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Update: As of October 30, 2025, this health advisory has been lifted.
New school building now open for 2025-2026 school year, following $111.4 million investment
During this week’s Council meeting, the Council approved the adoption of a local option for the City of Boston that would allow the conversion of certain liquor licenses. This move aims to help...
The City Council adopted a resolution officially recognizing October as Italian-American Heritage Month in the City of Boston. The resolution honors the contributions of more than 26 million Americans...
The Council adopted a resolution officially recognizing October 1, 2025, as Nigerian Independence Day in the City of Boston. The resolution honors the 65th anniversary of Nigeria's independence from...
The Council approved an order to accept and expend a $20,000 Literacy Campaign Grant awarded by Donor Group. The grant will be administered by the Office of Early Childhood and will support a citywide...
The Council unanimously adopted a resolution declaring September as Baby Safety Month in the City of Boston. This resolution aligns with the national campaign that promotes infant safety and injury...
The Council adopted a resolution recognizing and celebrating September 23, 2025, as International Celebrate Bisexuality Day and Bi+ Visibility Day in the City of Boston. This annual observance, first...
Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.
The City of Boston invites comments on its draft Program Year 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
The following is a public health warning related to recent sewage discharges, also known as a combined sewer overflow (CSO).
Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the launch of the inaugural fall performance season of Boston Family Days, which will provide Boston students and their families with free access to live performances...
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with USATF New England, invites runners of all ages to take part in the 35th annual Mayor’s Cup Cross Country Tournament at Franklin Park...
Boston Public Health Commission encourages residents to take precautions as the risk of West Nile Virus in the city remains high.
Welcome back to part two of the blog series on the history of Farmers Markets! In this blog, we will uncover how the history of Farmers Markets in Massachusetts stems from a food system in crisis...
Boston Public Health Commission clinics offer flu and COVID-19 vaccines. Some clinics will also have routine childhood vaccinations.
Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced Jennifer Roberts as the new neighborhood liaison for Allston-Brighton and Carlos Garcia as the new neighborhood liaison for East Boston within the Office of...
Boston Parks and Recreation Department will distribute over 15,000 daffodil bulbs for planting on public ways citywide through the “Boston Blooms with Daffodils” beautification initiative started in...
Mayor Michelle Wu joined Interim Boston Parks Commissioner Cathy Baker-Eclipse, elected officials, and residents to cut the ribbon on improvements to Codman Square Park in Dorchester.
Members of the Planning Department presented 22 community organizations serving the Dorchester neighborhood with a total of $140,000 in community benefits funding at an awards ceremony Thursday at...
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Workforce Development today proclaimed September 14-20 Adult Education and Family Literacy Week in Boston, underscoring the vital role of foundational education for...
Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.
The Planning Department this month recommended approval of updated zoning for Downtown Boston and the Groundwater Conservation Overlay District to the BPDA Board. Planning also recommended approval of...
The Boston Youth Poet Laureate will champion youth voices through poetry, community engagement, and civic participation.
New development will create 110 affordable homes and a permanent Chinatown branch of the Boston Public Library
Prior to committing federal (HUD) funding for the construction or rehabilitation of housing and community development projects, the public is afforded 18 calendar days (excluding federal holidays) to...
Residents are encouraged to nominate iconic, long-standing businesses located within the city by October 31, 2025
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department announced the receipt of grant funding to conserve historic gravestones at Dorchester North Burying Ground in Dorchester.
On August 13, 2025, upon the direction of President Trump, United States Attorney General Pam Bondi sent a letter to the leaders of 18 sanctuary jurisdictions across the country, including Mayor Wu...
This week, the City Council passed a resolution recognizing September 15th to October 15th as Latino Heritage Month in the City of Boston, honoring the history, culture, and contributions of Latino...
