“I can’t think of a more proper time to use the term Living Legend than in describing Dr. Holland,” Councilor Worrell stated, while thanking Dr. Albert D. Holland for a career of “stepping up” for the...
The Council adopted a resolution this week supporting the New Madinah Community Development Project in Roxbury. The New Madinah Project is a mixed-use development proposed by the Society for Islamic...
On Wednesday, the Council passed a resolution recognizing September as National Recovery Month. National Recovery Month, celebrated in September of each year since 1989, is a national awareness...
The City Council voted on Wednesday to recognize August 28 as Emmett Till Day in the City of Boston. Although the circumstances surrounding Emmett’s death are the reason most people know his name, the...
In a vibrant display of cultural appreciation, the Council adopted resolutions recognizing significant national celebrations from around the world. This year, the Council recognized Independence Days...
Melvin Herbert King, known to many as Mel King, was born on October 20, 1928 in the South End neighborhood of Boston. He is one of eleven children to parents Ursula and Watts King, immigrants from...
The National Fitness Campaign (NFC) is an organization which works with municipalities, schools, and sponsors across America to plan, design, fund and activate healthy communities and schools of the...
This month, the Council recognized the birthdays of two monumental figures whose contributions have profoundly shaped our world: James Baldwin and Marcus Garvey. James Baldwin, born on August 2, 1924...
Mayor Michelle Wu was joined by Boston Parks Commissioner Ryan Woods in Hyde Park on Monday, August 5, to cut the ribbon on improvements to McGann Playground. The celebration marks the completion of...
The average level of SARS-CoV-2 in Boston wastewater has more than doubled in July as compared to the citywide average in May. SARS-CoV-2 wastewater levels are currently classified as “high” or “very...
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development (OWD) today announced the allocation of $3.9 million of Neighborhood Jobs Trust (NJT) funding to 24 community-based organizations in...
Mayor Michelle Wu was joined by Boston Parks Commissioner Ryan Woods, Chief Climate Officer Brian Swett, Boston Housing Authority Administrator Kenzie Bok, and Orchard Gardens community members on...
Monday, August 5, 2024 - Mayor Michelle Wu announced the restructuring of the Environment, Energy and Open Space (EEOS) Cabinet to create a dedicated focus on climate resilience leadership through the...
BOSTON – August 5, 2024 – The Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement today announced the 51 grant recipients of the City’s Beyond Pride Mini Grants program, which awards $250,000 in funding to...
The Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Community Building Mini Grants will support organizations ongoing work to expand community building and provide more culturally relevant services to residents...
The Office of Nightlife Economy awarding $301,581 to 42 grantees to support activations and programming aimed at revitalizing Boston’s nighttime economy
