Coronavirus information

For the latest updates, please visit our coronavirus (COVID-19) website:

Coronavirus updates

Latest City of Boston news

We also created an RSS feed for City of Boston news.

May 26

$6 million in new grant funding to support safe reopening of small businesses

In total, the City of Boston has provided over $13.5 million in City, federal, and private funding...

Default News image

May 21

$4 million distributed to support small businesses in every neighborhood

The businesses receiving grants represent industries most-impacted by closures, policies, or general...

May 5

$2 million in grants distributed to more than 500 small businesses

Additional federal and private funding contributions from Citizens Bank and Eastern Bank will allow...

Default News image

Apr 24

City of Boston to allow permitted restaurants to sell groceries

The City of Boston will allow permitted restaurants to sell grocery items via delivery, curbside...

Default News image

Apr 2

Small Business Relief Fund created amid COVID-19 crisis

New resources have been created to help small businesses impacted by COVID-19 receive immediate...

Mar 13

COVID-19: Resources for businesses

The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development has compiled updates and guidance for businesses and job...

Feb 13

New awareness campaign promotes small businesses in Chinatown

Chinatown's dense mix of shops, restaurants, and housing in historic buildings creates an ever...

Default News image

Oct 31

New executive order to support equitable procurement process

Mayor Walsh's Executive Order will work to ensure the full participation of all enterprises in City...

Aug 15

BosWomen Entrepreneurs: Tzurit Or

Tatte Bakery and Cafe’s irresistible menu, impeccable design, and welcoming atmosphere are...

Aug 2

Request for Information released for Upham’s Corner Arts and Innovation District

The City wants creative and feasible ideas from potential partners for the planned Arts and...

Jul 19

New dates for 2019 'Mayor on Main' trolley tour

The tour will celebrate the 23rd Annual Boston Main Streets Awards

Apr 9

Kanreki: Celebrating 60 Years of Boston-Kyoto Partnership

In 2019, the City of Boston and the City of Kyoto, Japan will mark 60 years as Sister Cities.

Default News image

Jan 16

New jazz restaurant slated for Dudley Square's Bolling Building

The JazzUrbane Cafe was selected for a street-level space that will bring family-friendly dining...

Default News image

Jan 15

Economic Development Center launched, expanding economic growth

The workshops will focus on equity, job growth, and community development in multiple languages...

Default News image

Dec 19

Natalia Urtubey, Celina Barrios-Millner appointed to Economic leadership positions

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the appointments of Natalia Urtubey as Director of Small...

Nov 27

Mayor celebrates Small Business Saturday, kicks off '#5onMain' campaign

The "#5onMain" campaign is a seasonal initiative for small businesses in Boston, encouraging...

Default News image

Oct 12

Fourth annual WE BOS Week aims to support women entrepreneurs

This year's theme, "Get Inspired, Get Connected, Get Funded", aims to address challenges in funding...

Jul 23

Midori Morikawa joins Economic Development as director of Business Strategy

The team’s approach to attracting and retaining businesses has also been strengthened with the...

Default News image

Nov 27

City of Boston kicks off annual 'Holidays on Main Streets' campaign

The "#LetsAllShopSmall" campaign and new "Main Streets Explorer" pilot encourage residents to shop...

Image for boston builds credit will raise credit scores for 25,000 boston residents

Oct 25

New programs to increase economic mobility for Boston residents

One of the programs, Boston Builds Credit, will help 25,000 Boston residents attain a credit score...

Oct 20

Boston submits proposal for Amazon's second headquarters

Mayor Walsh, in partnership with Revere Mayor Brian Arrigo, announced a proposal that celebrates...

Default News image

Oct 17

$197,500 in grants awarded to Charlestown community

The Charlestown Community Impact Fund grants were awarded to 38 nonprofits and organizations that...

Default News image

Oct 11

Latest City of Boston news

$6 million in new grant funding to support safe reopening of small businesses

$4 million distributed to support small businesses in every neighborhood

$2 million in grants distributed to more than 500 small businesses

City of Boston to allow permitted restaurants to sell groceries

Small Business Relief Fund created amid COVID-19 crisis

COVID-19: Resources for businesses

New awareness campaign promotes small businesses in Chinatown

New executive order to support equitable procurement process

BosWomen Entrepreneurs: Tzurit Or

Request for Information released for Upham’s Corner Arts and Innovation District

New dates for 2019 'Mayor on Main' trolley tour

Kanreki: Celebrating 60 Years of Boston-Kyoto Partnership

New jazz restaurant slated for Dudley Square's Bolling Building

Economic Development Center launched, expanding economic growth

Natalia Urtubey, Celina Barrios-Millner appointed to Economic leadership positions

Mayor celebrates Small Business Saturday, kicks off '#5onMain' campaign

Fourth annual WE BOS Week aims to support women entrepreneurs

Midori Morikawa joins Economic Development as director of Business Strategy

City of Boston kicks off annual 'Holidays on Main Streets' campaign

New programs to increase economic mobility for Boston residents

Boston submits proposal for Amazon's second headquarters

$197,500 in grants awarded to Charlestown community

Request for proposals released for City of Boston disparity study

Mayor Walsh proclaims October as Manufacturing Month

#MeetBoston challenge welcomes incoming college students to Boston

#MeetBoston Challenge

City announces request for proposals for Bruce C. Bolling building

New Small Business Center launched in Mattapan

Sail Boston 2017

Mayor Walsh announces formation of business capital and finance unit