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Mar 19

City To Mark One Boston Day With Acts of Kindness

City of Boston will lead service activities and calls on community-based organizations and residents to plan One Boston Day volunteer opportunities.

Mar 19

Grand Opening of J.J. Carroll House in Brighton Celebrated

The partnership between the 2Life Communities and the Boston Housing Authority replaced 64 aging public housing units at JJ Carroll Apartments, and added 78 brand new affordable units for seniors and...

Mar 18

Boston’s Best Spellers Celebrated at 16th Annual Citywide Spelling Bee

Family members, teachers, and friends were on hand today to support 23 Boston youth from across the City competing in Boston’s 16th annual BCYF Citywide Spelling Bee. Organized by Boston Centers for...

Mar 15

$2.37 Million In Neighborhood And Downtown Activation Grants Awarded To 19 Grantees

These one-time and multi-year investments will support free, accessible and community-focused arts, cultural and creative activations in public spaces across Boston’s neighborhoods.

Mar 15

Boston Public Health Commission Urges Residents To Get Updated COVID-19 Vaccine

Updated CDC guidance aims to prevent the spread of viral respiratory illnesses impacts in Boston.

Mar 14

Newly Signed Contracts With AFSCME Council 93 and SEIU Local 888 Announced

Mayor Michelle Wu today announced newly signed contracts with AFSCME Council 93 and SEIU Local 888, representing over 1,700 City employees across 28 departments.

Mar 14

New Center Directors Named for BCYF Charlestown, Hyde Park, and Mattahunt Community Centers

Three new center directors to lead community centers in Charlestown, Hyde Park and Mattapan.

Mar 12

Gbenga Dairo and Destiny Odah Married in Boston

The City of Boston would like to congratulate Gbenga Dairo and Destiny Odah on their recent marriage!

Mar 11

Christian Badillo and Lexi Neilan Married in Boston

The City of Boston would like to congratulate Christian Badillo and Lexi Neilan on their recent marriage!

Mar 11

Jay Lara and Gisel Saillant Married in Boston

The City of Boston would like to congratulate Jay Lara and Gisel Saillant on their recent marriage!

Mar 11

Councilor Pepén Delivers His Maiden Speech

“Ever since I can remember, no matter the job, there has been one topic that has resonated with me more than any other - and that is transportation,” said Councilor Pepén during his maiden speech.

Mar 8

Boston Saves Gives BPS Families Financial Boost For Children’s Futures In the New Year

Over 600 Boston Public Schools (BPS) families earned a total of $15,475 for their children’s futures through a special New Year’s promotional offer from Boston Saves , the City of Boston’s children’s...

Mar 7

Traffic Advisory for St. Patrick's Day Parade 2024

Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.

Mar 7

Community Outreach Leaders Grant Now Open!

New grant opportunity from the Office of Food Justice provides funding to support community leadership, outreach, and education about government nutrition assistance programs

Mar 7

Image shows Tito Jackson, Chair of the Commission of Black Men and Boys with his opening remarks. Audience shot.

2024 Empowerment Summit To Create Space to Uplift Black Males

The Mayor’s Office of Black Male Advancement (BMA) hosted the inaugural Empowerment Summit 2024 last Friday at Northeastern University’s John D. O'Bryant African American Institute. The summit...

Mar 7

Ben Niuatoa and Sarah Etzel Married in Boston

The City of Boston would like to congratulate Ben Niuatoa and Sarah Etzel on their recent marriage!

Mar 6

Mayor's Cup Street Hockey Tournament Begins April 15

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will once again host the 2024 Mayor's Cup Street Hockey Tournament in partnership with the Boston Bruins Foundation during the April...

Mar 5

Council Says Farewell to Juan Lopez

“I love this City,” said Juan Aurelio Lopez, who has spent over four decades servicing the City of Boston. For 46 years, Juan has walked the halls of City Hall with his gracious smile, helping hand...

Mar 4

2024 Love Your Block Spring Cleanups Announced

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Civic Organizing (OCO) announced the Love Your Block spring 2024 cleanups will take place on April 6, April 20 , and April 27.

Mar 4

Three-Day All Girls Sports And Wellness Festival Returns in April

Mayor Michelle Wu, in partnership with the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), invites Boston girls aged 7 to 14 to participate in the annual All...

Mar 4

10,000 Coats To Be Donated To Boston Families

The Office of Neighborhood Services has announced a collaboration with Operation Warm to donate 10,000 coats to Boston families in need.

Mar 4

Ribbon-cutting Ceremony Celebrates Menstrual Product Availability in City Hall

SOS’s smart vending machines offer free menstrual products and wellness products for purchase.

Mar 4

Five-year Contract Ratified by Boston Police Detectives Benevolent Society

The new contract builds on wage adjustments and codifies significant reforms in December’s BPPA contract, including a major overhaul of court time .

Mar 4

Public Health Warning Issued Related To Recent Sewage Discharge

Residents are advised to avoid affected water bodies for 48 hours.

Mar 4

Councilor FitzGerald Delivers His Maiden Speech

Councilor FitzGerald offered his first hearing order to discuss the current trauma response resources in the City of Boston.

Mar 4

Councilor Santana Delivers His Maiden Speech

Councilor Santana’s maiden speech was filled with history and stories as he offered his first hearing order to explore strategies for developing mixed-income social housing to increase housing access...