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The Planning Department this month recommended approval of three new development projects to the BPDA Board. All were approved. The newly approved development projects represent approximately 920,062...
Mayor Michelle Wu joined Interim Boston Parks Commissioner Cathy Baker-Eclipse, Caricom and Conway Cricket Clubs, elected officials, and residents to cut the ribbon on the newly renovated Harambee...
On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, the City of Boston Worker Empowerment Cabinet will host the 2025 First Literacy Scholarship Ceremony at Boston City Hall. The ceremony will celebrate 29 adult learners...
Rolling grant program will award up to $150,000 to organizations serving older adults throughout the year and build on Mayor Wu’s efforts to make Boston a home for every generation
Boston Public Health Commission encourages residents to take precautions
Summer is here, bringing sunshine and heat back to Boston! As temperatures rise, we’re looking forward to cooling off in several newly-renovated community pools. The City’s pool upgrades are part of...
With a strong foundation in youth development, nonprofit leadership, and community-centered work, Rebeca Gómez Báez is the newest Financial Coach at the Center for Working Families, bringing deep...
Mayor Michelle Wu today celebrated the opening of a new commuter ferry stop at Pier 10 in the Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park. The new stop connects the Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park in South Boston...
The six members of the legendary R&B group will be honored by the City with Mayor Wu declaring August 30 as “New Edition Day” in the City of Boston and through a series of events, including a street...
Franklin Park, Boston’s largest public park and a defining feature of the city, is a Boston Landmark and the “gem” of the Emerald Necklace. Designed by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, the...
A few months ago, our team came upon an article in the Boston Globe from July 1889, describing the apparent discovery of a cave in Franklin Park. The article includes surprising details, including...
As the U.S. celebrated the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26th, those of us working at the Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) are reminded of the crucial...
The City’s Archaeology team successfully excavated two sites in Charlestown in June and July as part of its ongoing efforts to explore the neighborhood’s Revolutionary-era landscapes and elevate...
All Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) Cooling Centers, plus additional BCYF centers, are available Monday through Wednesday during their normal operating hours for people to come in and cool...
Avoid Contact with Water in the Muddy River Between Brookline Avenue and Avenue Louis Pasteur
Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.
This month, the Council proudly recognized the rich cultural heritage and significant contributions of two vibrant communities in the city: the Jamaican and Dominican communities. On August 6, the...
Following the July 4, 2025 celebration, the Boston City Council emphasized the city’s historic role as the birthplace of the American Revolution and reaffirmed the importance of upholding the...
Boston’s history of residential segregation and racial inequity continues to shape who has access to safe, affordable housing today. In recent years, the city has taken steps to address these barriers...
The Council adopted a resolution condemning the Trump Administration’s plan to repeal the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) "endangerment finding" – a foundational rule that identifies...
During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution in support of the Professors of the Practice (PoPs) at Tufts University’s School of the Museum of Fine Arts (SMFA) as they work...
Later this month, the Council will designate August 15 as Dominican Cultural Day in Boston, honoring the 162nd anniversary of the Dominican Republic’s Restoration of Independence. The Dominican...
27 certified small, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses (MWBEs) in key industries will receive grant funding and technical assistance to help them grow their capacity to access public contracts
Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.
This month, we share community school supply and mental health resiliency resources for kids, parents, and educators preparing to return to school.
As Boston makes progress towards its carbon neutrality and climate resilience goals, the City is expanding opportunities to support local climate technology innovators. One example is the CriticalMass...
Avoid Contact with Water Downstream of Harvard Bridge
The legislation, part of the Fiscal Year 2026 State Budget, will be introduced to the Boston City Council in the coming weeks
The funding will prepare eligible residents to enter new careers in healthcare, clean energy, and childcare.
New leadership for Boston's data and analytics teams continues the citywide service transformation for residents and public servants.
