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New funding will support the creation and preservation of affordable housing in Boston’s neighborhoods
On August 27, 2024, the Boston Landmarks Commission posted an amended study report on the proposed designation of the William Lloyd Garrison House as a Landmark under Chapter 772 of the Acts of 1975...
Interested in working in the food sector within BPS schools? Check out their jobs for the 2024-2025 school year.
Today, Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Public Schools Superintendent Mary Skipper, the City's Public Facilities Department, and community members participated in a topping off ceremony for an addition to...
Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.
Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, observed on August 21, aims to raise public awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and promote preventative strategies, all while educating the public and...
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 - Mayor Michelle Wu, the Office of Black Male Advancement, and the Black Men and Boys Commission announced the release of a request for proposals (RFP) seeking partners to...
National Night Out is an annual event to promote community unity and strengthen partnerships with our public safety personnel, bringing together residents, local non-profits, elected officials, and...
The City is expanding the public bike share system in Boston by 40% in the next year.
By Dillon Tedesco, Age Strong Staff
Gospel Fest — New England’s largest Gospel music celebration — is free and open to all.
Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced Madison Foley as the new Dorchester Liaison in the Office of Neighborhood Services . The Office of Neighborhood Services is integral in connecting residents to City...
During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution calling for the Boston Public Health Commission to declare a public health emergency relative to the closing of Carney Hospital...
The Council adopted a resolution this week supporting the New Madinah Community Development Project in Roxbury. The New Madinah Project is a mixed-use development proposed by the Society for Islamic...
The City Council voted on Wednesday to recognize August 28 as Emmett Till Day in the City of Boston. Although the circumstances surrounding Emmett’s death are the reason most people know his name, the...
“I can’t think of a more proper time to use the term Living Legend than in describing Dr. Holland,” Councilor Worrell stated, while thanking Dr. Albert D. Holland for a career of “stepping up” for the...
On Wednesday, the Council passed a resolution recognizing September as National Recovery Month. National Recovery Month, celebrated in September of each year since 1989, is a national awareness...
In a vibrant display of cultural appreciation, the Council adopted resolutions recognizing significant national celebrations from around the world. This year, the Council recognized Independence Days...
Melvin Herbert King, known to many as Mel King, was born on October 20, 1928 in the South End neighborhood of Boston. He is one of eleven children to parents Ursula and Watts King, immigrants from...
The National Fitness Campaign (NFC) is an organization which works with municipalities, schools, and sponsors across America to plan, design, fund and activate healthy communities and schools of the...
This month, the Council recognized the birthdays of two monumental figures whose contributions have profoundly shaped our world: James Baldwin and Marcus Garvey. James Baldwin, born on August 2, 1924...
Mayor Michelle Wu was joined by Boston Parks Commissioner Ryan Woods in Hyde Park on Monday, August 5, to cut the ribbon on improvements to McGann Playground. The celebration marks the completion of...
Program uses technology to analyze signals to reduce congestion on city streets
The average level of SARS-CoV-2 in Boston wastewater has more than doubled in July as compared to the citywide average in May. SARS-CoV-2 wastewater levels are currently classified as “high” or “very...
Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Workforce Development (OWD) today announced the allocation of $3.9 million of Neighborhood Jobs Trust (NJT) funding to 24 community-based organizations in Boston.
The City of Boston would like to congratulate Shiu Cheung Wong and Wei Zhang on their recent marriage!
The Office of Nightlife Economy awarding $301,581 to 42 grantees to support activations and programming aimed at revitalizing Boston’s nighttime economy
The City of Boston would like to congratulate Francisco Amadis And Maria Vilomar on their recent marriage!
The City of Boston would like to congratulate Evelyne Prosper And Yvenel Prosper on their recent marriage!
