Born and raised in Boston, Councilor Enrique Pepén is the proud son of two Dominican immigrants that arrived to the city in the 90’s. He currently lives in Roslindale with his wife and two kids.
Councilor Benjamin Weber has been a worker’s rights attorney for 18 years and a Jamaica Plain resident since 2008. Weber began his legal career in 2005 representing migrant farmworkers with Texas Rio...
This year, Hanukkah begins at sundown on December 7th in alignment with the 25th of the Jewish month of Kislev. Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple by Maccabean Jews in the...
During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution in support of H.872 and S.481, An act establishing a climate change superfund and promoting polluter responsibility. This...
On December 5, 2023, the Committee on Education held a hearing regarding Docket #1367, A hearing to discuss the viability, transparency and community engagement process regarding the plan to move the...
The Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center is dedicated to Massachusetts public high schools track and field meets and practices. The "Reggie" is located in Roxbury, and regarded as one of the...
During this week’s City Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution recognizing November 20 through December 20, 2023, as National Survivors of Homicide Awareness Month.
During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution in support of the Seaport Hotel banquet workers. In July 2023, the Seaport Hotel banquet workers petitioned to join UNITE HERE...
This week, the Council adopted a resolution commemorating Veterans’ Day and honoring all those who served our country. The resolution, offered by Council President Flynn and Councilor Murphy, touched...
Ellis Early Learning, formerly known as Ellis Memorial and Eldredge House, was founded in 1885, and evolved into a settlement house in its early years. It is a movement that believed strongly in...
The Republic of Türkiye, founded on October 29, 1923, by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, marks its 100-year centennial on October 29, 2023, celebrating a century of progress, democracy, and cultural diversity.
Last week, the Council adopted a resolution supporting the Boston Transportation Department’s efforts to transform New Edgerly Road into a pedestrian plaza. This week, the Council adopted a resolution...
This week, the City Council adopted a resolution to change the name of Faneuil Hall, thereby beginning a process of addressing anti-Black racist symbols prevalent in Boston.
Twelve thousand New England janitors, including over 5,000 who work in the City of Boston, are currently in contract negotiations and hope to achieve fair and reasonable goals of higher wages, more...
This week, the Council adopted a resolution offered by Councilors Durkan and Fernandes Anderson supporting the Boston Transportation Department’s efforts to transform New Edgerly Road into a...
This week, the Council together with Tu Hispanidad, hosted the 29th annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage month. The Iannella Chamber, decorated by Devila Decorations, was filled with music by DJ...
The City of Boston now celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day on the second Monday in October pursuant to the October 6, 2021 Executive Order of Acting Mayor Kim Janey. Indigenous Peoples of the lands...
On October 1, 1960, Nigeria achieved its long-sought independence from colonial rule, marking a historic milestone in the struggle for freedom, autonomy, and sovereignty. Since gaining independence...
National Italian-American Heritage month was first recognized by the United States Congress in October 1989 as a tribute to all Italian-Americans' contributions to our nation, and to highlight the...
Councilor Durkan put her first order on the floor for a hearing to review the mental health and wellness resources available to City of Boston employees during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
Latino Heritage Month began in the United States as a week of observation in 1968, called Hispanic Heritage Week. In 1988, it was expanded to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending...
Councilor Sharon Durkan was elected to the Boston City Council for District 8 in the special municipal election on July 25, 2023. She was sworn in on August 7, 2023. As the City Council’s newest...
Jamaica is the 4th most common country of origin for Boston's foreign born population, with this city being home to more than 7,000 Jamaican residents. Jamaican immigrants have made significant...
During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution offered by Councilor Mejia, recognizing August 16, 2023 as Dominican Cultural Day in the City of Boston. This year will be the...
In March of this year, the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission released data that found in 2021, the average annual healthcare spending per family in Massachusetts, including insurance premiums and...
Stylist professionals play a vital role in promoting self-expression, individuality and cultural diversity. The City of Boston recognizes the significant contributions of hair stylists and beauty...
During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution recognizing the month of June 2023 as Immigrant Heritage Month. The celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month started in 2014, to...
The Council also adopted a resolution recognizing July 1, 2023 as Somali Independence Day. The Independence Day of Somalia is a national holiday observed annually in Somalia, and the diaspora...
