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MAYOR JANEY ANNOUNCES DIGITAL EQUITY FUND REOPENED TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS

Digital Equity Fund reopened to accept applications

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In total, $250,000 will be awarded to local organizations working to increase digital resources...

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Calling local artists: 2021 holiday 'B' design contest

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Show off your Boston pride and creativity in our third holiday Boston "B" contest!

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Design decisions: Revamping the Parks homepage

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Thanks to a user experience research group, we’re designing a more intuitive version of one of our...

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Designing a seamless newsletter experience for Boston’s constituents

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Thanks to some eye-opening user research, we’re re-thinking our approach to how we craft and send...

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Building a more intuitive Alexa skill for Boston

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Working from Code for Boston’s initial Alexa Skill deployment, we teamed up with General Assembly...

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October 2020: Cybersecurity Awareness Month

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We're encouraging residents to ensure their information is secure.

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City of Boston creates high school digital storytelling internship

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We’re always looking for support to tell the stories of Boston. This summer, we got help from three...

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Mayor Walsh, Boston Public Library launch new initiatives to bridge the digital divide

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Public computer access begins at the Central Library and free 24-hour outdoor wi-fi access launches...

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Why it’s critical that your website is keyboard accessible

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Our goal is to build digital experiences that work for all residents. That means we are constantly...

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Telling the story of the Boston Marathon markers

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Our seven-minute documentary about the creation of markers at the Boston Marathon bombing sites has...

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Enjoying a physically distant summer in Boston

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We have new and updated information on Boston.gov that we think might be helpful to you this summer.

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Designing a violation envelope that's easier to understand

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If someone gets a code enforcement ticket but they’re not sure what it is, will they pay the fine...

Cybersecurity tips: Coronavirus scam alert

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Cyber criminals use moments of uncertainty to trick us into clicking on unsafe links or opening...

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Cybersecurity tips: Working from home

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Many City of Boston employees have been asked to work from home and we want to ensure you remain...

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Mayor Walsh launches COVID-19 data dashboards for residents

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The dashboards provide up-to-date information about COVID-19.

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Internet connectivity and technology supports during COVID-19 response

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We have information and resources on connecting to the Internet and accessing technology resources.

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Celebrating five years of the citywide Analytics Team

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The team compiled an end of year report highlighting major projects over the years.

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Seventeen new designs chosen from our latest Holiday 'B' contest

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We asked. You answered. Here's a look at the 17 new designs to come out of our Holiday "B" design...

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Come join the Digital Team as a 2020 summer fellow

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We’re now accepting applications for summer fellowships on the Digital Team and in the Innovation...

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Digital Storytelling team elevating Boston voices

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We’re sharing more creative stories behind City government.

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Exploring digital citizenship in Boston

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With the Office of Returning Citizens' Employment and Resource Fair coming up on October 24, we...

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$100,000 in grants to support digital equity in Boston

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Three Boston nonprofits will receive $100,000 in grants combined through the City of Boston's...

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October recognized as Cyber Security Awareness Month

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We're encouraging residents to ensure their information is secure.

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All Boston-based Registry vital records now available online

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After more than two years of work, you can order City of Boston birth, marriage, and death...

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We're launching another round of our holiday 'B' design contest

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The City of Boston wants to celebrate our logo, the Boston "B", and we need your help.

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Visualizing delays on Boston bus routes

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Sinclair Target, a 2019 summer fellow on the Analytics Team, explains his summer project analyzing...

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Summer is just getting started in Boston

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Boston summers are the best kind of summers. Good thing this one is far from over.

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Creating accessible information for returning citizens

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We’re working to provide information that makes it easier for people to get back on their feet.

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City of Boston launches search for UX partner

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This week, we launched a Request for Proposal (RFP) looking for a partner to help us improve the...

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Summer highlights and updates on Boston.gov

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The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and we have some fresh content to share with you.