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This March, the City of Boston proudly celebrates Irish-American Heritage Month, honoring the significant contributions of Irish immigrants and their descendants to our city's growth and development...
This week, Councilors Durkan, Breadon, and Fitzgerald offered a resolution to denounce funding cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in both Boston and Massachusetts. The NIH plays a crucial...
This week, Councilor Flynn offered a resolution to denounce the recent layoffs to personnel and services at the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). Over the past two weeks, as part of a federal...
In 2024, the Office of Workforce Development (OWD) joined 1200 communities across the country to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The United States...
Intergenerational Black History Month celebration of music, dance and spoken word, while recognizing the importance of labor in the Black experience
City reinforcing emergency response processes while also implementing long-term resilience plans
Clinics running now through March to support older adults in saving money on this year’s property taxes by accessing existing resources.
The Boston Landmarks Commission has posted a study report on the proposed designation of 318 Metropolitan Avenue in Roslindale as a Landmark under Chapter 772 of the Acts of 1975, as amended.
Mayor Michelle Wu today announced a cold weather advisory ahead of the bitterly cold temperatures forecast for this evening, Tuesday, February 18, into Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
From Lower Mills to Orient Heights, Charlestown to Hyde Park, 2024 was a transformative and productive year for Boston's Office of Historic Preservation.
The Planning Department this month recommended approval and adoption of the first Squares + Streets plan, in Roslindale Square, and the approval of five new development projects to the BPDA Board. All...
Black History Month is a time to honor and celebrate the rich heritage, culture, and contributions of African Americans to our nation's history.
The Council recognizes the invaluable role healthcare workers play in safeguarding the well-being of our communities and has consistently affirmed the importance of their right to unionize for better...
This week, Councilor Fernandes Anderson introduced four resolutions aimed at improving Boston's economy, public services, and housing stability.
The establishments are the first round of approved applicants following the 2024 legislation and are subject to review by the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.
In the latest post from the Historic Burying Grounds Initiative, we explore the journey of uncovering the history of Bennington Street Cemetery through detailed mapping and research.
The City invites visionary ideas for transforming vacant spaces in Downtown Boston into a hub of creativity, commerce, and community.
City celebrating 10 years of annual spring neighborhood cleanups
February Updates Work Hours: 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Timeline: ongoing Parking Restrictions: Parking will be restricted on Cummins from Woodhaven Street to Wood Ave during all hours. Our contractor...
The family-friendly hockey event on the Plaza to run from February 15-17.
This week, the Council adopted a resolution declaring last month, January 2025, as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. This observance, first declared by President Barack Obama in 2010, aims...
Mayor Michelle Wu and City officials today announced preparations currently underway in the City of Boston ahead of expected snowfall this evening and shared resources available to residents and those...
Stop by and view a model of the design and talk to the team.
Stop by and view a model of the design and talk to the team.
First funding round calls for proposals for $5 million of total $10 million investment to improve health outcomes in Boston by bolstering economic mobility and financial security
The Boston Landmarks Commission has received a complete Article 85 Demolition Delay application for 19 Kenton Road in Jamaica Plain. This property is a pending landmark but does not have any...
The Mayor's Office of Housing has released a proposed Amendment #2 to the Home Investment Partnership–American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Allocation Plan for a 15-day public comment period.
City again offering assistance for income-eligible residents in filing annual taxes
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s Animal Care and Control Division reminds city dog owners that the annual deadline for licensing their pets is March 31, 2025 . All dogs in Boston require a...
Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Equity & Inclusion Cabinet today announced a series of programming to mark the start of Black History Month and create space for residents and families to...
