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Jul 7

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2000 youth attend third annual Youth Enrichment Day

The event was held at Boston University’s Agganis Arena.

Jul 7

Mayor Walsh Launches City Hall Porch

City Hall Porch is another initiative to welcome residents and visitors to City Hall

Jul 7

Mass. Firefighting Academy offering Nightclub Fire Safety Program

This class offers an overview of nightclub fire safety laws and regulations.

Jul 7

City of Boston traffic advisory for July 9 and 10

The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer and the Madonna del Grazie Procession are being held this weekend.

Jul 6

BCYF neighborhood block parties kick off July 14th!

Mark your calendar and bring your friends and family to a fun and free BCYF Neighborhood Block Party! Select Thursday nights in July and August from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., the BCYF Neighborhood Block...

Jul 6

Boston Creates and Boston AIR 2.0

Now that the Boston Creates plan has been released, we’ve shifted our work to focus on implementing the plan.

Jul 6

City offers free cycling clinics for women this summer

With the New Balance Hubway bike-share expansion underway in Boston's neighborhoods, it's the perfect time to learn or refresh your skills.

Jul 6

Mayor Walsh announces July Friday Afternoon Concerts Series Lineup

Every Friday from July 8 - August 26, a different local band will perform live from 12 - 2 p.m. in Sam Adams Park.

Jul 5

Mayor Walsh presents 'Foresight and Unpredictability' exhibition at City Hall

The exhibition is currently on display in the 5th Floor Mayor's Gallery.

Jul 2

Traffic Advisory for July 4th Celebration in Boston

Special events are taking place as part of the City of Boston’s celebration.

Jul 1

Solar-powered info screen added to City Hall Plaza

Digital display is the latest in a series of improvements to Boston's most prominent civic space.

Jul 1

Raymond Flynn named orator for 2016 Independence Day Celebration

Boston's Independence Day Celebration will take place at 10:00 a.m. on July 4th at Faneuil Hall.

Jun 30

Achieving the Boston Creates vision

As many of you know, on June 17, we launched the Boston Creates Cultural Plan.

Jun 30

Mayor Walsh signs $2.98b Fiscal Year 2017 Budget

The reform-oriented budget implements cost-saving measures and reinvests in a thriving, healthy, and innovative City.

Jun 30

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Mayor Walsh joins rally to demand action on gun violence

Elected officials from across the Commonwealth rallied on the Massachusetts State House steps to demand action on ending gun violence.

Jun 29

Statement from Mayor Walsh

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today released the following statement: "I am deeply concerned about these allegations. It is a great privilege to serve in City Hall and I will not allow anyone to squander that...

Jun 29

Mayor Walsh Celebrates Boston Main Streets at 20th Annual Awards Ceremony

Individuals and businesses were honored for their dedication.

Jun 28

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Imagine Boston 2030: Making great neighborhoods one LEGO block at a time

As part of ongoing engagement to support Imagine Boston 2030, the BSA Foundation led a series of LEGO City workshops in Mattapan, East Boston, Downtown, Roslindale, and Roxbury over the past six...

Jun 28

Enjoy outdoor music with ParkARTS neighborhood concerts beginning July 12

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

Jun 28

City of Boston Launches Situational Awareness Tool

The goal is to increase safety and coordinate operations during emergencies and special events.

Jun 27

BCYF Hyde Park community center to partner with KaBOOM and jetBlue for new playground

Volunteers needed!

Jun 27

Mayor Walsh proposes new office to assist individuals re-entering society

This newly formed office will incorporate best practices from local, state and federal partners and include a review of similar offices in Washington DC and Philadelphia.

Jun 27

U.S. Mayors unanimously pass resolution in support of employers of national service, submitted by…

The resolution was presented at a U.S. Conference of Mayors and calls on municipalities to become employers of national service.

Jun 25

Statement of Mayor Walsh on Boston Latin School

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today issued the following statement: "As Mayor, I will continue to strongly support Boston Latin School's high standards of excellence and rigor, and the record of achievement...

Jun 24

ParkARTS Children's workshops return July 5

From East Boston to West Roxbury, children ages three to ten can enjoy painting, mask and jewelry making, treasure creations, and more at the Artists in Residence Workshops held from 9 a.m. to...