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Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.
Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, observed on August 21, aims to raise public awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and promote preventative strategies, all while educating the public and...
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 - Mayor Michelle Wu, the Office of Black Male Advancement, and the Black Men and Boys Commission announced the release of a request for proposals (RFP) seeking partners to...
National Night Out is an annual event to promote community unity and strengthen partnerships with our public safety personnel, bringing together residents, local non-profits, elected officials, and...
The City is expanding the public bike share system in Boston by 40% in the next year.
By Dillon Tedesco, Age Strong Staff
Gospel Fest — New England’s largest Gospel music celebration — is free and open to all.
Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced Madison Foley as the new Dorchester Liaison in the Office of Neighborhood Services . The Office of Neighborhood Services is integral in connecting residents to City...
The Council adopted a resolution this week supporting the New Madinah Community Development Project in Roxbury. The New Madinah Project is a mixed-use development proposed by the Society for Islamic...
During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution calling for the Boston Public Health Commission to declare a public health emergency relative to the closing of Carney Hospital...
On Wednesday, the Council passed a resolution recognizing September as National Recovery Month. National Recovery Month, celebrated in September of each year since 1989, is a national awareness...
The City Council voted on Wednesday to recognize August 28 as Emmett Till Day in the City of Boston. Although the circumstances surrounding Emmett’s death are the reason most people know his name, the...
“I can’t think of a more proper time to use the term Living Legend than in describing Dr. Holland,” Councilor Worrell stated, while thanking Dr. Albert D. Holland for a career of “stepping up” for the...
In a vibrant display of cultural appreciation, the Council adopted resolutions recognizing significant national celebrations from around the world. This year, the Council recognized Independence Days...
Melvin Herbert King, known to many as Mel King, was born on October 20, 1928 in the South End neighborhood of Boston. He is one of eleven children to parents Ursula and Watts King, immigrants from...
The National Fitness Campaign (NFC) is an organization which works with municipalities, schools, and sponsors across America to plan, design, fund and activate healthy communities and schools of the...
This month, the Council recognized the birthdays of two monumental figures whose contributions have profoundly shaped our world: James Baldwin and Marcus Garvey. James Baldwin, born on August 2, 1924...
Mayor Michelle Wu was joined by Boston Parks Commissioner Ryan Woods in Hyde Park on Monday, August 5, to cut the ribbon on improvements to McGann Playground. The celebration marks the completion of...
Program uses technology to analyze signals to reduce congestion on city streets
The average level of SARS-CoV-2 in Boston wastewater has more than doubled in July as compared to the citywide average in May. SARS-CoV-2 wastewater levels are currently classified as “high” or “very...
Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development (OWD) today announced the allocation of $3.9 million of Neighborhood Jobs Trust (NJT) funding to 24 community-based organizations in...
Mark your calendar and bring your friends and family to a fun and free Neighborhood Fun Fest Party!
Mayor Michelle Wu was joined by Boston Parks Commissioner Ryan Woods, Chief Climate Officer Brian Swett, Boston Housing Authority Administrator Kenzie Bok, and Orchard Gardens community members on...
Pilot initiative provides discount vouchers to eligible residents
Monday, August 5, 2024 - Mayor Michelle Wu announced the restructuring of the Environment, Energy and Open Space (EEOS) Cabinet to create a dedicated focus on climate resilience leadership through the...
BOSTON – August 5, 2024 – The Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement today announced the 51 grant recipients of the City’s Beyond Pride Mini Grants program, which awards $250,000 in funding to...
The City of Boston would like to congratulate NOAH POLANCO And YVIS GUZMAN CAYO on their recent marriage!
The City of Boston would like to congratulate Shiu Cheung Wong and Wei Zhang on their recent marriage!
Events will bring together Boston residents, spotlight local talent, and boost the revitalization of Downtown Boston.
