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Mayor Michelle Wu announced new senior staff appointments ahead of the start of her second term. Phyliss St-Hubert will serve as Deputy Chief of Staff of Executive Operations, leading Mayor’s office...
On Monday, Mayor Michelle Wu recapped Boston's public safety efforts across neighborhoods over the last year. Mayor Wu, along with the Boston Police Department, Boston Fire Department, Boston...
Boston residents using BCCE have saved $200 per year on average on their electricity bills, saving ratepayers nearly $260 million since the program’s start in 2021
City and community partners to distribute more than 2,000 toys to children and families in Boston
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston City Council will be inaugurated on January 5, 2026, at 10 a.m. The inauguration ceremony will be livestreamed on this page.
Madison Park renovation will advance City’s long-term facilities vision and strengthen high-quality career pathways for students.
Program far exceeds expectations for number of units and permitting speed and efficiency
First Citizens Bank announced a contribution of $1 million to the Boston Acquisition Fund, bringing the fund to $14 million and bolstering the City’s work to make Boston a home for everyone.
Improvements included the rebuilding of sidewalks, ADA compliant ramps, citywide street lighting upgrades, bolstering 311, and implementing the Boston Rodent Action Plan across neighborhoods.
Mayor Michelle Wu and City officials today announced winter weather preparations currently underway in the City of Boston and resources available to residents and those who are most at risk, including...
Mayor Michelle Wu, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, and The Province of Nova Scotia will host Boston’s signature holiday celebration, the 84th annual Boston Common Tree Lighting, on...
Today, Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor's Office of Tourism, Sports and Entertainment announced the dates for the 29th Annual Enchanted Trolley Tour . This year’s Trolley Tour will visit 16...
Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that the annual gift of an evergreen Christmas tree from Nova Scotia is scheduled to arrive by police escort at Boston Common at approximately 11 a.m. on Tuesday...
As a thank you to Boston for sending medical aid and relief supplies following the 1917 Halifax explosion, Nova Scotia provides Boston with its annual Christmas tree for the Boston Common.
The new contract will deepen trust between police and communities, further the wellbeing of officers, make adjustments to reduce overtime, and better streamline and prioritize details
More than 140,000 Boston residents, or 89,000 households, are expected to be impacted by the SNAP freeze.
Program provides 1-on-1 support to renters, homeowners, and business owners and is available in multiple languages
Friday’s ribbon cutting and community celebration mark the culmination of three years of community engagement and ecological restoration of a green space in Mattapan
Renovated school building opened for 2025-2026 school year, following $23 million investment funded in the City’s five-year Capital Plan
Mayor Michelle Wu delivered her State of the Schools Address on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 7 p.m.
New citywide pilot led to 200+ youth being hired this summer to work in jobs focused on climate resilience, sustainability, and environmental justice at local green industry organizations
Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that she will host the first ever State of the Schools address. Under Superintendent Mary Skipper's leadership, the Boston Public Schools (BPS) is setting ambitious...
A multi-week program will bring fun, interactive events to Downtown Crossing
City selects development and community engagement teams for first-of-its-kind cultural and residential space at 290 North Beacon Street
Mayor Michelle Wu announced Clare Kelly as her next Chief of Staff starting November 17, 2025. Kelly currently serves as the Director of Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) for Mayor Michelle Wu. Kelly...
Mayor Michelle Wu today joined Interim Boston Parks Commissioner Cathy Baker-Eclipse, elected officials, and the Lower Mills community to cut the ribbon on improvements to Walsh Playground in...
Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) has launched its annual grant-making opportunity to support organizations providing legal access, community-led...
The Community Clean Air Grant Program will award over $1M to six projects to advance a range of strategies addressing air pollution.
New school building now open for 2025-2026 school year, following $111.4 million investment
Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the launch of the inaugural fall performance season of Boston Family Days, which will provide Boston students and their families with free access to live performances...
