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Jun 27

City of Boston 2022 July Fourth Weekend Traffic Advisory

The annual 4th of July celebrations will be held on Monday, July 4, 2022, bringing parking restrictions and traffic changes for the City of Boston.

Jun 27

Kiesha Santana Appointed New Roxbury Liaison; Eric James the New Mattapan Liaison

Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the appointments of Kiesha Santana as the Roxbury liaison and Eric James as the Mattapan liaison in the Office of Neighborhood Services (ONS).

Jun 27

BPHC Shares Monkeypox Guidance to Educate Community on Symptoms and Prevention Measures

The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) recommends non-stigmatizing approach to Monkeypox response.

Jun 24

Tips for Faster Internet Speeds

There are many ways to improve your internet connection.

Jun 24

Women's Advancement's Statement Regarding the Overturn of Roe vs. Wade

Read the following statement from Alexandra Valdez, the Executive Director of the Mayor's Office of Women's Advancement.

Jun 24

ParkARTS Neighborhood Concerts Begin July 11

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s 2022 ParkARTS Citywide Neighborhood Concert Series offers top-notch musical entertainment in local parks from July 11 through August 10

Jun 24

June 2022: Latest Updates from the Mayor's Office of Housing

Read the latest updates from the Mayor's Office of Housing.

Jun 23

BCYF Mirabella Pool Opening Saturday, June 25, 2022

Swimmers looking to use the outdoor pool are asked to register ahead of time.

Jun 23

Acquisition and Renovation of Newcastle Saranac Apartments Celebrated

The renovation preserves 97 units of income-restricted housing in the South End.

Jun 23

City of Boston and B’nai B’rith Housing Celebrate The Residences Off Baker

Sixty units will be built in West Roxbury to serve low-income families.

Jun 23

2022 City of Boston Scholarship Fund Awardees Announced

Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston Scholarship Committee this week awarded scholarships to 10 Boston students to help fund their higher education.

Jun 23

Black Community Activism: Melnea Cass’s Early Beginnings

Melnea Agnes Cass dedicated her life to improving the world around her. Read more about the early life of this Boston champion.

Jun 22

Mural Installed Honoring Rita Hester in Allston

The mural is expected to be completed by early July.

Jun 21

City of Boston Traffic Advisory for Week of June 21, 2022

Events include the JP Morgan Corporate Challenge Road Race, Fete de la Musique World Music Day, Trans Resistance March, and Annual BAA 10K.

Jun 21

Demolition Delay Application: 1121 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester

The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) has received an application to demolish the commercial buildings at 1121 Dorchester Ave in Dorchester.

Jun 21

Demolition Delay Application: 31 Savin Hill Avenue, Dorchester

The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) has received an application to demolish the residential building at 31 Savin Hill Avenue in Dorchester.

Jun 21

Demolition Delay Application: 804 Hyde Park Ave. and 161 Clare Ave., Hyde Park

The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) has received an application to demolish the residential buildings at 804 Hyde Park Avenue and 161 Clare Avenue in Hyde Park.

Jun 21

Demolition Delay Application: 14 Euclid Street, Dorchester

The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) has received an application to demolish the residential building at 14 Euclid Street in Dorchester.

Jun 21

BPHC Recommends COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Ages Six Months and Older

The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) today announced it is recommending that all Boston children and infants ages 6-months and older get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Jun 17

Groundbreaking of Boston's First LGBTQ+-Friendly Affordable Senior Housing Community Celebrated

Former Barton Rogers School will provide 74 mixed-income rental units for seniors, with over 10,000 square feet of community space.

Jun 17

Farewell Kerry Jordan, We Will Miss You

After 15 years, Kerry Jordan, the Council’s TV Operations and Technology Manager will bang his gavel, ending his tenure with the Council.

Jun 17

City Council Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of Hotel Vendome Fire

This tragedy was the largest Line of Duty Death in the history of the Boston Fire Department.

Jun 17

City Council Passes Resolution that Apologizes for Boston's Role in Slavery

During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution with a unanimous vote to acknowledge, condemn and apologize for the role played by the City of Boston in the trans-Atlantic slave...

Jun 17

BCYF Draper Pool to Temporarily Close for Needed Repair Work

BCYF Draper Pool in West Roxbury will close on Friday, June 24, 2022, for a construction project that will include boiler replacement, ventilation system installation, and pool filtration replacement.

Jun 17

BCYF Announces Pool Facility Safety Update for Summer 2022

BCYF Clougherty Pool will not open for the summer 2022 Season.

Jun 17

Title III RFP for 2023 now open

As Boston’s Area Agency on Aging (AAA), the Age Strong Commission annually awards Federal Older Americans Act (Title III) funds to area nonprofits who provide direct services to Boston’s older adults...

Jun 16

Close up of the monument for Rev. Taylor

Stories from Mount Hope: The Sailor Preacher of Ocean Avenue

The Boston Seamen’s Port and Aid Society’s lot on Ocean Avenue in Mount Hope Cemetery is a tall, black granite monument crowned with an urn, it honors Rev. Edward T. Taylor. Taylor was arguably the...