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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...
The six members of the legendary R&B group will be honored by the City with Mayor Wu declaring August 30 as “New Edition Day” in the City of Boston and through a series of events, including a street...
27 certified small, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses (MWBEs) in key industries will receive grant funding and technical assistance to help them grow their capacity to access public contracts
The legislation, part of the Fiscal Year 2026 State Budget, will be introduced to the Boston City Council in the coming weeks
The funding will prepare eligible residents to enter new careers in healthcare, clean energy, and childcare.
In recognition of the City’s cultural diversity and strength, Boston becomes the next U.S. city to join a global network using culture to power economic growth, equity, and innovation.
The City of Boston will invest $1.5 million into community-based youth programming; take steps to immediately provide engaging activities and spaces for Boston’s young people
Mayor Michelle Wu issued a heat advisory for the City of Boston beginning today, Monday, July 28, through Wednesday, July 30, due to the current weather forecasts.
An initial $5 million in grants will go to recipients in Dorchester, Roxbury, and Mattapan. Grants are in partnership with Atrius Health Equity Foundation and the Boston Community Health Collaborative...
Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced Maria Perez as the new North End, West End, Wharf District Liaison in the Office of Neighborhood Services . The Office of Neighborhood Services is integral in...
Events will foster community connections, celebrate local talent, and strengthen Downtown Boston.
Planning Department advances RFP for Citywide Needs Assessment
Mayor Wu and Age Strong announce, 44 community nonprofit organizations will receive $570,000 to strengthen social connections and community. 11 community nonprofit organizations will receive $706,000...
Homes Built by BIPOC Developers Support Racial Equity Yesterday, Mayor Michelle Wu joined new homeowners, BIPOC-owned development teams, community members, and local leaders in Dorchester to celebrate...
BCYF Cooling centers will be open to all residents
Final plan incorporates feedback from residents on draft plan released this spring.
Grant program totaling $250,0000 will support community-based sports organizations that offer out-of-school sports programs across Boston neighborhoods; last year, the Let’s Play Community Sports...
With $200,000 grant from Cummings Foundation, City’s Coordinated Response Team will draw on Gavin Foundation recovery professionals for treatment navigation and transportation.
Resident-led Task Force Gains Ownership Stake in Boston’s Oldest Public Housing Community
Library to posthumously honor Roxbury resident and trailblazing Black television news reporter
Mayor Michelle Wu today issued a heat emergency for the City of Boston beginning tomorrow, Sunday, June 22 through Tuesday, June 24 due to the upcoming weather forecasts.
Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Office of Tourism, Sports and Entertainment today announced the release of Dear Summer Vol. 3, the latest edition of the City’s official summer mixtape. The...
Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston invites residents, families and visitors to a week of city-sponsored events honoring Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African...
Friday, June 13, 2025 - Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement (MOLA) ahead of tomorrow’s Pride Parade announced a series of new initiatives to support LGBTQ+ residents across...
Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Office of Youth Engagement (OYEA) celebrated the 30-year anniversary of the Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC). Since the first Council year commenced in 1995, the...
