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Prior to committing federal (HUD) funding for the construction or rehabilitation of housing and community development projects, the public is afforded 18 calendar days (excluding federal holidays) to...
The Boston Tree Alliance Program will award over $519,750 to six projects to plant and care for trees
Mayor Michelle Wu announced Katrina Lin as the new neighborhood liaison for Chinatown, Downtown, and Leather District and Samantha Courage as the new neighborhood liaison for Back Bay, Beacon Hill...
The Boston Landmarks Commission has posted a study report on the proposed designation of the Copley Plaza Hotel in Back Bay as a Landmark under Chapter 772 of the Acts of 1975, as amended.
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s Animal Care and Control Division reminds city dog owners that the annual deadline for licensing their pets is March 31, 2026 . Plus, check out Boston's top...
This week, the Council adopted a resolution recognizing February 27 as Dominican Independence Day in the City of Boston. Offered by Councilors Pepen, Santana, and Mejia, who are all of Dominican...
The Council adopted a resolution declaring February 17 as Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. Day in the City of Boston. Offered by Councilors Culpepper and Worrell, the measure honors Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr...
The Council adopted a resolution recognizing March as Women’s History Month and reaffirming the City’s commitment to advancing women’s rights. Offered by Councilors Coletta Zapata, Breadon, and...
The Council adopted a resolution this week supporting the continued funding of the MBTA’s fare-free bus program, a popular initiative that has expanded access to public transit and saved riders money...
Councilor Murphy, along with co-sponsors, had three resolutions adopted this week, highlighting the City’s commitment to education, inclusion, and community service. Read Across America Day Offered...
The Council adopted a resolution this week recognizing the independence of Ghana, which was achieved on March 6, 1957, under the leadership of Kwame Nkrumah. Offered by Councilor Louijeune, the...
Councilor Flynn had three resolutions adopted this week, highlighting efforts to honor African American veterans, address downtown office vacancies, and improve resident parking in South Boston...
The Council adopted a resolution in support of H.D. 5608, the “PROTECT Act,” legislation designed to strengthen oversight, safeguard constitutional rights, and limit local cooperation with federal...
Celebrating Boston's women through education, art, community, sharing resources and more.
New marching band consists of students from 10 BPS schools, deepens arts education, and expands access to career pathways. Band will also serve as the official in-house talent for Boston Legacy...
City and partners are investing $2 million to address health disparities faced by Boston’s Black communities
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host this year’s Mayor's Cup Street Hockey Tournament in partnership with the Boston Bruins Foundation during the April Boston...
Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.
Mayor Wu and the Community Engagement Cabinet announced the first-ever Office Hours, a family-friendly one-stop opportunity for Boston residents from across the city to connect directly with the Mayor...
Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that the snow emergency and parking ban currently in effect will be lifted today at 6 p.m. Residents parked in participating discounted garages must remove their cars...
The snow emergency and parking ban will be lifted at 6 p.m. on Tuesday. Residents parked in participating discounted garages must remove their cars by 8 p.m. avoid being charged regular rates.
Eight winning proposals selected during this year’s “Ideas in Action,” Boston’s citywide participatory budgeting process open to all residents
Building owners and property managers are invited to a series of webinars and workshops to get information about BERDO, learn about compliance, and ask questions.
Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.
New agreement with MBTA will keep Routes 23, 28, 29 free for all riders through June
Mayor Michelle Wu announced that applications are now open for the next cohort of PowerCorps Boston, the City’s green industry workforce development program for young people. Following a “learn and...
The Boston Licensing Board recently approved five applications from beer and wine licensees upgrading to non-transferable all alcoholic beverages licenses. The approved applicants include Life Time...
The Community Empowerment grants aim to build stronger networks across Boston to support and connect Black men and boys to programming and resources
New affordable housing moves forward in Dorchester
The City of Boston and Wentworth Institute of Technology today announced major agreements on Payment-in-Lieu-of-Taxes (PILOT) and an amendment to their Institutional Master Plan (IMP). The new PILOT...
