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

New ramp initiative to highlight increased accessibility to outdoor dining

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

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Franklin Park Action Plan virtual workshop set for July 14

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

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A message from Commissioner McCosh: Reopening in Phase 3

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

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Pics in the Parks: Challenge 4 - Texture

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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

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

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

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Temporary policy for retail extensions to sidewalks

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

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

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

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

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

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Second round of funding open for Childcare Entrepreneur Fund

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Grantees who are selected will participate in six virtual workshops and will receive $3,500 in...

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Virtual Fourth of July celebrations in Boston

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This year, Fourth of July celebrations in Boston will look different, but there are still plenty of...

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Demolition Delay application: 12 Church Street, West Roxbury

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The application is to demolish the school at 12 Church Street in West Roxbury.

Exploring Boston's neighborhood histories: An intro to an Archives blog series

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In the 1970s, Boston residents provided oral history interviews as part of the Boston 200...

July drive-in movie series announced

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Free, family-friendly drive-in movie showings will take place on select Wednesdays in July

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Enjoying a physically distant summer in Boston

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We have new and updated information on Boston.gov that we think might be helpful to you this summer.

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City of Boston holds virtual celebration for Immigrant Heritage Month

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Several local musicians and poets from diverse backgrounds performed.

Solar Canopy to be installed at Boston Police headquarters

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The Renew Boston Trust will start work on Boston Police Headquarters Solar PV Canopy, helping make...

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Virtual events in July

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This month, we look at online events celebrating Independence Day and beyond.

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City of Boston to remove the Emancipation Group statue after Boston Art Commission vote

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The Boston Art Commission called for a process to re-contextualize the statue in a new setting.

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A message from Commissioner McCosh: Fill out the Census for our community

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

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Pics in the Parks: Challenge 3 - Color

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

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New food resources and programs available this summer

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On July 6, 97 youth meal sites will open through the City of Boston's Summer Eats 2020 program.

Dr. Karilyn Crockett appointed as Chief of Equity for the City of Boston

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The Chief of Equity for the City of Boston is a Cabinet-level position the Mayor established last...

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Demolition Delay application: 2R Perham Street, West Roxbury

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The application is to demolish the house at 2R Perham Street in West Roxbury.

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New task force to address illegal fireworks

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While there have always been some illegal fireworks leading up to the Fourth of July, this year has...

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Demolition Delay application: 32 Norwood Street, Dorchester

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The application is to demolish the house at 32 Norwood Street in Dorchester.

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Demolition Delay application: 9-11 Greenmount Street, Dorchester

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The application is to demolish the house at 9-11 Greenmount Street in Dorchester.

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FY21 Budget update from the Chair of the Committee on Ways and Means

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Hello again from Kenzie Bok, District 8 City Councilor and Ways and Means Chair.

City Council votes to ban the use of face surveillance

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Several municipalities in Massachusetts, including Springfield, Somerville, Brookline and Cambridge...

City Council supports Restaurant Relief Bill

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During this week’s Council meeting, the Council voted to adopt a resolution in support of H. 4767...

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Designing a violation envelope that's easier to understand

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If someone gets a code enforcement ticket but they’re not sure what it is, will they pay the fine...