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City of Boston releases 2020 Climate Action Progress report

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The Fiscal Year 2020 Climate Action report presents up-to-date information regarding the status and...

City calls on neighborhood grocery stores, bodegas, and corner stores to join Double Up Food Bucks

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Currently in its third year, the program is looking to expand to more stores to bring affordable...

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Mayor, Boston Fire commissioner celebrate beam raising on new firehouse

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As the first firehouse built in 30 years, the City of Boston is investing $23.5 million into the new...

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City of Boston announces preparations ahead of November 3 State Election

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Boston's Board of Election Commissioners today certified the City of Boston's plan for early voting...

Coming soon: Boston's first income-tiered electric vehicle car share

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The City of Boston is part of a team that is piloting the City's first income-tiered electric...

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Plastic bag requirements set to resume in Boston

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Reusable bags are an important part of reducing waste and mitigating harmful effects on the...

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A message form Commissioner McCosh: The Boston Disability Commission Advisory Board

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

Red Sox partner with City of Boston, Public Health Commission on COVID-19 testing for Boston Teachers Union

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To help with the return to in-person learning this fall, the Red Sox, with support from Major League...

New supportive housing for veterans opens in Brighton

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Development will provide 25 units of affordable housing and supportive services for veterans in need...

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Demolition Delay application: 11 Taft Hill Terrace, Roslindale

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The application is to demolish the house at 11 Taft Hill Terrace in Roslindale.

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City appoints new animal care and control director and veterinarian

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Boston Parks Commissioner Ryan Woods recently announced that Alexis Trzcinski of Dorchester has been...

Free COVID-19 testing now in Grove Hall

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The mobile testing team has previously been in Roxbury, Allston, South Boston, Mattapan, and East...

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Mayor Walsh, City of Boston recognize National Recovery Month

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Mayor Martin J. Walsh is inviting residents to join him for a series of virtual events marking...

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Mayor Walsh releases request for proposals for visit Boston campaign

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Proposals will shape and execute a branding and marketing campaign to attract tourists

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Demolition Delay application: 273 Gallivan Boulevard, Dorchester

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The application is to demolish the structure at 273 Gallivan Boulevard in Dorchester.

Mayor Walsh, Boston EMS celebrate new EMT graduates

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Mayor Martin J. Walsh today joined Boston EMS to celebrate the graduation of 10 Emergency Medical...

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Demolition Delay application: 19 Carroll Street, West Roxbury

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The application is to demolish the house at 19 Carroll Street in West Roxbury.

Pics in the Parks snaps parks into focus

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The 2020 Pics in the Parks program encouraged residents and visitors to explore Boston’s Parks in a...

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MBTA youth pass re-enrollment starts in October

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Current MBTA Youth Pass Cards will expire on October 31, 2020. You can re-enroll for an MBTA Youth...

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Audrey Seraphin named new Spark Boston director

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As SPARK Boston Director, Audrey will work to encourage and increase young Bostonians’ civic...

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20th round of Boston Resiliency Fund Grants announced

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Since March, the Boston Resiliency Fund has distributed over $26.3 million to 348 local...

Food access expanded through Boston Resiliency Fund grants

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The funding will allow Fair Foods to continue and expand their supply of fresh produce to immigrant...

New leadership at Animal Care and Control

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Alexis Trzcinski has been promoted to Director of Animal Care and Control.

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Boston marks U.S Constitution and citizenship day by leading Amicus brief against USCIS fee increase

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Cities are urging the court to block application fee increases for naturalization.

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Demolition Delay application: 635-641 Hyde Park Avenue, Roslindale

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The application is to demolish the structure at 635-641 Hyde Park Avenue in Roslindale.

A.O. Flats housing development opens at Forest Hills

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The mixed-income, transit-oriented, and eco-friendly development is near Forest Hills T Station.

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Demolition Delay application: 283 Lamartine Street, Jamaica Plain

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The application is to demolish the house at 283 Lamartine Street in Jamaica Plain.

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Demolition Delay application: 281 Lamartine Street, Jamaica Plain

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The application is to demolish the house at 281 Lamartine Street in Jamaica Plain.

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Demolition Delay application: 34 Hichborn Street, Allston

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The application is to demolish the house at 34 Hichborn Street in Allston.

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City of Boston creates high school digital storytelling internship

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We’re always looking for support to tell the stories of Boston. This summer, we got help from three...