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Apr 3

Fourth cohort of Boston Artists-in-Residence announced

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture today announced five artists have...

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Apr 3

Mayor Walsh Announces $3 Million Fund to Help Bostonians Pay Their Rent During COVID-19 Pandemic

Recipients will have to demonstrate financial need, such as loss of income

Cambridge Street looking towards Blossom Street, West End, Boston Redevelopment Authority photographs, Collection 4010.001

Apr 3

The West End: Slum or bustling urban neighborhood?

What characteristics do you think of when you hear the word "slum"? Deteriorated infrastructure...

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Apr 2

Small Business Relief Fund created amid COVID-19 crisis

New resources have been created to help small businesses impacted by COVID-19 receive immediate...

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Apr 1

Food resources during COVID-19

We are providing a way for residents to find open food locations and delivery options during the...

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Mar 31

COVID-19: Collecting Division guide to transactions

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the City of Boston Collecting Division will be operating under the...

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Mar 31

A message from Disability Commissioner Kristen McCosh on supporting our residents

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

Mar 31

COVID-19 resources for safety and self care

This month, we are sharing a list of articles and resources to help cope with the crisis.

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Mar 30

Subsidized housing to be created for 1,000 Boston Public Schools families at risk of displacement

A new partnership will substantially reduce homelessness and prevent displacement among Boston...

Mar 30

Demolition Delay application: 1854 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester

The application is to demolish the structure at 1854 Dorchester Avenue in Dorchester.

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Mar 30

COVID-19: Status of City of Boston departments

We have information on the current statuses of City of Boston departments below.

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Mar 29

City of Boston increasing care capacity, targeted interventions for those experiencing homelessness

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced a comprehensive plan for individuals experiencing homelessness...

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Mar 27

City Clerk coronavirus (COVID-19) updates

We hope this message finds you and your loved ones in good health. Given the current public health...

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Mar 27

Boston Resiliency Fund surpasses $20 million goal

The Fund will award $5.4 million in emergency grants to eight organizations that provide food access...

Barton and Leverett Streets, July 19, 1959, West End Demolition Photographs (Collection 9800.008), Boston City Archives

Mar 27

The demolition of the West End

In the 1950s, the Boston Housing Authority (BHA) announced plans to "redevelop" the West End, a...

Mar 26

Temporary parking enforcement changes in place due to COVID-19

The updates to parking enforcement policies are in effect until further notice in the City of Boston...

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Mar 26

Inspectional Services COVID-19 updates

For the safety of our customers and our staff Inspectional Services Department (ISD) will be...

Mar 26

New City of Boston programs to help small businesses impacted by COVID-19

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced new resources available for small businesses in Boston...

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Mar 26

Employee Assistance Program COVID-19 resources

We have general news, information, and safety resources.

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Mar 25

Mayor Walsh extends order pausing non-essential construction work in Boston

Due to the public health emergency caused by the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) Mayor Martin J...

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Mar 25

A message from City of Boston Disability Commissioner Kristen McCosh on COVID-19

Read a message from the commissioner about the recent developments around coronavirus (COVID-19).

Mar 25

Mayor Walsh launches COVID-19 data dashboards for residents

The dashboards provide up-to-date information about COVID-19.

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Mar 25

Mayor Walsh Announces Temporary Approval of Plastic Bags at Boston Stores

Mar 24

City of Boston launches multilingual text service with COVID-19 updates

Enhanced language capacity to target over 37 percent of Boston residents that speak another language...

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Mar 24

Fire Prevention Division COVID-19 update

The Fire Prevention Division is currently performing all scheduled inspections and accepting...

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Mar 24

Free Bluebikes being offered to hospital staff

The City of Boston and its municipal partners of Brookline, Cambridge, Everett, and Somerville are...

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Mar 24

Discounted garages for hospital staff in Boston

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, some garages and lots in the City of Boston have been offering...

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Mar 23

Licensing Board advisory for bars, restaurants, and clubs

Read the City of Boston Licensing Board advisory regarding the status of the prohibition of on...

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Mar 20

COVID-19 resource guide for Boston's immigrants

We have information about services for Boston residents affected by COVID-19, regardless of...

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Mar 20

Temporary takeout food pickup zones available for restaurants

We are creating temporary pick up zones in front of restaurants that have transitioned to takeout...