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Jan 2

Michael O'Neill reappointed as school committee member

O'Neill was appointed to a third, four-year term on the Boston School Committee.

Dec 30

Mayor Walsh announces expansion of tuition-free college

With the addition of MassBay, three options are now available for BPS graduates.

Dec 30

Mayor Walsh announces expansion of tuition free community college

With the addition of MassBay, three options are now available for Boston Public Schools graduates.

Dec 29

Shawn Williams hired as director of public records

Mayor Walsh established first-ever Director of Public Records for the City of Boston.

Dec 28

Traffic Advisory for First Night celebration

We're asking people coming into Boston to enjoy the festivities to leave their vehicles at home and take the MBTA.

Dec 28

Boston receives Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation

Boston’s youth participatory budgeting process was recognized as a top civic engagement practice.

Dec 23

$24 Million HUD grant to help the homeless announced

The HUD Continuum of Care Grant has been awarded to help Boston increase access to permanent supportive housing.

Dec 23

Mayor Walsh announces $24 million HUD grant to help the homeless

The Continuum of Care Grant will support Boston's continued work to end chronic homelessness.

Dec 22

Image for mayor walsh signs the acoustic live entertainment ordinance

Acoustic ordinance gives more opportunities to small businesses, musicians

Neighborhood businesses can now host acoustic performances without having to get a live entertainment license or a change of occupancy.

Dec 21

$400,000 state grant to help fund Harambee Park improvements

Harambee Park at 930 Blue Hill Avenue in Mattapan will receive $400,000 as part of $7,259,512 in grant funding recently announced by the Baker-Polito Administration for park and recreation...

Dec 21

Boston University scholarship program expanded for Boston Public Schools students

The scholarship expansion builds on the City's commitment to create higher education opportunities for Boston students.

Dec 21

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Imagine Boston 2030: 1,400 participants joined in imagining growth in the City

Before Imagine Boston 2030 Week in late November, our Engagement Team spent 6 weeks out in full force, gathering input for the first draft of Imagine Boston 2030’s Expanding Opportunity plan.

Dec 16

New art exhibitions open at Boston City Hall in December

The exhibitions are Art in Giving and the 4th Annual Massachusetts College of Art and Design Exhibition.

Dec 16

BCYF December Vacation Week activities offer something for everyone!

The December school vacation week is fast approaching. Make plans today to attend one of the many programs and activities being offered at BCYF centers.

Dec 16

Join the 'L Street Brownies' for the annual New Year’s Day Plunge

One of Boston's oldest traditions will continue with an estimated 600 people plunging into Boston Harbor for the plunge.

Dec 15

City announces advisory committee for housing innovation competition

Advisory Committee, featuring community members, city officials, and renowned innovative architects and developers, to help decide compact living competition

Dec 14

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Mayor Walsh issues tips ahead of bitterly cold weather

Forecasters are predicting an Arctic plunge on Thursday night into Friday, with wind chills reaching 16 degrees below zero.

Dec 14

Boston Public Library Announces Top Borrowed Titles of 2016

The ten most frequently borrowed books from Boston Public Library locations in 2016 took patrons from a modern day train in England to early twentieth-century Boston and to many places in between.

Dec 14

City reminds residents about marijuana rules before Dec. 15 legalization

On Thursday, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will recognize marijuana as a legal substance for adults 21 and over.

Dec 14

Imagine Boston 2030 book review: Mayor Walsh on 'Chain of Change' by Mel King

Melvin “Mel” King is a Boston legend. Mel has lived history and he has made history in our City.

Dec 13

Happy New Year from the Mayor’s Office of Resilience and Racial Equity!

As we enter 2017, we're excited to share some of the incredible ongoing work that our partners are doing as they build resilience across the City.

Dec 13

City of Boston, Boston University and Project Place launch new partnership

The goal is to provide employment to low-income and formerly homeless individuals, and to improve Lower Roxbury and the South End.

Dec 12

Whittier Street housing development awarded $30 million grant

The federal grant will support the revitalization of Roxbury's Whittier Street housing development and the surrounding neighborhood.

Dec 9

What’s next for Climate Ready Boston

The City now has a comprehensive assessment of the climate change risks it will face, and tangible steps it can take to move forward.

Dec 8

Traffic Advisory, December 8, 10 and 11, 2016

Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll, SS Run, North End Christmas Parade, Walter's Run will impact traffic and parking

Dec 8

Climate Ready Boston releases report to prepare City for effects of climate change

The report shows Boston can tackle the challenge of climate change while creating new economic opportunities.

Dec 7

Mayor Walsh breaks ground on redevelopment of Orient heights in East Boston

Boston Housing Authority, DHCD and Trinity Financial celebrate Phase One of multi-phase effort to redevelop Orient Heights

Dec 7

Mayor Walsh's Fourth Annual Fair Housing art contest

The theme of this year's annual competition is "Celebrating Diverse Neighborhoods."

Dec 7

Mayor's Mentoring Movement stories: Dustin Thompson

Read the latest post from our Mayor's Mentoring Movement series of personal stories.

Dec 7

25 ways to beat holiday stress

Let's face it — the holidays are a magical time, but they can also cause stress.

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