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The opening ceremony will be held at Faneuil Hall Marketplace.
Key accomplishes include the launch of the Percent for Art Program and a renewed focus on local...
Lunchtime and evening concerts will fill the Central Library’s courtyard this summer.
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Jun 27
Boston Public Library holding July Author Talks, literary events
The free events feature bestselling authors Matthew Quick, Ashley and JaQuavis, and local writers.
Newbury Street will be pedestrian-only from Arlington Street to Massachusetts Avenue on July...
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Jun 26
Boston by Hubway public bike ride event to take place on June 28
The Transportation Department is sponsoring a bike ride — free of charge ...
Mayor Walsh presented the "Actions to Address Substance Use Disorders in America's Cities...
On June 26, after smallpox broke out in Boston, Dr. Zabdiel Boylston inoculated his 13-year-old son...
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Jun 23
Demolition Delay application: 35-37 Haverford Street
The application is to demolish a two-family residence at 35-37 Haverford Street in Jamaica Plain.
More than 250 mayors from across the country will attend the four-day event.
The Dorothy Curran Wednesday Night Concert Series returns to City Hall Plaza from July 12...
The program serves young men of color by providing school-based group counseling and mentoring...
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Jun 22
Traffic Advisory for Saturday and Sunday, June 24 and 25, 2017
Avon Walk for Breast Cancer and the Boston Athletic Association 10K will impact traffic and...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh is alerting Boston’s green thumbs that they have until Wednesday, July...
The six-concert Tito Puente Latin Music Series returns to Boston parks on Thursdays in July and...
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Jun 21
Enjoy outdoor music with ParkARTS neighborhood concerts beginning July 10
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is proud to announce the 2017 ParkARTS Citywide...
The photo exhibit, "The Faces of Syrian Refugees," is located in the third floor...
The celebration marks the completion of a comprehensive $1.1 million renovation of the entire...
The project will bring a 21st century learning space to the expansion of the North End School.
The center is designed to serve as a one-stop neighborhood resource for small business owners and...
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Jun 19
Demolition Delay application: 60 Charme Avenue
The application is to demolish a two-family residence at 60 Charme Avenue in Roslindale.
Thousands of visitors hit Sail Boston this weekend for the chance to welcome the Tall Ships back to...
Data-driven investments are aimed at creating a thriving, healthy and innovative City.
Nearly $11 million will prepare more than 3,000 residents to fill growth industries' talent...
On this day, in 1865, Union General Gordon Granger read...
Jun 16
Why celebrate Juneteenth?
"What, to the American slave, is your Fourth of July?" - Fredrick Douglas
Jun 16
Taking part in Daylight Hour
We’re getting involved with a campaign to use natural light during bright summer days to...
Council members serve as leaders who will empower and support Boston's young adults.
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Jun 15
Demolition Delay application: 1857-1859 Dorchester Avenue
Application to demolish a two-story masonry commercial building in Dorchester.
Mayor Walsh will also dedicate the basketball court to Anthony Albano.