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May 7

Boston Home Center celebrates 20 Years of homeownership at 2016 Housing Expo

The Boston Home Center helps residents purchase, improve, and keep their homes.

May 6

Boston Public Library's Bibliocycle travels through Boston's neighborhoods in third season

The first stop is the Wake Up the Earth Festival in Jamaica Plain on May 7.

May 6

Mayor Walsh announces enrollment for BCYF's Snap Shot teen photography program

This unique summer job program is made possible via a partnership between BCYF and the John Hancock MLK Summer Scholars Program.

May 5

Mayor Walsh announces summer learning programs to serve nearly 12,000 Boston students

This reaches the City's ambitious goal one year ahead of schedule.

May 5

Statement from Mayor Walsh and Mark Miles, CEO of Indycar's parent company, Hulman & Company

Below is a joint statement from Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Mark Miles, CEO of IndyCar's parent company, Hulman & Company: "Boston has an open door for new and innovative ideas that will benefit the...

May 4

Mayor Walsh, BPHC release health impact assessment findings

The report demonstrates the impact of changes to Boston's Living Wage Ordinance on the health of low wage workers.

Apr 29

City of Boston Licensing Board approves motion to amend regulations to allow for BYOB

The City of Boston's Licensing Board unanimously voted yesterday to amend their rules and regulations to allow BYOB in Boston. "I see this as an opportunity to bring increased economic activity to...

Apr 29

Mayor Walsh launches tuition-free community college for BPS graduates

The program will be available at all Boston Public Schools high schools beginning June 1.

Apr 29

Statement on IndyCar

BOSTON - Friday, April 29, 2016 - Below is a statement from Patrick Brophy, Chief of Operations for the City of Boston: "The City of Boston will always be open to opportunities that will positively...

Apr 28

Mayor Walsh launches review of city event management to ensure best practices

The review will draw upon experts in all facets of events production and management.

Apr 28

City of Boston relaunches Hubway Bikeshare System, announces expansion of service stations

Stations all across Boston, along with Somerville and Brookline, are now open for the season.

Apr 28

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So that’s how I pay a parking ticket…

We promised to give you more consistent updates from our work on the boston.gov redesign, and today we deliver.

Apr 28

Hubway is expanding

Bike share is expanding further into Roxbury and Northern Dorchester.

Apr 28

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Mayor Walsh Joins HUD to Announce $100,000 for Juvenile Reentry Assistance Program

Juvenile Reentry Assistance Program will reduce barriers to housing, jobs and education.

Apr 27

Mayor Walsh announces support for Community Preservation Act

With state match, new revenues could exceed $20M annually for housing, open space and historic preservation in Boston.

Apr 27

Boston Public Library's May Author talks and programs

Events take place at Central Library and branches throughout the city.

Apr 26

Mayor Walsh releases quarterly housing report

Completed housing now exceeds expected population growth with 17,000 units permitted or complete, and 18,000 in pipeline.

Apr 25

Major expansion of artists for Humanity's Epicenter to double vocational programs and employment…

A new 52,000 square foot building designed to be the largest energy positive commercial facility on the East Coast.

Apr 25

Mayor Walsh calls on residents to participate in Boston Shines, a citywide effort to clean the…

Boston Shines will bring together thousands of volunteers, including businesses, community groups and residents to clean up after the winter season.

Apr 22

Boston Public Library to commemorate 400th Anniversary of Shakespeare's Death with two exhibitions…

The event is free and open to the public, and presented by Iron Mountain.

Apr 22

Mayor Walsh announces Greenovate Award winners at Earth Day celebration at Fenway Park

Boston Shines kicks off with first official clean-up in Fenway/Kenmore-area.

Apr 22

Imagine Boston 2030: Celebrating Boston’s climate action on Earth Day

One of Imagine Boston’s goals is to “promote a healthy environment and adapt to a changing climate."

Apr 22

Mayor Walsh reaffirms commitment to delivering exceptional basic City services

The Mayor responds to resident's needs identified through Boston 311 and Go Boston 2030.

Apr 21

Mayor Walsh announces 2016 Coffee Hour Series

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department today announced that the 18th Annual Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series will run in local parks citywide from May 4 to June 22. "We've...

Apr 21

Boston Public Library celebrates Money Smart Week April 23-30

Free programs are being offered at the Central Library in Copley Square and Codman Square Branch.

Apr 21

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Our recap of the Imagine Boston 2030 forum at Boston College

On March 30, we teamed up with Boston College to present the Imagine Boston 2030 Forum: “Making Choices for a Growing City.”

Apr 20

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Mayor Walsh Announces New Funding for Homelessness Services in FY17 Budget

BOSTON - Wednesday, April 20, 2016 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced today significant investment for homelessness services Boston to further the goals of the city's Action Plan to End Veteran and...

Apr 14

Mayor Walsh's budget proposal invests in safe travel on City of Boston streets

$3.1M investment in Vision Zero and $2M for traffic signal improvements.

Apr 14

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Mayor Walsh Announces Office for Immigrant Advancement

The Mayor's Office of New Bostonians rebrands to encompass Boston's immigrant community. Mayor Walsh also launches Immigrant Information Corners at all Boston Public Library locations.

Apr 13

Mayor Walsh announces 2016 BCYF Summer Grants for local agencies

The grants will support summer programming for youth.

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