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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...
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
