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Jul 16

Summer youth jobs program includes new resource guide, college learning opportunities

The Learn & Earn internship, has enrolled more than 500 Boston youth.

Dorchester Avenue at Fields Corner looking south, raffic and Parking Department photographs (5110.002)

Jul 16

Voices of Boston: Rapid transit, 'Social Fights,' and a hippopotamus in Dorchester

Franklin Park Zoo gets a hippo and Boston builds a rapid transit system. Three men reflect on...

Image for council supports automatic voter registration

Jul 15

Election Department reminds residents of important 2020 election dates

This fall, there are several important election dates to keep in mind.

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Jul 15

A message from Commissioner McCosh: Voting in 2020

A weekly message from Commissioner McCosh in support of the local disability community.

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Jul 15

Boston Police Task Force holding series of listening sessions

Mayor Walsh and the Task Force are seeking community feedback on police reform in the City of Boston...

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Jul 14

Executive order allowing plastic bags in Boston extended to September 30

Mayor Walsh's executive order to exempt all establishments from the plastic bag ban ordinance will...

Jul 14

Pics in the Parks: Challenge 5 - Background

Our weekly photography clinic, perfect for social distancing, has weekly challenges to help you hone...

Jul 14

Demolition Delay application: 8 Lawrence Street, Charlestown

The application is to demolish the house at 8 Lawrence Street in Charlestown.

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Jul 14

Project Opportunity to help residents gain access to jobs, housing, education

The cornerstone of Project Opportunity is the sealing and expungement of CORIs, which severely limit...

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Jul 13

Boston and Los Angeles file amicus brief in support of Harvard, MIT lawsuit against U.S. Department of Homeland Security

The cities are supporting blocking a federal policy that would deny visas to international students.

Jul 11

City Hall Plaza renovation starts

The renovation will transform the Plaza into a civic space for all residents, with universal...

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Jul 10

Phase 3 reopening guidance for indoor fitness, outdoor events and performances, and tourism industry issued

Step One of Phase III of the four-phase Reopening Massachusetts plan will begin on Monday, July 13...

Jul 10

Start of summer youth programming for Boston Centers for Youth & Families announced

All programming will be operated in accordance with public health guidelines

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Jul 10

Boston Housing Authority extends moratorium for nonessential evictions through 2020

Policy addresses hardship in an unstable economy, reduces COVID-19 risks

Jul 10

Not forgotten: Keeping the legacy of the West End alive

In September 2019, a group of undergraduate students at Simmons University began work on a project...

Jul 9

Voices of Boston: Louise and Miss Ives discuss education and innovation in Roslindale

A Roslindale woman recalls her immigrant father’s claim that he had never truly experienced the cold...

Jul 8

New improvements to Silver Line in Chinatown, Downtown completed

The new Washington Street bus lane will save 24,000 weekday riders up to 12 minutes on trips from...

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Jul 8

Election Department seeking Election Day poll workers

As an Election Day poll worker, you will work with a team, and each team member will have their own...

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Jul 8

More than 2,480 small businesses have received COVID-19 relief funds and grants in Boston

Of the $6.1 million that has been distributed to businesses so far, 69% have five or fewer employees...

Irwin Edwards sets up their new accessibility ramp at Elephant & Castle in downtown Boston. (Mayor's Office Photo by John Wilcox)

Jul 8

New ramp initiative to highlight increased accessibility to outdoor dining

This initiative is made possible with support from Citi as part of the Empowered Cities Initiative...

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Jul 7

Franklin Park Action Plan virtual workshop set for July 14

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department invite park users and local...

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Jul 7

A message from Commissioner McCosh: Reopening in Phase 3

A weekly message from Commissioner McCosh in support of the local disability community.

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Jul 7

Pics in the Parks: Challenge 4 - Texture

Our weekly photography clinic, perfect for social distancing, has weekly challenges to help you hone...

July 4 Balloon Ascension ticket, 1861, City Council Committee on Celebrations, Collection 0140.013, Boston City Archives, Boston

Jul 3

Notes from the Archives: Celebrating Independence Day during the Civil War

On July 4, 1861, Bostonians celebrated Independence Day as they grappled with the reality of civil...

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Jul 2

Temporary policy for retail extensions to sidewalks

Due to the impacts of COVID-19, the City of Boston will temporarily allow retail businesses in...

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Jul 2

$1 million Arts and Culture COVID-19 fund to support nonprofits

The funding for this new grant program was made available by the City of Boston's allocated CARES...

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Jul 2

$2 million in Boston Resiliency Fund grants to support those most impacted by COVID-19

The new round of grants will support food access during the summer months and domestic violence...

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Jul 2

Latest City of Boston news

Summer youth jobs program includes new resource guide, college learning opportunities

Voices of Boston: Rapid transit, 'Social Fights,' and a hippopotamus in Dorchester

Election Department reminds residents of important 2020 election dates

A message from Commissioner McCosh: Voting in 2020

Boston Police Task Force holding series of listening sessions

Executive order allowing plastic bags in Boston extended to September 30

Pics in the Parks: Challenge 5 - Background

Demolition Delay application: 8 Lawrence Street, Charlestown

Project Opportunity to help residents gain access to jobs, housing, education

Boston and Los Angeles file amicus brief in support of Harvard, MIT lawsuit against U.S. Department of Homeland Security

City Hall Plaza renovation starts

Phase 3 reopening guidance for indoor fitness, outdoor events and performances, and tourism industry issued

Start of summer youth programming for Boston Centers for Youth & Families announced

Boston Housing Authority extends moratorium for nonessential evictions through 2020

Not forgotten: Keeping the legacy of the West End alive

Voices of Boston: Louise and Miss Ives discuss education and innovation in Roslindale

New improvements to Silver Line in Chinatown, Downtown completed

Election Department seeking Election Day poll workers

More than 2,480 small businesses have received COVID-19 relief funds and grants in Boston

New ramp initiative to highlight increased accessibility to outdoor dining

Franklin Park Action Plan virtual workshop set for July 14

A message from Commissioner McCosh: Reopening in Phase 3

Pics in the Parks: Challenge 4 - Texture

Notes from the Archives: Celebrating Independence Day during the Civil War

Temporary policy for retail extensions to sidewalks

$1 million Arts and Culture COVID-19 fund to support nonprofits

$2 million in Boston Resiliency Fund grants to support those most impacted by COVID-19

Second round of funding open for Childcare Entrepreneur Fund

Virtual Fourth of July celebrations in Boston

Demolition Delay application: 12 Church Street, West Roxbury

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