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Mayor Walsh resubmits FY18 budget

Data-driven investments are aimed at creating a thriving, healthy and innovative City.

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Major investment in Boston's talent pipeline announced

Nearly $11 million will prepare more than 3,000 residents to fill growth industries' talent gaps.

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Notes from the Archives: Juneteenth

On this day, in 1865, Union General Gordon Granger read General Order No. 3 to the inhabitants of Galveston, Texas, signaling the end of slavery in the United States of America.

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Why celebrate Juneteenth?

"What, to the American slave, is your Fourth of July?" - Frederick Douglass

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Taking part in Daylight Hour

We’re getting involved with a campaign to use natural light during bright summer days to reduce electricity use.

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Applications now open for 2017-2018 Spark Boston Council

Council members serve as leaders who will empower and support Boston's young adults.

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Demolition Delay application: 1857-1859 Dorchester Avenue

Application to demolish a two-story masonry commercial building in Dorchester.

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BCYF Paris Street community center re-opening celebration on July 15

Mayor Walsh will also dedicate the basketball court to Anthony Albano.

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Traffic advisory for Sail Boston Parade of Sail

The Parade of Sail takes place on Saturday, June 17.

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Five couples exchange vows in Boston Public Library wedding ceremony giveaway

The couples married in the courtyard of one of Boston’s most historic institutions for free.

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Boston Launches 5th Quarter of Learning

Partnership will use City as a classroom for enriched summer experience for BPS students

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Celebrating Juneteenth and Sickle Cell Awareness Day

One June 19, we celebrate events that are especially important to the African American community.

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Mayor Walsh celebrates positive impact of John Hancock's MLK Scholars Program

Through more than 6,000 jobs, Boston teens have earned nearly $10 million since the inception of one of the nation's largest corporate-based teen summer jobs programs.

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Residents encouraged to stay safe during hot weather

Mayor Walsh has decided to open cooling centers at Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) locations across the City.

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Read Your Way to Fenway begins at Boston Public Library

Youth ages 5 -17 read and write their way to Fenway Park this summer.

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Demolition Delay application: 2150 Dorchester Avenue

Application to demolish the Nuns House building at Carney Hospital in Dorchester.

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Demolition Delay application: 3193-3201 Washington Street

Application to demolish a single-story commercial building in Jamaica Plain.

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Registration now open for Boston Neighborhood Soccer League

This five-week, full-sided league is for young soccer players ages 8-14.

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Registration now open for Mayor's Cup Soccer Tournament

The Mayor’s Cup U16/U18 Soccer Tournament will be held on June 24 and 25 in South Boston.

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Transportation Department putting in place new traffic plan for Dell Avenue in Hyde Park

The street will be one-way only to improve safety and reduce cut-through traffic.

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Frog Pond spray pool reopens June 29

The Frog Pond spray pool is open for wading daily from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. until Labor Day.

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BCYF teen program to receive $100,000 grant

The grant from the Cummings Foundation will support the BCYF SuperTeens summer pre-employment program.

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Demolition Delay application: 274 Athens Street

Application to demolish a single-family dwelling in South Boston.

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Boston Sports Centers offer free summer fun for Ages 7-14

The Sports Centers are free to Boston residents, and open to boys and girls ages 7-14.

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Boston Public Library’s Summer Reading Program for All Ages Begins

Summer reading begins this month

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Mayor Walsh announces new exhibit in honor of Immigrant Heritage Month

The photo exhibit on the 3rd floor lobby this June is called "The Faces of Syrian Refugees Exhibit at City Hall"

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Demolition Delay application: 3353 Washington St.

Application to demolish properties located at multiple parcels in Jamaica Plain.

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Mayor Walsh announces grand opening of City Hall Coffee Shop

The new coffee shop, Recreo Coffee, will welcome visitors to City Hall.

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Police oversight and public complaint programs expanded

The public will now be able to file complaints with the Civic Engagement Cabinet, located at City Hall, to offer a more neutral location than going to a police department.

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Demolition Delay application: Dot Block

Application to demolish 166 Pleasant St., 256 Hancock St., 16 Greenmount St. in Dorchester
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