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Nov 29

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From digital to print, we’re here for Boston

We work with departments across the City at the Digital Team. Sometimes, the work we do isn’t even digital.

Nov 28

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Residents, officials celebrate ribbon cutting of 88 Hudson Street in Chinatown

The development created 51 affordable new condominiums for working families in the neighborhood.

Nov 28

Public art piece relocated from Greenway to Allston

The public art piece, "May This Never End," has found a new home in Allston.

Nov 28

Boston launches new initiative to achieve climate goals

The City of Boston is now analyzing policies and technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and be carbon neutral by 2050.

Nov 27

Emme Handy named chief financial officer for City of Boston

Handy joins City of Boston with more than 10 years of experience in government finance and fiscal management.

Nov 27

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Boston's 2020 tree lighting marks 103 years of friendship with Nova Scotia

Our City's tradition of lighting a Nova Scotia Christmas Tree began with a terrible tragedy.

Nov 27

Calling local artists: Help us design a holiday 'B'

Hey, Boston! It’s time to show off your civic pride.

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 local.

Nov 22

Five artists selected for public art projects in Grove Hall business district

These public art projects celebrate the beauty of the neighborhood, local heroes, and current residents.

Nov 22

Demolition Delay application: 28 Norwood Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish a single-family residence at 28 Norwood Street in Dorchester.

Nov 22

Remember to shop safely online

Cyber Monday is here and this year estimates are that it will be the biggest shopping day in US history. Make sure your online shopping is cyber secure.

Nov 20

Mayor Walsh, Boston Public Schools launch Alumni Engagement campaign

The campaign aims to connect former Boston Public Schools students of all ages.

Nov 20

Compost - from leftovers to black gold

Greeenovate Boston sat down with a Roslindale resident to learn about the benefits of backyard composting.

Nov 17

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Love Your Block holds first civic engagement ceremony, honoring 13

The event celebrated the important contributions that residents and organizations make in their local community.

Nov 16

Boston Common traffic advisory for Saturday, November 18

The Camp Harbor View 5K and other events will affect traffic and parking in the area on Saturday.

Nov 16

Demolition Delay application: 54 Pleasant Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish a funeral home and detached garage at 54 Pleasant Street in Dorchester.

Nov 16

On this Day in 1889, a dinner at Faneuil Hall

On this day, in 1889, the Newsboys Reading Room Association reserved Faneuil Hall for a “dinner for the Newsboys and Bootblacks” of Boston.

Nov 15

Demolition Delay application: 258-260 West Third Street, South Boston

The application is to demolish a single-family residence at 258-260 West Third Street in South Boston.

Nov 15

Demolition Delay application: 5-7 Bell Court, South Boston

The application is to demolish a two-family residence at 5-7 Bell Court in South Boston.

Nov 15

Matthew Hincman picked to complete public art project at Jamaica Plain library

Hinçman is a sculptor and educator living in Jamaica Plain.

Nov 14

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Immigration's role in the arts

The use of art as a means to enact social change and spur creative problem-solving is nothing new in today’s society, especially in the City of Boston. However, there is one theme that has gained...

Nov 14

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Why a pattern library? It's all about making life easier

In case you didn’t know, the City of Boston is a really, really big organization. Because of this, the Digital Team is doing even more to stay consistent across all our digital tools.