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Boston by Hubway public bike ride event to take place on June 28

The Transportation Department is sponsoring a bike ride — free of charge — to teach people how to use Hubway bike share system.

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Mayor Walsh guides mayors through Boston's response to opioid crisis

Mayor Walsh presented the "Actions to Address Substance Use Disorders in America's Cities" toolkit to mayors and policymakers.

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On this day in 1721, Dr. Zabdiel Boylston inoculates his son against smallpox

On June 26, after smallpox broke out in Boston, Dr. Zabdiel Boylston inoculated his 13-year-old son with the controversial smallpox vaccine.

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Demolition Delay application: 35-37 Haverford Street

The application is to demolish a two-family residence at 35-37 Haverford Street in Jamaica Plain.

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Mayor Walsh attends U.S. Conference of Mayors 85th annual meeting in Miami

More than 250 mayors from across the country will attend the four-day event.

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Boston launches new partnership with Becoming a Man program

The program serves young men of color by providing school-based group counseling and mentoring services.

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Dorothy Curran Wednesday Night Concerts return July 12

The Dorothy Curran Wednesday Night Concert Series returns to City Hall Plaza from July 12 through August 30.

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Traffic Advisory for Saturday and Sunday, June 24 and 25, 2017

Avon Walk for Breast Cancer and the Boston Athletic Association 10K will impact traffic and parking

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2023 Tito Puente Latin Music Series

The six-concert Tito Puente Latin Music Series returns to Boston parks on in July and August. Performers include Berklee College of Music faculty, students, alumni, and world-renowned artists.

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Enjoy outdoor music with ParkARTS neighborhood concerts beginning July 10

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is proud to announce the 2017 ParkARTS Citywide Neighborhood Concert Series made possible by Berklee College of Music, The Friends of Ramler Park, and the...

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New exhibit in honor of Immigrant Heritage Month opens at City Hall

The photo exhibit, "The Faces of Syrian Refugees," is located in the third floor lobby of City Hall.

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Major renovation of Eliot Upper School announced

The project will bring a 21st century learning space to the expansion of the North End School.

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New Small Business Center launched in Mattapan

The center is designed to serve as a one-stop neighborhood resource for small business owners and entrepreneurs.

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City celebrates reopening of Children's Park in Roxbury

The celebration marks the completion of a comprehensive $1.1 million renovation of the entire playground.

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Demolition Delay application: 60 Charme Avenue

The application is to demolish a two-family residence at 60 Charme Avenue in Roslindale.

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Dozens of agencies join forces for Sail Boston security

Thousands of visitors hit Sail Boston this weekend for the chance to welcome the Tall Ships back to the City.

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Mayor Walsh resubmits FY18 budget

Data-driven investments are aimed at creating a thriving, healthy and innovative City.

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Major investment in Boston's talent pipeline announced

Nearly $11 million will prepare more than 3,000 residents to fill growth industries' talent gaps.

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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, signaling the end of slavery in the United States of America.

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Why celebrate Juneteenth?

"What, to the American slave, is your Fourth of July?" - Frederick Douglass

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Taking part in Daylight Hour

We’re getting involved with a campaign to use natural light during bright summer days to reduce electricity use.

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Applications now open for 2017-2018 Spark Boston Council

Council members serve as leaders who will empower and support Boston's young adults.

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Demolition Delay application: 1857-1859 Dorchester Avenue

Application to demolish a two-story masonry commercial building in Dorchester.

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BCYF Paris Street community center re-opening celebration on July 15

Mayor Walsh will also dedicate the basketball court to Anthony Albano.

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Traffic advisory for Sail Boston Parade of Sail

The Parade of Sail takes place on Saturday, June 17.

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Five couples exchange vows in Boston Public Library wedding ceremony giveaway

The couples married in the courtyard of one of Boston’s most historic institutions for free.

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Boston Launches 5th Quarter of Learning

Partnership will use City as a classroom for enriched summer experience for BPS students

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Celebrating Juneteenth and Sickle Cell Awareness Day

One June 19, we celebrate events that are especially important to the African American community.

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Mayor Walsh celebrates positive impact of John Hancock's MLK Scholars Program

Through more than 6,000 jobs, Boston teens have earned nearly $10 million since the inception of one of the nation's largest corporate-based teen summer jobs programs.

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Residents encouraged to stay safe during hot weather

Mayor Walsh has decided to open cooling centers at Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) locations across the City.
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