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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...
Led by the City of Boston and the Public Rights Project, 44 mayors, cities, and counties argue that the deadly surge of federal agents into Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota is an unlawful and...
More than 300 volunteers canvassed every Boston neighborhood
Update: Mayor Wu declared a snow emergency starting at 8 a.m. on Sunday, January 25, ahead of the forecasted winter storm. Boston City Hall and other municipal buildings, including BCYF Community...
Mayor Michelle Wu announced a January promotion through Boston Saves, the City’s children’s savings account program designed to engage families in financial education and long-term saving and planning...
Ribbon cutting marks completion of the final phase of the historic transformation of the Whittier public housing community
The City of Boston and Boston University continue the tradition of paying tribute to the life, legacy, and influence of Dr. King.
Mayor Michelle Wu announced three new appointments to the Boston School Committee, Lydia Torres, Franklin Peralta, and Dr. Stephen Alkins. Torres and Peralta will begin their first terms, and Dr...
Agreement includes nearly $48 million in payments to the City over the next 15 years
Mayor Michelle Wu announced a new four-year contract has been ratified by the membership of Boston Firefighters IAFF Local 718, the union representing nearly the entirety of the Boston Fire Department...
Mayor Michelle Wu announced a week-long series of programming to mark the City of Boston Inauguration 2026 and create space for Boston families to celebrate in community. The events and activations...
The New Year’s Event celebration is returning to City Hall Plaza for the third straight year
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 were inaugurated on January 5, 2026, at 10 a.m.
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
