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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...
Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced Jennifer Roberts as the new neighborhood liaison for Allston-Brighton and Carlos Garcia as the new neighborhood liaison for East Boston within the Office of...
Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the newly-selected 2025-2026 SPARK Boston Council. The 38-member group will spend the next year working to connect young adults to leaders in local government, City...
Mayor Michelle Wu announced an update on the City's preparations and existing services as college and university students move in across Boston to ensure they have a smooth transition into their new...
BPS will adopt the recommendations in Mintz Attorney Natashia Tidwell’s independent review of safety measures under the Boston Public Schools contract with Transdev, commissioned following the death...
The City of Boston is set to honor R&B legends New Edition, welcome the Essence HBCU Kickoff Classic sponsored by Cash App, VISA, and Meet Boston, and mark the 25th anniversary of Gospel Fest.
On August 19, 2025, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu sent a letter and held a press conference alongside community leaders to respond to threats from US Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the Boston Zoning Commission last week approved a set of amendments to the zoning code to improve the predictability and consistency of the development review process...
Mayor Michelle Wu announced Luis Perez Demorizi as the inaugural Executive Director of Franklin Park for the Boston Parks and Recreation Department. This park administrator role, envisioned in the...
Mayor Michelle Wu joined Interim Boston Parks Commissioner Cathy Baker-Eclipse, Caricom and Conway Cricket Clubs, elected officials, and residents to cut the ribbon on the newly renovated Harambee...
Mayor Michelle Wu today celebrated the opening of a new commuter ferry stop at Pier 10 in the Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park. The new stop connects the Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park in South Boston...
