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Feb 24

Mayor Michelle Wu Leads the 42nd Annual Homelessness Census

The annual count of Bostonians experiencing homelessness, guiding the allocation of City resources.

Feb 24

Stories from Mount Hope: Roxbury Puddingstone

The landscape of Mount Hope Cemetery is dominated by the State Rock of Massachusetts, Roxbury Puddingstone. Learn more about this wonderful natural element.

Feb 23

Office of Early Childhood Created to Prioritize Wellbeing of Young Children and Families

The Mayor also announced findings from the 2021 Childcare Census Survey report.

Feb 22

Asserting Black Women’s Right to Vote: Maria L. Baldwin in 1920

Maria L. Baldwin, a prominent African American educator, civil rights activist, and suffragist in Boston, signed up to vote in the fall of 1920.

Feb 22

Pics in the Parks: Winter Challenge 2 - Contrast

Our weekly photography clinic has weekly challenges to help you hone and improve your photography skills.

Feb 18

Update To COVID-19 Policies Announced

Mayor Michelle Wu and Dr. Bisola Ojikutu today announced that the City’s B Together policy, which requires patrons and staff of certain indoor spaces to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19...

Feb 16

Amendment Process Launched for Downtown Waterfront Municipal Harbor Plan

Mayor Wu also announced additional climate resiliency planning for East Boston waterfront.

Feb 16

The Mary Eliza Project: Ward 13 Women's Voter Records Now Available

We've finished transcribing our Ward 13 Women's Voter Registers from 1920 and have added them into an easily accessible, searchable, and sortable dataset.

Feb 15

Celebrating Black History Month Through the City Hall Galleries

Did you know Boston City Hall has four galleries in the building, and that we rotate exhibits every month?

Feb 15

Funding for Community-Focused Economic Development and Affordable Housing Celebrated

Nearly $9 million in MassWorks funding is planned for economic development and housing projects in Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, and Charlestown.

Feb 15

In Their Own Words: Wilhelmena Crosson and James Henderson on Arts, Culture, and Education

In the 1970s, Wilhelmina Crosson, Boston teacher and education advocate, and artist and activist James Henderson told their stories to Boston 200 oral history interviewers

Feb 15

Boston Police Department Update on Police Reform

Since our last update on police reform posted on October 4, 2021, additional progress has been made.

Feb 14

Parks Department Hosts February Vacation Week Activities

Children, parents, and caregivers are invited to join the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for free February school vacation week activities at the Bubble at Carter Field located at 709 Columbus...

Feb 14

Pics in the Parks: Winter Challenge 1 - Weather

Our weekly photography clinic has weekly challenges to help you hone and improve your photography skills.

Feb 14

Executive Director of Youth Green Jobs Initiative Named

Davo Jefferson will enhance workforce development for young adults and returning citizens in fields that address environmental challenges.

Feb 11

Community Clean Air Grant Recipient Announced

This grant will support a community-based initiative to raise awareness about air pollution and improve air quality at community hub.

Feb 11

Stories from Mount Hope: Victims of the 1913 Arcadia Hotel Fire

One monument on Mt Hope Avenue commemorates the victims of a tragic event in Boston history, the fire at the Arcadia Hotel in 1913.

Feb 11

Boston to Offer Residents Weekend Curbside Textile Collection

The program builds on the already 30 textile dropbox locations across the City.

Feb 11

City Council supports equitable representation

As it stands, state agencies are not required to collect disaggregated data on race and ethnicity.

Feb 10

New Mayor's Youth Council Sworn In

This group of 86 high schoolers works to engage and empower Boston’s youth through civic participation.

Feb 10

City Reports Boston’s Most Popular Dog Names

Reminder: Boston dog licensing deadline is March 31

Feb 10

Mayor Wu Announces Budget Listening Tour

The Mayor and Budget Office are seeking community feedback on how Boston's annual budget resources are allocated.

Feb 10

Councilor Murphy Delivers Maiden Speech

Councilor Murphy is the first City Councilor to deliver a virtual maiden speech.

Feb 9

Two-Year, Fare-Free Program for MBTA Bus Routes 23, 28, and 29 launches on March 1, 2022

Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that the City of Boston is launching the two-year fare-free program on MBTA bus Routes 23, 28, and 29 on March 1, 2022.

Feb 9

More Than $3.4 Million in Grants Awarded to Local Arts and Cultural Organizations

One hundred and ninety-two arts and cultural organizations received grants totaling $3,422,000 as part of the City’s Boston Cultural Council grants and Reopen Creative Boston ARPA funding.

Feb 8

Update to B Together Policy Announced

Mayor Michelle Wu today announced metrics that will be used to determine when to lift the City’s B Together vaccination requirement.

Feb 7

In Their Own Words: Anna Cole and Reverend Richard Owens on Community Ties and Activism

In the 1970s, housing activist Anna Cole and Reverend Richard Owens, pastor of the People's Baptist Church, shared their stories with the Boston 200 oral history project.