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Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Christopher Byner, Interim Executive Director of Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF,) have announced the release of the 2015 Summer Fun Grants RFP. Applicants may...

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the appointment of Giselle Sterling as Commissioner of Veterans’ Services for the City of Boston. She will be the first Latina and first woman to hold this...

This morning, Mayor Martin J. Walsh joined nearly 200 business leaders at the Omni Parker House for an event discussing the disparities in wage equity that remain in Boston and around the country.The...

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today released the City of Boston's first ever Workforce Profile Report to transparently examine the racial and gender makeup of Boston’s municipal employee base. The report was...

Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), the City of Boston’s largest youth and human service agency, is hosting free beginner swim lessons, “Swim for Safety,” for Boston youth ages 5-12 at a BCYF...

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today joined Councillor Arder Carson, Lord Mayor of Belfast, Northern Ireland and representatives from the hockey community to announce “The Friendship Four,” an international...

The Boston Public Works Department (PWD) is reminding residents that leaves can be left out with recycling through December 4, 2015.

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the launch of Boston’s cultural planning process that will create a blueprint for arts and culture in the City of Boston. Boston Creates will engage residents...

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today signed an ordinance that will pilot raising fines from $40 to $100 for violating resident parking restrictions in the neighborhoods around Fenway Park during Major League...

With more than 148,000 students enrolled in its colleges and universities, Boston has unique challenges related to its student population.

"I commend President Obama on his call to end the use of conversion therapy for minors. All of our young people deserve to be supported and accepted for who they are, and the President's leadership on...

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that the City of Boston will hold a moment of silence at 2:49 p.m. on April 15 to mark the two-year anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings. Church bells will...

"I am thankful that this phase of the trial has come to an end and am hopeful for a swift sentencing process. I hope today’s verdict provides a small amount of closure for the survivors, families, and...

Today, Mayor Martin J. Walsh joined Governor Charlie Baker, elected officials, local dignitaries, school representatives, and family members and friends of the late Bruce C. Bolling to officially...

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced his support for the “Diesel and Vehicular Emissions Ordinance,” filed by City Councilor Stephen Murphy to help reduce harmful emissions from diesel vehicles and...

Today, Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced he has made 39 appointments to 12 City of Boston and Massachusetts boards and commissions in the first quarter of 2015. The appointees bring diverse expertise...

Today Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the winners of the fourth Design Biennial Boston, a program sponsored by the Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics and the Boston Art Commission in collaboration...

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today joined the West Roxbury delegation to announce that the City of Boston has filed a request for a rehearing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in regards...

The grant funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security was awarded through the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant program.

Today, Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the expansion of the ParkBoston app to include all Boston parking meters. The app allows drivers to quickly and easily remotely pay a meter with their mobile...

Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced today the appointment of Richard Weir as Chief of Communications for Boston Public Schools. In this position, Weir will be responsible for stewarding communications for...

Today, Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Office of Arts and Culture announced Pop-Up: Franklin Park Art Grove, a call to artists to submit proposals for temporary, site-related art work. The three-tiered...

The City will engage the community to discuss if one way streets will become permanent.

The City of Boston continues snow recovery efforts.

Outside experts to help City evaluate future development opportunities along Jamaica Plain's Washington Street Corridor.

Today Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the Mayor's Office of Arts + Culture will feature “Borderless Bird," an exhibition of paintings by Colette Bresilla of East Boston. Bresilla’s reflections on her...

Mayor Martin J. Walsh tonight released the following statement: "My thoughts and prayers are with the Officer injured tonight, his family and friends and the entire Boston Police Department during...

The major renovation will improve collections, technology, and spaces for all ages, including a reading room addition.

The Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) Swim League brings together kids from all backgrounds for fun, exercise, new friendships, and teamwork. The league runs for six months each year and...

The City aims to reduce serious traffic crashes, improve bike infrastructure, make meter payment more convenient, and pilot elimination of street sweeping towing.

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