In a recent profile, NLC highlights Boston's governmental success of thriving childhood opportunities. The National League of Cities chose to highlight how the City is "creating lasting Early Childhood impact". The National League of Cities …
Mayor Michelle Wu today announced new appointments to the Boston Civic Design Commission, bringing diverse new voices and perspectives to shape design outcomes in the City. The transition in membership is aligned with the biennial review of the Commission’ …
Mayor Michelle Wu yesterday joined federal and state colleagues and residents of the Mary Ellen McCormack public housing community to celebrate the start of a long-awaited effort to redevelop Boston’s oldest public housing community, breaking ground on the …
The businesses—who were approved for zip code restricted licenses—are located in eight neighborhoods Last week, the City of Boston Licensing Board approved 21 new liquor licenses for restaurants across Boston. The approved applicants span eight …
Inaugural year of 'Ideas in Action,' featured thousands of participants and funded six innovative projects Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the City's Participatory Budgeting initiative, 'Ideas in Action,' is returning for a second …
Celebrating community, connection, and wellness in summertime Boston. This July, we’re taking a moment to spotlight the many ways you can make the most of your summer, with an emphasis on health, fitness, and social well-being. Self-care takes many shapes, …
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department today announced the Roundhead Brewing's Beer Gardens 2025, the second annual iteration of this traveling beer garden series. Roundhead’s Beer Gardens 2025 travel to six of Boston’s parks …
During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution recognizing June as Homeownership Month in the City of Boston, drawing attention to the urgent housing challenges facing residents and recommitting the city to expanding access to …
This week, Councilor Fernandes Anderson introduced a wide-ranging set of policy resolutions, nine of which were adopted. These resolutions focused on equity, cultural recognition, infrastructure, housing, and civic education — reflecting a comprehensive …
The Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment hosts a slate of events on City Hall Plaza, including the iconic Donna Summer Disco Party Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment today announced a slate of summer dance events …
Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures. People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on …
Mayor Michelle Wu joined the Vietnamese American Initiative for Development (VietAID), state and local officials, and community members to celebrate the groundbreaking of Hamilton at Mount Everett, a new affordable housing development for older Bostonians …
Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Office of Black Male Advancement (BMA) today announced that Tury Research Institute and Roxbury USA have been awarded the contract for the Equity Study of Black Men and Boys. Tury Research Institute will serve as …
A call to artists and designers to capture the spirit of Boston’s largest park. Mayor Michelle Wu, the Parks and Recreation Department, the Boston Society of Landscape Architects (BSLA), the Planning Department, and the Franklin Park Coalition, invite …
The food truck operators will vend throughout the summer and fall at seven sites. Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the operators and schedule for the City of Boston’s Office of Nightlife Economy Late Night Food Truck Program. This new program provides …
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Public Library (BPL) announced the Roxbury Branch of the BPL will be renamed after Sarah-Ann Shaw, Boston’s first Black woman TV reporter. The Trustees of the Boston Public Library last week voted overwhelmingly in favor of …
Mayor Michelle Wu today issued a heat emergency for the City of Boston beginning tomorrow, Sunday, June 22 through Tuesday, June 24 due to the upcoming weather forecasts. Temperatures are forecasted to be in the mid 90’s with ‘feels like’ temperatures of …
Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures. People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on …
BCYF Clougherty will open on Saturday, June 28 and BCYF Mirabella will open on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. The City of Boston announced theBCYF Mirabella Pool in the North End and the BCYF Clougherty Pool in Charlestown will open soon for the summer season. …
Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Office of Tourism, Sports and Entertainment today announced the release of Dear Summer Vol. 3, the latest edition of the City’s official summer mixtape. The annual project highlights original songs and DJ mixes by …
