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Sep 28

Upham’s Corner Arts and Innovation District moves forward with release of first RFP

The District will be anchored by Upham’s Corner branch library and Strand Theatre.

Sep 28

A tour of the new murals in City Hall

You might have heard of the galleries in City Hall, but did you know that there are murals here too?

Sep 28

Peter holding Chicharrón, a Boston Animal Shelter alum who was adopted by Peter's neighbors last year.

Animal Care and Control worker running Boston Marathon for stray pets

We want to give a huge thank you to Boston Animal Care and Control staff member Peter Gray, who is...

Sep 27

2021 Boston Marathon traffic advisory

Street closures and parking restrictions will be in effect in Boston in the week leading up to the...

Sep 27

Election Department to conduct Ballot Position Drawing for Municipal Election

Today, the Board of Elections Commissioners will hold a ballot position drawing for the November 2...

Sep 27

Virtual job fair series for returning citizens and job-seekers announced

The events, held 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday in October, come at a critical time in the...

Sep 24

Mayor Janey hosts meeting with Essaibi-George, Wu to set mayoral transition date

The City Councilors were briefed on preparations for the incoming City administration.

Sep 23

Demolition Delay Application: 38 Cass Street, West Roxbury

The application is to demolish the house at 38 Cass Street in West Roxbury.

Sep 23

Search for Boston's next Youth Poet Laureate underway

UPDATE: The deadline has been extended to November 21, 2021, at 11:59 p.m.

Sep 22

Statement from Mayor Kim Janey on the opioid crisis response

Read a statement from Mayor Janey below.

Sep 22

Demolition Delay application: 832 East 3rd Street, South Boston

The application is to demolish the house at 832 East 3rd Street in South Boston.

Sep 22

Demolition Delay application: 191 Main Street, Charlestown

The application is to demolish the one-story building at 191 Main Street in Charlestown.

Sep 22

Demolition Delay application: 10 Thompson Square, Charlestown

The application is to demolish the one-story commercial building at 10 Thompson Square in...

Sep 22

Ordinance establishing Black Men and Boys Commission signed

The Commission will be made up of 21 Black men and boys who will advise the Mayor on issues specific...

Sep 22

Urban Forest Plan: first street tree inventory completed!

The public street tree inventory is complete! Take a look at the most common species in your...

Sep 22

Boston to participate in 'House America' initiative to end homelessness

The City is committing to rehousing 1,100 households and creating 650 units of housing for...

Sep 22

Dancers at a North End Festival, August 23, 1973, Mayor Kevin White records, Boston City Archives

An ode to community: The religious feasts of Boston’s North End

From watching a game at Fenway Park to sailing on the Charles River, summers in Boston are defined...

Sep 22

Mayor Janey announces Old-School R&B Night to be held Tomorrow

This dance-filled celebration of R&B from the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s is free and open to all.

Sep 21

$1 million to support families not eligible for direct federal COVID-19 relief

Eligible families can apply for up to $1,000 in cash aid.

Sep 17

Demolition Delay Application: 74 Tremont Street, Charlestown

The application is to demolish the house at 74 Tremont Street in Charlestown.

Sep 17

Mayor Janey calls on neighborhood bodegas, corner stores to join Double Up Food Bucks program

The Double Up Food Bucks program is looking to expand to more stores and neighborhoods to increase...

Sep 16

Demolition Delay Application: 44 Cottage Street, East Boston

The application is to demolish the house and detached garage at 44 Cottage Street in East Boston.

Sep 16

Demolition Delay Application: 241 Neponset Valley Parkway, Hyde Park

The application is to demolish the structure at 241 Neponset Valley Parkway in Hyde Park.

Sep 16

Demolition Delay Application: 247 Neponset Valley Parkway, Hyde Park

The application is to demolish the house at 247 Neponset Valley Parkway in Hyde Park.

Sep 16

2021 City of Boston Scholarship Fund awardees announced

In total, the fund will distribute nearly $240,000 in scholarships this year.

Sep 15

National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated with fourth annual City Hall lighting ceremony

The celebration will kick off National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 - October 15.

Sep 15

Boston Artists-in-Residence: Year in Review

Five artists worked collaboratively with various City departments from March 2020 through May 2021...

Sep 13

Demolition Delay application: 2 H Street, South Boston

The application is to demolish the structure at 2 H Street Street in South Boston.

Sep 13

Grant applications for the 2022 Youth Development Fund now open

The fund is a yearly competitive grant aimed at supporting nonprofit organizations that work with...

Sep 13

Open Newbury Street extended through September 2021

Newbury Street will again be pedestrian-only on Sunday, September 26.

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