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Jul 22

Alejandra St. Guillen appointed to Boston Cannabis Board

St. Guillen will work to advance equity, diversity, and opportunity in the cannabis industry.

Jul 21

Free pop-up COVID-19 testing coming to Allston

The 10-day pop-up site is in partnership with the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center.

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Jul 21

Pics in the Parks: Challenge 6 - Focus

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

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Jul 21

Preservation of 97 affordable units started in Roxbury

Building on his commitment to creating and maintaining affordable housing in the City of Boston...

Jul 21

City of Boston outdoor pools opening on Wednesday, July 22

Pools will be operated and used in accordance to public health guidelines.

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Jul 21

COVID-19 posters available for small businesses

The Office of Economic Development’s Small Business Office is offering free personalized posters for...

Jul 20

City releases RFI for electric cargo bikes as a delivery solution

This program is to understand how e-cargo bikes could fit into Boston’s delivery landscape that...

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Jul 17

Mayor Walsh declares heat emergency, opens 20 BCYF community centers as cooling centers

Cooling centers will be open on Sunday and Monday in accordance with COVID-19 safety guidance.

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Jul 17

Olmsted Park: Before and after

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department recently completed a landscape rehabilitation project...

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Jul 17

Neighborhood food truck locations announced for summer 2020 pilot program

Twenty-three new locations across Boston will help support small businesses and provide additional...

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Jul 16

Boston Resiliency Fund grants to support areas and efforts identified by COVID-19 health inequities task force

Over $23 million in grants have been distributed since March to support those most impacted by COVID...

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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...

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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...

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