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May 31

Boston Public Library holding June author talks and literary events

Programs take place throughout the library system.

May 31

Traffic Advisory for Sunday, June 4, 2017

The Adidas Boston Boost Games, Aids Walk, Dorchester Day Parade, Project D.E.E.P. 5L, and Corrib Classic take place this weekend.

May 30

City takes steps to ensure future development is broadband ready

Boston is the first City to integrate broadband ready principles into the real estate development process.

May 30

Historic tuition-free college program announced

The tuition-free pilot program was launched for 2017 high school graduates in Boston through a City-State Partnership.

May 30

Second demand-responsive price change announced for Seaport parking meters

The meter prices are adjusted based on sensor data as part of the Performance Parking Pilot Program.

May 26

Coming soon: Neighborhood Slow Streets announcement

We'll be announcing the new Neighborhood Slow Streets zones in mid-June.

May 26

Sail Boston 2017

The City will host Sail Boston 2017 from Saturday, June 17, to Thursday, June 22.

May 26

Boston Public Library’s Concerts in the Courtyard Summer Series begins Friday, June 2

Lunchtime and evening concerts fill the Central Library’s courtyard this summer.

May 26

Notes from the Archives: Memorial Day in Boston

On May 30, 1868, Bostonians observed the country’s first Memorial Day.

May 25

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Major expansion of public bike share system announced

The expansion of the Hubway bike share network is a project of the Go Boston 2030 mobility plan.

May 25

Traffic advisory for Memorial Day Weekend

The Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial, Run to Remember Road Race, and Memorial Day Parade will impact traffic and parking.

May 25

Analyze Boston puts Boston’s Data in the public domain

In our journey to re-imagine open data for the City of Boston, we took all aspects of the experience into account.

May 24

2017 Raining Poetry installations announced

The poems are located in Back Bay, Copley, Dorchester, Downtown Crossing, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan and Roxbury.

May 24

Community meeting about BCYF Vine Street renovations to be held June 14

Learn about the latest updates to the planned BCYF Vine Street community center renovations.

May 24

Anthony Burns arrested #onthisday in 1854

On May 24, 1854, federal marshals in Boston arrested Anthony Burns, a fugitive from slavery. His arrest touched off protests across the City.

May 24

BCYF Gallivan community center to close July 2 for renovation

The renovations will improve the center and provide additional resources to the neighborhood.

May 23

Mayor Walsh, Elderly Commission launch Age-friendly Action Plan

The plan releases 75 action items to improve Boston for older adults.

May 22

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Donna Summer Roller Disco Party to return to City Hall Plaza on June 23

The celebration of Summer IV will be free and open to all.

May 22

Mayor Walsh announces continuation of race dialogues with partnership of Hyams Foundation

The City-wide initiative will bring together business, government, education and community leaders to create an action plan for addressing racism.

May 22

Mayor Walsh, City of Boston Disability Commission release annual report

The report highlights the City's work to increase equity for all residents.

May 20

Mayor Walsh, JPNDC celebrate grand opening for 75 Amory Avenue

This adds 39 new units of affordable rental housing for families in Jamaica Plain.

May 20

Jamaica Plain Branch Library reopens following $10 million renovation

The $10 million renovation revitalizes the branch services and spaces, including a 20 percent increase in space for the community to read, browse the collection, access computers, attend and host...

May 19

Partnership to bring vision screenings and glasses to students celebrated

Envision Boston Giving donated in-school vision screenings and glasses to BPS students.

May 19

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Family explores, photographs every park in Boston

The City's request for website photos led to one family’s adventure through more than 300 of Boston’s outdoor spaces.

May 19

Boston to celebrate 'Open Canal Street' on July 8

During the afternoon , the West End's two-block Canal Street will shut down to vehicles, and open up for pedestrians.

May 19

Mayor Walsh, Governor Baker, Victory Programs celebrate grand opening of Joelyn's Home

Mayor Martin J. Walsh yesterday joined Governor Charlie Baker and Victory Programs to officially open Joelyn's Home, a new 24-bed residential recovery home for women.

May 18

City of Boston celebrates National Bike to Work Day

In total, 13 bike convoys will make stops at locations across the metro Boston area, and cyclists will meet at Boston City Hall Plaza.

May 18

City of Boston Celebrates Bike to Work Day; Safe Streets Investments

In celebration of National Bike to Work Day, Mayor Walsh also today announced a commitment to increase Boston's Vision Zero investment by $1 million in Fiscal Year 2018 (FY18) to $4.1 million.