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Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the City of Boston has received approval from the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) to move forward with its Community Choice Electricity program...
The renovation will transform the Plaza into a civic space for all residents, with universal accessibility, new civic spaces for all to use, increased environmental sustainability, and critical...
In the 1970s, Boston residents provided oral history interviews as part of the Boston 200 Bicentennial Celebration. We are highlighting these interviews in a blog series this summer!
If someone gets a code enforcement ticket but they’re not sure what it is, will they pay the fine? Probably not. With a new envelope design, we’re hoping to fix that.
Each week, we will share updates, quotes, and photos of the inspiring work that our employees are doing in service to our City.
Ever wonder where fairies like Tinkerbell or Cinderella's Fairy godmother live? Fairy houses of course!
Looking for fun activities to do while practicing social and physical distancing? Check out the Boston Activity Book!
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is sharing videos from some of their fitness instructors.
You can find a list of Licensing Board advisories below related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency and new advisories from 2022 to the present.
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!
Mayor Walsh today announced the appointment of Kate Bennett as Administrator of the Boston Housing Authority.
In January 1870, Boston annexed the Town of Dorchester. In honor of the 150th anniversary of Dorchester joining Boston, we're highlighting some of our favorite Dorchester records!
After more than two years of work, you can order City of Boston birth, marriage, and death certificates online.
A 50-foot tall tank ruptured, sending 2.3 million gallons of molasses rushing through the neighborhood.
In January 2019, Mayor Walsh announced four legislative packages the City of Boston will be submitting to the Massachusetts Legislature: Housing Security and Economic Mobility, Environment and...
Program aimed to make Boston's public spaces more fun and inviting during the winter.
The application is to demolish a single-family house at 121 Addison Street in East Boston.
Mayor Martin J. Walsh recently joined the City of Boston Scholarship Committee in awarding 30 Boston students $2,500 scholarships to help fund their higher education. Over 120 students currently...
On this day in 1962, a panel of judges announced the winning design for Boston’s New City Hall.
This is the second round of funding to support local organizations working to provide opportunities and mentorship to young men of color.
The six-concert Tito Puente Latin Music Series returns to Boston parks on in July and August. Performers include Berklee College of Music faculty, students, alumni, and world-renowned artists.
"What, to the American slave, is your Fourth of July?" - Frederick Douglass
The new “Hot Work Safety Certification” program is available on the National Fire Protection Association website.
Boston Public Library is updating the range of technology it offers to library users citywide. Taking place now through the end of the calendar year is a series of upgrades to the technologies used by...
City adjusting veteran property tax exemption with increased cost of living; launching second round of mini-grants for local veteran organizations
Mayor Michelle Wu and City officials announced winter preparations currently underway in the City of Boston and resources available to residents and those who are most at risk including older...
Progress Report: Charlestown, an interactive storymap, was recently released to share progress the City has made in the neighborhood. Read about three of the projects featured in the report.
