of parents, particularly Black and Brown women, who have recently given birth or are expecting to give birth soon.

Mar 10

City Council Calls for Equal Treatment of all Missing Women Cases

During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution offered by Councilor Mejia calling for equal treatment of all missing women cases in the City of Boston.

Mar 10

What’s New with ReadBoston? – January 2023

Happy New Year from ReadBoston! It’s been an exciting time as we, once again, had the opportunity to engage with our community near and far. Here is a look at what we have been up to over the past...