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When late September and October roll around, there is a cold breeze in the air, the leaves start to fall, and children are focused on the most sugary event of the year: Halloween! Most people...
Visitors to the Charles River Esplanade (designated a Boston Landmark in 2009) will see an active construction site in the area of the former Lee Pool Complex.
After nearly two years of dedicated work, the City of Boston Archaeology Program, together with an incredible team of volunteers, has fully transcribed all 586 handwritten fire claims submitted by...
This month, we take an opportunity to review Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and share education and resources.
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...
Our Citywide Project Tracker allows residents to explore City investments across Boston’s 23 neighborhoods in community centers, libraries, parks and coastal resilience, schools, streets, and public...
This summer’s Boston After Dark event series engaged over 1,500 youth at 23 events across 15 neighborhoods between June and August.
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the fourth annual Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival on the Boston Common Parade Ground at the corner of Beacon and Charles...
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Black Male Advancement announced the newest members of the City’s Black Men and Boys Commission, a body made up of local community leaders, experts and residents...
The Community Clean Air Grant Program will award over $1M to six projects to advance a range of strategies addressing air pollution.
The City of Boston would like to congratulate Tainá Martins Lopes Teixeira And Allan lopes Teixeira on their recent marriage!
Mayor's Cup Soccer Tournament and Festival, returning to Moakley Park in South Boston on Friday, November 7 through Sunday, November 9, 2025
Update: As of October 30, 2025, this health advisory has been lifted.
New school building now open for 2025-2026 school year, following $111.4 million investment
During this week’s Council meeting, the Council approved the adoption of a local option for the City of Boston that would allow the conversion of certain liquor licenses. This move aims to help...
The City Council adopted a resolution officially recognizing October as Italian-American Heritage Month in the City of Boston. The resolution honors the contributions of more than 26 million Americans...
The Council adopted a resolution officially recognizing October 1, 2025, as Nigerian Independence Day in the City of Boston. The resolution honors the 65th anniversary of Nigeria's independence from...
The Council approved an order to accept and expend a $20,000 Literacy Campaign Grant awarded by Donor Group. The grant will be administered by the Office of Early Childhood and will support a citywide...
The Council unanimously adopted a resolution declaring September as Baby Safety Month in the City of Boston. This resolution aligns with the national campaign that promotes infant safety and injury...
The Council adopted a resolution recognizing and celebrating September 23, 2025, as International Celebrate Bisexuality Day and Bi+ Visibility Day in the City of Boston. This annual observance, first...
Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.
The City of Boston invites comments on its draft Program Year 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
The following is a public health warning related to recent sewage discharges, also known as a combined sewer overflow (CSO).
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...
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with USATF New England, invites runners of all ages to take part in the 35th annual Mayor’s Cup Cross Country Tournament at Franklin Park...
Boston Public Health Commission encourages residents to take precautions as the risk of West Nile Virus in the city remains high.
Welcome back to part two of the blog series on the history of Farmers Markets! In this blog, we will uncover how the history of Farmers Markets in Massachusetts stems from a food system in crisis...
Boston Public Health Commission clinics offer flu and COVID-19 vaccines. Some clinics will also have routine childhood vaccinations.
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...
Boston Parks and Recreation Department will distribute over 15,000 daffodil bulbs for planting on public ways citywide through the “Boston Blooms with Daffodils” beautification initiative started in...
