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Sep 16

City Council supports Local 26 hotel workers

Hotel workers filled the City Council chamber urging support as they strike to preserve and improve...

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Sep 16

City Council stands with military, federal workers amid citizenship policy change

The Council passed a resolution in opposition to federal policy changes that infringe on the rights...

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Sep 13

New standards established for ownership of marijuana businesses in Boston

Mayor Walsh signed an executive order that prohibits City of Boston employees or their family...

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Sep 13

Shout Syndicate awards $200,000 in pilot round of arts grantmaking

The Shout Syndicate has awarded $200,000 to 10 Greater Boston nonprofit arts organizations that...

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Sep 12

Hub on Wheels, Open Newbury Street, Other Events

Traffic Advisory for Saturday and Sunday, September 14 and 15, 2019

Sep 12

Mayor Signs Home Rule Petition to Strengthen Ability to Create Affordable Housing, Fund Workforce Training

"An Act to Further Leverage Commercial Development to Build Housing, Create Jobs, and Preserve...

Sep 12

Lisa Hy announced as neighborhood liaison for Chinatown, Downtown, and the Leather District

In this role, Lisa will serve as the primary contact for constituents and businesses looking to...

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Sep 11

$2.2 million in grants awarded to community organizations

$2.2 million was awarded to 51 organizations that promote economic mobility for low-income Boston...

Sep 10

Accessibility spotlight: Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement

In 2016, Mayor Martin J. Walsh signed a City ordinance called “Establishing Language and...

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Sep 9

We're launching another round of our holiday 'B' design contest

The City of Boston wants to celebrate our logo, the Boston "B", and we need your help.

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Sep 9

Boston Saves launched citywide K2 kindergartners in Boston Public Schools

Students will receive children's savings accounts automatically seeded with $50 to help build their...

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Sep 5

Traffic advisory for Saturday, September 7, and Sunday, September 8, 2019

Events going on in the City include Bulfinch Triangle Construction, the Chinatown Main Street...

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Sep 5

Mayor Walsh launches review of Zoning Board of Appeal to ensure best practices

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced a comprehensive review of the city's Zoning Board of Appeal...

Sep 4

Demolition Delay application: 692 Washington Street, Brighton

The application is to demolish a residential structure and outbuilding at 692 Washington Street in...

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Sep 3

Preparations for September 24, 2019 Preliminary Municipal Election announced

Deadline for registration is September 4, absentee voting ongoing

Sep 3

September is Healthy Aging Month

This month, we look at resources for living fully and healthy as a senior citizen.

Sep 3

Why the Boston Cultural Council is making changes to its grantmaking

We would like you to know about some changes to our grantmaking process beginning in September.

Sep 3

Applications open for 2020 Boston Cultural Council Organizational Grants and Opportunity Fund

This year’s round of funding marks the largest ever with more than $800,000 available to artists and...

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Sep 3

$1.4 million Regional Preparedness Grant received, marking start of National Preparedness Month

Mayor Walsh announces Boston received $1.4 million Regional Preparedness Grant.

Sep 3

Demolition Delay application: 197-199 Condor Street, East Boston

The application is to demolish a house and shed at 197-199 Condor Street in East Boston.

Aug 30

National Recovery Month

Mayor Walsh, City of Boston recognize National Recovery Month

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Aug 30

MR8K, STRAIGHT PRIDE PARADE, LABOR DAY MARCH, BOSTON COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Traffic Advisory, Saturday, August 30 - Monday, September 2, 2019

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Aug 30

'Boston Blooms with Daffodils' returns in October

Mayor Martin J. Walsh has announced that the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will distribute...

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Aug 29

City of Boston, Airbnb reach agreement to strengthen short-term rental registry, remove illegal units

Airbnb to assist with Boston's rental registry, remove illegal units from their listings

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Aug 29

Tips for residents in advance of September 1 move-in

In an effort to streamline the move-in process, Mayor Martin J. Walsh issued general information and...

Aug 29

Demolition Delay application: 84 Lagrange Street, West Roxbury

The application is to demolish a house and garage at 84 Lagrange Street in West Roxbury.

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Aug 27

Student Move-In

Traffic Advisory, August 26 through September 2, 2019

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Aug 27

Notes from the Archives: #onthisday in 1918, the Spanish Flu arrived in Boston.

On this day, in 1918, two sailors housed at Boston’s Commonwealth Pier reported to the sickbay with...

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Aug 26

Boston's Human Rights Commission activated

Commission to promote human rights throughout Boston

Aug 26

BCYF Paris Street community meeting to discuss pool renovations

An information session about upcoming renovations will be held on Wednesday, September 25, at 6 p.m.