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Mayor Michelle Wu, the Office of Neighborhood Services, and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department announced the 2026 Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours series in partnership with Dunkin’® and...
New framework sets clear transportation rules for Boston Legacy FC game days at White Stadium, invites residents to help shape key details during the next phase of community engagement
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announced the recipients of the Fastest Bostonians Awards, given to four Boston residents with the quickest finish times at the...
Highest possible credit rating reflects City’s stable financial position and long-standing, strong financial management
15-member advisory council will engage community and advise on construction and future operations of White Stadium
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the appointment of Diana Fernandez Bibeau as the new Commissioner of Parks and Recreation and Deputy Chief of Open Space. Fernandez Bibeau will begin serving in her new...
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the appointment of Marcela Dwork as Press Secretary. Dwork will begin serving in her role on May 4, 2026, and will lead the Mayor’s Press Office. “I’m thrilled to welcome...
The historic 1913 Jamaica Plain church will be transformed into mixed-income housing and a multipurpose performance space, creating 55 new homes, as Mayor Wu signs the transfer fee home rule petition...
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Small Business announced Small Business Month, an annual opportunity to highlight local businesses shaping our neighborhoods and the vast economic support system...
Mayor Michelle Wu announced a special week of programming and access to cultural institutions through Boston Family Days during April Break. This unique partnership allows all eligible students and...
City to recognize Fastest Bostonians; host Fan Fest on City Hall Plaza
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the appointment of Rodney Marshall as the 45th Commissioner/Chief of Department of the Boston Fire Department (BFD). Marshall, who joined the BFD in 1991 and currently...
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of a new business recruitment partnership as part of You Can’t Beat Boston, a public-private initiative designed to bring together leading companies...
Ceremony honors 26 graduating recruits and 8 promotions to enhance emergency medical services in the City of Boston
Mayor Michelle Wu today joined House Ways and Means Chairman Aaron Michlewitz and State Representative John Moran to announce $4 million in new funding that will be included in the House Ways & Means...
City of Boston will lead service activities and calls on community-based organizations and residents to plan One Boston Day volunteer opportunities
Partnership between UMass Boston and Boston Public Schools will provide students and staff with opportunities to become proficient in AI
Mayor Wu and the Public Employee Committee (PEC) announced an agreement to curb growing health care costs, generating an estimated $10.6 million in savings for the City and its employees through the...
Event will provide residents an opportunity to learn more about City services and get connected to support
“After 40 years of delays and missed opportunities, White Stadium will once again be the best public school sports facility in the country.” “The long-term value and benefits for our students...
City also announced $650,000 in funding for new Historic Markers Program ensuring Boston’s rich, diverse cultural heritage is uplifted and reflected across neighborhoods.
Boston’s tree canopy showed net increases from 2019 to 2024. Investments in trees on City property contributed significantly to canopy gain over the assessment period.
The Boston Tree Alliance Program will award over $519,750 to six projects to plant and care for trees
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...
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...
New agreement with MBTA will keep Routes 23, 28, 29 free for all riders through June
Mayor Michelle Wu joined community members to unveil the honorary street sign for the renaming of Twelfth Baptist Church Square, as well as a new historic marker honoring the transformative impact the...
BOSTON – Friday, February 6, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced a cold emergency in the City of Boston for Saturday, February 7, through Monday, February 9 due to the extreme cold weather...
Project will deliver the largest community and public benefits deal in Boston’s history with more than $252 million in privately-funded community benefits over 15 years, including the largest-ever...
Mayor Michelle Wu stood together with mayors and city managers from neighboring municipalities to give an update on how the City of Boston and neighboring municipalities are taking steps to address...
