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Nominations open for SPARK Boston's 2019-2020 Impact Awards

The annual Impact Awards shine a spotlight on young adults ages 20 to 35 doing outstanding work to improve the City of Boston.

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Black History Boston: Reggie Lewis

Today, we are proud to honor the life and contributions of Reggie Lewis, the Celtics' number 35!

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Demolition Delay application: 1463-1469 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester

The application is to demolish the commercial structure at 1463-1469 Dorchester Avenue in Dorchester.

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Demolition Delay application: 251 Minot Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish the structure at 251 Minot Street in Dorchester.

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Demolition Delay Application: 2 Alger Street, South Boston

The application is to demolish the commercial structure at 2 Alger Street in South Boston.

Walker's Appeal, in Four Articles; Together with a Preamble, to the Coloured Citizens of the World, but in Particular, and Very Expressly, to Those of the United States of America, Written in Boston, State of Massachusetts, September 28, 1829.

David Walker: Boston's fiery anti-slavery writer

In the fall of 1829, Boston abolitionist David Walker wrote and published a pamphlet entitled, “Appeal to the Colored Citizens of the World.” In the pamphlet, Walker denounced slavery and encouraged...

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Request for proposals sought to develop, implement racial equity training for City employees

All proposals must be submitted by March 5, 2020, at 12 p.m.

Black History Boston: Doris Bunte

Today we are proud to honor the contributions of the Honorable Doris Bunte, the first Black woman to serve in the Massachusetts Legislature!

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Home foreclosures in Boston dropped more than 60 percent in 2019

Citywide, foreclosures were reduced from 103 to 40, a 61-percent reduction.

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Black History Boston: Beth Chandler

Today, we are proud honor the contributions of Beth Chandler, a fighter for Black women empowerment!

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New affordable housing permits in Boston rose to more than 25 percent of all units permitted in 2019

The permits reflect a shift to increase affordable units in Boston's neighborhoods.

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Black History Boston: Tito Jackson

Today, we are proud to honor the contributions of Tito Jackson, the Inheritor of the Roxbury Legacy!

Black History Boston: Frederick Douglass speaks at Faneuil Hall

Today, we look back to the day the Frederick Douglass first spoke at Faneuil Hall.

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$69.2 million in funding announced for affordable housing

These funds represent the largest affordable housing funding awards by the City of Boston since the release of "Housing a Changing City: Boston 2030" in 2014.

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Working group to study broker fees in Boston

This working group builds on the Walsh Administration's work to ensure all those who live in Boston have access to equitable, affordable housing choices.

Black History Boston: Nelson Mandela Visits Boston

Today, we look back to the day the freedom fighter Nelson Mandela visited Boston.

Black History Boston: Marie St. Fleur

Today, we are proud to honor the contributions of the Honorable Marie St. Fleur, Boston's preserver of Coretta Scott and Martin Luther King's Legacy!

West End Urban Renewal Project sign, circa 1958-1959, Boston Redevelopment Authority photographs, Collection 4010.001, Boston City Archives

Remembering the West End: An introduction to a Boston City Archives blog series

Among the many transformations that Boston has undergone in its more than 300-year history, one of the most dramatic is the destruction of the West End in the late 1950s. Now known for its high rises...

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Take a 'Winter Walk' in Boston this February

Councilor Essaibi-George recognized February 9, 2020, as Winter Walk Day in the City of Boston, as the Winter Walk organization is gearing up to hold their fourth annual event.

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Councilor Bok calls for her first hearing regarding cooperative housing

During this week’s City Council meeting, Councilor Bok delivered her maiden speech on the Council floor, presenting a hearing order regarding the current state of cooperative housing in Boston and...

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City Council recognizes National Girls and Women in Sports Day

This year marks the 34th annual Girls and Women in Sports Day, a national observance celebrating the extraordinary achievement of girls and women in sports.

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Mayor Walsh honored by Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America

The Mayor was honored with the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America's National Leadership Award.

Black History Boston: Chuck Turner

Today, we are proud to honor the life and contributions of Chuck Turner, a champion of human rights!

Black History Boston: Beverly Morgan-Welch

Today, we honor the contributions of Beverly Morgan-Welch, the Griot of Black History!

Black History Boston: Mel King

Today, we are proud to honor the contributions of the Honorable Mel King, a king among the people!

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Registration open for Parks department summer sports centers

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce that the White Stadium, East Boston, and South Boston Sports Centers are now open online for registration.

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Boston's Way Home Fund surpasses $10 million two years ahead of goal

The fund to create permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals has reached its goal two years ahead of schedule.

Black History Boston: Ayanna Pressley

Today, we are proud to honor the contributions of the Honorable Ayanna Pressley, a true pioneer for Black women!

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First case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus confirmed in Boston

The first case of the 2019 novel coronavirus in Massachusetts has been confirmed in a man returning from Wuhan, China, who is in his 20s and lives in Boston.

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Boston's own Underground Railroad conductors: Harriet and Lewis Hayden

In January of 1846, the Hayden family moved to Boston. The Haydens became key leaders in Boston's African American and abolitionist communities. Their Beacon Hill Home served as a stop on the...
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