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City Hall Plaza renovation starts

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The renovation will transform the Plaza into a civic space for all residents, with universal...

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Phase 3 reopening guidance for indoor fitness, outdoor events and performances, and tourism industry issued

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Step One of Phase III of the four-phase Reopening Massachusetts plan will begin on Monday, July 13...

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Start of in-person summer youth programming for Boston Centers for Youth & Families announced

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All programming will be operated in accordance with public health guidelines

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Boston Housing Authority extends moratorium for nonessential evictions through 2020

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Policy addresses hardship in an unstable economy, reduces COVID-19 risks

Not forgotten: Keeping the legacy of the West End alive

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In September 2019, a group of undergraduate students at Simmons University began work on a project...

Voices of Boston: Louise and Miss Ives discuss education and innovation in Roslindale

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A Roslindale woman recalls her immigrant father’s claim that he had never truly experienced the cold...

The new Washington Street bus lane

New improvements to Silver Line in Chinatown, Downtown completed

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The new Washington Street bus lane will save 24,000 weekday riders up to 12 minutes on trips from...

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Election Department seeking Election Day poll workers

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As an Election Day poll worker, you will work with a team, and each team member will have their own...

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More than 2,480 small businesses have received COVID-19 relief funds and grants in Boston

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Of the $6.1 million that has been distributed to businesses so far, 69% have five or fewer employees...

Irwin Edwards sets up their new accessibility ramp at Elephant & Castle in downtown Boston. (Mayor's Office Photo by John Wilcox)

New ramp initiative to highlight increased accessibility to outdoor dining

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This initiative is made possible with support from Citi as part of the Empowered Cities Initiative...

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Franklin Park Action Plan virtual workshop set for July 14

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Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department invite park users and local...

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A message from Commissioner McCosh: Reopening in Phase 3

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A weekly message from Commissioner McCosh in support of the local disability community.

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Pics in the Parks: Challenge 4 - Texture

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Our weekly photography clinic, perfect for social distancing, has weekly challenges to help you hone...

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Notes from the Archives: Celebrating Independence Day during the Civil War

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On July 4, 1861, Bostonians celebrated Independence Day as they grappled with the reality of civil...

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Temporary policy for retail extensions to sidewalks

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Due to the impacts of COVID-19, the City of Boston will temporarily allow retail businesses in...

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$1 million Arts and Culture COVID-19 fund to support nonprofits

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The funding for this new grant program was made available by the City of Boston's allocated CARES...

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$2 million in Boston Resiliency Fund grants to support those most impacted by COVID-19

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The new round of grants will support food access during the summer months and domestic violence...

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Second round of funding open for Childcare Entrepreneur Fund

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Grantees who are selected will participate in six virtual workshops and will receive $3,500 in...

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Virtual Fourth of July celebrations in Boston

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This year, Fourth of July celebrations in Boston will look different, but there are still plenty of...

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Demolition Delay application: 12 Church Street, West Roxbury

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The application is to demolish the school at 12 Church Street in West Roxbury.

Exploring Boston's neighborhood histories: An intro to an Archives blog series

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In the 1970s, Boston residents provided oral history interviews as part of the Boston 200...

July drive-in movie series announced

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Free, family-friendly drive-in movie showings will take place on select Wednesdays in July

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Enjoying a physically distant summer in Boston

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We have new and updated information on Boston.gov that we think might be helpful to you this summer.

Immigrant Heritage Month

City of Boston holds virtual celebration for Immigrant Heritage Month

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Several local musicians and poets from diverse backgrounds performed.

Solar Canopy to be installed at Boston Police headquarters

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The Renew Boston Trust will start work on Boston Police Headquarters Solar PV Canopy, helping make...

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Virtual events in July

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This month, we look at online events celebrating Independence Day and beyond.

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City of Boston to remove the Emancipation Group statue after Boston Art Commission vote

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The Boston Art Commission called for a process to re-contextualize the statue in a new setting.

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A message from Commissioner McCosh: Fill out the Census for our community

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A weekly message from Commissioner McCosh in support of the local disability community.

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Pics in the Parks: Challenge 3 - Color

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Our weekly photography clinic, perfect for social distancing, has weekly challenges to help you hone...

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New food resources and programs available this summer

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On July 6, 97 youth meal sites will open through the City of Boston's Summer Eats 2020 program.