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During this week’s Council meeting, the Council recognized May as Small Business Month, shining a spotlight on the more than 44,000 small businesses that are the heartbeat of the city's neighborhoods...
The City of Boston would like to congratulate Bryan Dickerson and Alexandra Hunt on their recent marriage!
Planned Work for the Week of 05/12 – 05/16 Work hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Start signalized intersection work at Wood Ave. and Harvard St. Excavate and backfill bike lane from Wood Ave. towards...
Over 2,200 attendees have already registered for Saturday’s fair; more than 3,000 youth currently in the process of onboarding for a job this summer
Read a letter from Councilor Brian Worrell, the Chair of the Ways and Means Committee.
This week, the Council honored multiple cultural observances, including Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the flag raising for the Caribbean nation of Montserrat, Polish...
With a resolution offered by Councilors Murphy, Flynn, and FitzGerald, the Council this weekrecognized National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, honoring the professionals who serve as the first...
This week, Councilor Mejia introduced a resolution in support of Bill SD.2808: An Act Strengthening Health Care Protections in the Commonwealth. In response to recent actions by the Trump...
During this week’s meeting, the Council passed a resolution in support of House Bill H.1347, An Act to Improve Sickle Cell Care. This state legislation seeks to improve care for individuals living...
This week, the Council approved and accepted several major grants aimed at improving climate resilience, public safety, and youth workforce development. The Council approved a $1,987,500 Hazard...
Mayor Wu celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Boston Landmarks Commission
Tucked among the weathered stones of Dorchester North Burying Ground is a marble marker that quietly tells a powerful story. Unlike most 19th-century gravestones, which offer only sparse details, the...
Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the 2025 Open Streets Series and the return of Open Newbury. This summer and fall, Open Streets, the popular car-free event series, will return to Blue Hill Ave. in...
City hosting Small Business Resource Fair for businesses to learn more about existing City programs and resources on May 8
Emerson College’s UnCommon Corner and Harpoon Brewery return as partners; El Jefe’s Taqueria will serve as new food vendor in key downtown space
Mayor Michelle Wu today joined Boston Public Library (BPL) officials and Fields Corner community members to highlight the start of construction of the new Fields Corner Branch. The $30.9 million...
Mayor Wu joins multicity lawsuit challenging HUD’s unlawful attempt to withhold $48 million in previously-awarded funds to provide housing and services for people experiencing homelessness.
The Worker Empowerment Learning Lab has released its Spring 2025 Labor Market Report, analyzing recent trends in Boston’s workforce. The report is available for download here .
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) are pleased to announce the 2025 Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of...
Friday, May 2, 2025 - Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement (MOLA) today announced $200,000 in grant funding to expand access to critical services and resources for LGBTQ+...
Community Preservation Act funding allocated for 52 projects across 16 neighborhoods.
This honor is a testament to Chief Garces’ leadership, the City’s commitment to consistently improving resident services, and the robust collaboration between Boston’s dedicated city employees and...
The City of Boston would like to congratulate Ksenia Zotina And David Galustian on their recent marriage!
The development in Dorchester created 20 affordable homes with support services for families who have experienced homelessness
Mayor Michelle Wu announced today that applications for the 2025-2026 SPARK Boston Council are now open . SPARK Boston is a volunteer leadership and civic engagement council for Boston residents ages...
This month, we're highlighting helpful resources for self-care, as well as peer and professional support.
April is Second Chance Month, a time to recognize the importance of supporting individuals returning from incarceration as they rebuild their lives and reintegrate into our communities.
The "Civic Summit 2025: Be the Change," aims to empower civic leaders dedicated to making a positive impact in Boston
Reflections from the Spring 2025 Learning Lab Convening
As soon as an electric, refrigerated cargo van began operating, the amount of recovered fresh produce for food programs—including a community pantry, market and weekly community sit-down meals...
