An official website of the City of Boston.

Latest City of Boston news

We also created an RSS feed for City of Boston news.

Filter

Author

Jun 28

Inspired designs from inspired conversations at TechJam

TechJam gave the Digital Team a chance to roll up our sleeves, bust out some colored pencils, and talk design.

Jun 27

Mayor Walsh's Fiscal Year 2019 budget approved by City Council

Mayor Walsh and the City of Boston are affirming their commitment to progress, opportunity, and innovation.

Jun 26

Feline Friday: Meet Penny, a female Persian cat

ADOPTED: Animal Care and Control was able to find a home for Rose. Thank you for your interest!

Jun 26

Boston Public Library announces July author talks

You can find all programs and events on the Boston Public Library's website.

Jun 26

City of Boston kicks-off 37th annual Harborfest

Opening Ceremony at Historic Faneuil Hall Marketplace

Jun 26

Image for cars and buses driving through roslindale village

Parking ticket fines to increase starting on Monday, July 2, 2018

The City will also end overnight towing for street cleaning, but daytime towing for street cleaning will continue.

Jun 26

2018 Spark Boston Impact award winners announced

Mayor Walsh and SPARK Boston honored a diverse slate of young adult residents making a positive impact in our City.

Jun 26

Mayor Walsh and Historic Boston celebrate the redevelopment of the historic Fowler Clark Epstein…

The redevelopment includes transforming the space into a working urban farm, including a new state-of-the-art farmer training center

Jun 22

Mayor Walsh celebrates first phase of redevelopment at Orient Heights Overlook Terrace

Boston Housing Authority, DHCD and Trinity Financial Cut Ribbon for Phase One and Launch Phase Two for East Boston Development

Jun 22

Applications now open for 2018 Neighborhood Slow Streets program

Resident groups are invited to apply to the popular neighborhood traffic-calming program

Jun 22

Demolition Delay application: 334 Bunker Hill Street, Charlestown

The application is to demolish a residence at 334 Bunker Hill Street in Charlestown.

Jun 22

Dorothy Curran Wednesday Night Concerts return July 25

These performances bring four summer nights of great entertainment to City Hall Plaza.

Jun 21

Donna Summer Roller Disco Party to return to City Hall Plaza on June 22

Celebration of Summer V will be free and open to all

Jun 21

Traffic Advisory for Thursday, June 21, and Sunday, June 24, 2018

JP Morgan Corporate Challenge, Boston Athletic Association 10K

Jun 20

Demolition Delay application: 47 Mansfield Street, Allston

The application is to demolish a residential structure at 47 Mansfield Street in Allston.

Jun 20

Demolition Delay application: 474 Hyde Park Avenue, Roslindale

The application is to demolish a residential structure at 474 Hyde Park Avenue in Roslindale.

Jun 20

Demolition Delay application: 63 Savin Hill Avenue, Dorchester

The application is to demolish a garage at 63 Savin Hill Avenue in Dorchester.

Jun 20

Demolition Delay application: 97 Green Street, Jamaica Plain

The application is to demolish the garage located at 97 Green Street in Jamaica Plain.

Jun 20

City of Boston's autonomous vehicle testing program to expand

The ongoing initiative reinforces Go Boston 2030's commitment to improve mobility for all Boston residents.

Jun 20

Mayor Walsh to host 'Mayor on Main' Trolley Tour

The tour will celebrate the 22nd Annual Boston Main Streets Awards

Jun 20

New leaders for Fair Housing Office and Environment, Energy, and Open Space cabinet

William Onuoha has been appointed Executive Director of the Office of Fair Housing and Equity and Christopher Cook has been elevated to Chief of Environment, Energy, and Open Space.

Jun 20

Wagging Wednesday: Meet Chelsea, a one-year-old Chihuahua

ADOPTED: Animal Care and Control was able to find a home for Rose. Thank you for your interest!

Jun 19

Image for tumblr orspuldvl91rrufk0o1 500

Notes from the Archives: Juneteenth

On this day in 1865, Union General Gordon Granger read General Order No. 3 to the inhabitants of Galveston, Texas. The order signaled the total emancipation of all enslaved people in the United States...

Jun 19

Mayor Walsh chooses law firm to represent City of Boston in litigation against the pharmaceutical…

Motley Rice LLC will represent the City of Boston in litigation against the pharmaceutical industry for role in the opioid crisis

Jun 18

ParkARTS outdoor neighborhood concerts begin July 21

The ParkARTS outdoor neighborhood summer concerts are presented free of charge in local City of Boston parks

Jun 18

South End: Who doesn't love a good makeover?

Here at the Boston Landmarks Commission, we enjoy sharing neighborhood success stories that promote the reuse and redevelopment of Boston's historic spaces.