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The City of Boston is set to honor R&B legends New Edition, welcome the Essence HBCU Kickoff Classic sponsored by Cash App, VISA, and Meet Boston, and mark the 25th anniversary of Gospel Fest.
Marine Week in Boston will bring some parking restrictions to streets abutting the Boston Common.
On August 19, 2025, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu sent a letter and held a press conference alongside community leaders to respond to threats from US Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Even though we’re half a year away from the next Boston Marathon, training for such an event can be a year-round pursuit. While Boston’s runners are gearing up for the Marathon, the Urban Forestry...
Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the Boston Zoning Commission last week approved a set of amendments to the zoning code to improve the predictability and consistency of the development review process...
Avoid contact with water in Sprague Pond.
Boston removes barriers and streamlines technology, making it easier for people to do business with the city - driving reforms for a more vibrant city.
After a mechanical issue was identified on the Alford Street Bridge, officials made the decision to immediately close the westerly (Encore Casino/MBTA garage) side of the bridge to pedestrian traffic...
There is one two-bedroom, one-bath condominium at 120-122 Hancock Street available for $317,000 to an income-eligible buyer.
Mayor Michelle Wu announced Luis Perez Demorizi as the inaugural Executive Director of Franklin Park for the Boston Parks and Recreation Department. This park administrator role, envisioned in the...
The Planning Department this month recommended approval of three new development projects to the BPDA Board. All were approved. The newly approved development projects represent approximately 920,062...
Mayor Michelle Wu joined Interim Boston Parks Commissioner Cathy Baker-Eclipse, Caricom and Conway Cricket Clubs, elected officials, and residents to cut the ribbon on the newly renovated Harambee...
On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, the City of Boston Worker Empowerment Cabinet will host the 2025 First Literacy Scholarship Ceremony at Boston City Hall. The ceremony will celebrate 29 adult learners...
Rolling grant program will award up to $150,000 to organizations serving older adults throughout the year and build on Mayor Wu’s efforts to make Boston a home for every generation
Boston Public Health Commission encourages residents to take precautions
Summer is here, bringing sunshine and heat back to Boston! As temperatures rise, we’re looking forward to cooling off in several newly-renovated community pools. The City’s pool upgrades are part of...
With a strong foundation in youth development, nonprofit leadership, and community-centered work, Rebeca Gómez Báez is the newest Financial Coach at the Center for Working Families, bringing deep...
Mayor Michelle Wu today celebrated the opening of a new commuter ferry stop at Pier 10 in the Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park. The new stop connects the Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park in South Boston...
The six members of the legendary R&B group will be honored by the City with Mayor Wu declaring August 30 as “New Edition Day” in the City of Boston and through a series of events, including a street...
Franklin Park, Boston’s largest public park and a defining feature of the city, is a Boston Landmark and the “gem” of the Emerald Necklace. Designed by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, the...
A few months ago, our team came upon an article in the Boston Globe from July 1889, describing the apparent discovery of a cave in Franklin Park. The article includes surprising details, including...
As the U.S. celebrated the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26th, those of us working at the Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) are reminded of the crucial...
The City’s Archaeology team successfully excavated two sites in Charlestown in June and July as part of its ongoing efforts to explore the neighborhood’s Revolutionary-era landscapes and elevate...
All Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) Cooling Centers, plus additional BCYF centers, are available Monday through Wednesday during their normal operating hours for people to come in and cool...
Avoid contact with water in the Muddy River, between Brookline Avenue and Avenue Louis Pasteur.
Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.
This month, the Council proudly recognized the rich cultural heritage and significant contributions of two vibrant communities in the city: the Jamaican and Dominican communities. On August 6, the...
Following the July 4, 2025 celebration, the Boston City Council emphasized the city’s historic role as the birthplace of the American Revolution and reaffirmed the importance of upholding the...
Boston’s history of residential segregation and racial inequity continues to shape who has access to safe, affordable housing today. In recent years, the city has taken steps to address these barriers...
The Council adopted a resolution condemning the Trump Administration’s plan to repeal the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) "endangerment finding" – a foundational rule that identifies...
