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Mayor Walsh joins EdVestors in announcing Phase IV of Arts Expansion Initiative

Over $600,000 was announced for dozens of schools and arts organizations.

City of Boston’s outdoor pools and family-friendly beach open June 17

Cool off in the heart of the City!

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Traffic Advisory for Thursday, June 8 - Sunday, June 11, 2017

Pride Parade, Bunker Hill Day Parade and other events will impact traffic and parking

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Boston's Italian community organizes aid for Johnstown Flood victims #onthiday in 1889

On May 31, 1889, the South Fork Dam on Pennsylvania’s Little Conemaugh River broke. 16 million tons of water spilled over the dam and swept towards Johnstown, Pennsylvania, 14 miles downstream.

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Election Department certifies candidates for Municipal Election

Today, the Board of Election Commissioners certified 44 candidates for this year’s Municipal Election!

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ParkARTS Children’s Workshops Return July 11

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s annual ParkARTS program, sponsored by Holly and David Bruce, is pleased to announce the return of its series of children’s arts workshops giving kids the...

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Mayor Walsh announces newly appointed My Brother's Keeper Advisory Board

The Solutions Session brought together leaders and individuals to advance My Brother's Keeper while celebrating leaders supporting the work of MBK.

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Boston Cultural Council Artist Fellowship Award to support individual artists

The pilot program invests a total of $50,000 in the advancement of five artists.

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Statement from Mayor Walsh on Paris climate agreement

Mayor Martin J. Walsh released the following statement regarding today's announcement from the White House that the U.S. will withdraw from the Paris climate agreement.

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Boston Public Library celebrates Pride Month with inaugural booklist, June programs

The library created its first ever “We Are Pride” booklist for children, teens, and adults, and a variety of LGBTQ+ events and programs.

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Notes from the Archives: Mary Dyer executed #onthisday in 1660

On this day in 1660, Mary Dyer was executed on the Boston Common for defying her banishment from Boston.

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Boston youth invited to vote on how to spend $1 million of City's budget

Boston youth are invited to spend $1 million dollars of the City's capital budget. Voting begins Friday on projects.

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Boston Public Library holding June author talks and literary events

Programs take place throughout the library system.

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Traffic Advisory for Sunday, June 4, 2017

The Adidas Boston Boost Games, Aids Walk, Dorchester Day Parade, Project D.E.E.P. 5L, and Corrib Classic take place this weekend.

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Historic tuition-free college program announced

The tuition-free pilot program was launched for 2017 high school graduates in Boston through a City-State Partnership.

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City takes steps to ensure future development is broadband ready

Boston is the first City to integrate broadband ready principles into the real estate development process.

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Second demand-responsive price change announced for Seaport parking meters

The meter prices are adjusted based on sensor data as part of the Performance Parking Pilot Program.

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Coming soon: Neighborhood Slow Streets announcement

We'll be announcing the new Neighborhood Slow Streets zones in mid-June.

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Sail Boston 2017

The City will host Sail Boston 2017 from Saturday, June 17, to Thursday, June 22.

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Boston Public Library’s Concerts in the Courtyard Summer Series begins Friday, June 2

Lunchtime and evening concerts fill the Central Library’s courtyard this summer.

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Notes from the Archives: Memorial Day in Boston

On May 30, 1868, Bostonians observed the country’s first Memorial Day.

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Major expansion of public bike share system announced

The expansion of the Hubway bike share network is a project of the Go Boston 2030 mobility plan.

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Traffic advisory for Memorial Day Weekend

The Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial, Run to Remember Road Race, and Memorial Day Parade will impact traffic and parking.

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Analyze Boston puts Boston’s Data in the public domain

In our journey to re-imagine open data for the City of Boston, we took all aspects of the experience into account.

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2017 Raining Poetry installations announced

The poems are located in Back Bay, Copley, Dorchester, Downtown Crossing, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan and Roxbury.

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Community meeting about BCYF Vine Street renovations to be held June 14

Learn about the latest updates to the planned BCYF Vine Street community center renovations.

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Anthony Burns arrested #onthisday in 1854

On May 24, 1854, federal marshals in Boston arrested Anthony Burns, a fugitive from slavery. His arrest touched off protests across the City.

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BCYF Gallivan community center to close July 2 for renovation

The renovations will improve the center and provide additional resources to the neighborhood.

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Mayor Walsh, Elderly Commission launch Age-friendly Action Plan

The plan releases 75 action items to improve Boston for older adults.

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Donna Summer Roller Disco Party to return to City Hall Plaza on June 23

The celebration of Summer IV will be free and open to all.
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