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Jul 25

Mayor Wu’s Movie Nights Begin August 8

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s ParkARTS program presents Mayor Wu’s Movie Nights in 11 City of Boston parks from Tuesday, August 8, through Friday, September 1.

Jul 25

Mayor Wu Hosts Ryan Playground Reopening

Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Parks Commissioner Ryan Woods joined the Columbia Savin Hill Civic Association (CSHCA), Dot Art, and local residents of all ages to unveil $1.4 million in improvements to...

Jul 24

Mayor Wu and BPHC announce new contract with Boston EMS union covering EMTs and paramedics

New collective bargaining agreement increases EMT wages and expands options for Mobile Integrated Healt

Jul 24

Public Health Advisory Related to CUPKIN Stainless Steel Children’s Cups

BOSTON – Monday, July 24, 2023 – The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) has issued a public health advisory related to the danger of lead exposure from the use of 8oz and 12oz CUPKIN double-walled...

Jul 24

City of Boston issues reminders ahead of Special Municipal Election

The City of Boston’s Election Department is reminding voters in City Council District 8 that the upcoming Special Municipal Election to fill the vacancy following the resignation of former Councilor...

Jul 24

Boston Public Health Commission Introduces Community Health Equity Empowerment Fund

BOSTON – Monday, July 24, 2023 - The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) today announced the creation of the Community Health Equity Empowerment Fund (CHEE Fund), a new initiative that will provide...

Jul 24

Public Health Warning Issued Related to Recent Sewage Discharge

BOSTON – JULY 22, 2023 – The following is a public health warning related to a recent sewage discharge, also known as a combined sewer overflow (CSO). State regulations require local public health...

Jul 21

BCYF Pino to Host Fun Fest on July 27

Mark your calendar and bring your friends and family to a fun and free neighborhood Fun Fest party.

Jul 21

Mayor Wu Announces New Jamaica Plain and East Boston Neighborhood Liaisons

Melissa Beltran named Jamaica Plain liaison and Manuela Villa Gomez as the East Boston liaison

Jul 20

West Nile Virus Detected in South Boston Mosquito Pool

Risk remains low, but BPHC encourages residents to take precautions

Jul 20

Traffic Advisory for July 21- July 25, 2023

Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.

Jul 19

CSA Survey Links Boston Saves To Positive Youth Outcomes

The evaluation was conducted via a survey distributed to both Boston Saves-eligible and Boston Saves-ineligible families.

Jul 19

Investment in Citywide Bike Riding Instruction for Kids Announced

Riding a bike provides kids with the freedom to explore their neighborhoods, develop physically, and to have fun.

Jul 18

23rd Annual Gospel Fest Announced

Gospel Fest is New England’s largest Gospel music celebration and is free and open to all.

Jul 18

City of Boston Opens Applications for Boston School Committee

This application is to fill the recent vacancy on the Boston School Committee for the remainder of the term ending January 1, 2024

Jul 18

City releases 2023-2029 Open Space and Recreation Plan

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department has announced the official release of the 2023-2029 Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP). The plan provides an analysis of the existing open space network...

Jul 17

Mayor Wu Announces Launch of Dear Summer Mixtape

Building on the City’s commitment to a safe, healthy, joyful summer and empowering local artists, Mayor Michelle Wu and the City’s Tourism, Sports and Entertainment Office today announced the...

Jul 17

Public Health Warning Issued to Recent Sewage Discharge

BOSTON – JULY 17, 2023 – The following is a public health warning related to a recent sewage discharge, also known as a combined sewer overflow (CSO). State regulations require local public health...

Jul 14

Latest Updates from the Mayor's Office of Housing: July 14, 2023

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

Jul 13

Mayor Wu Announces Residential Conversion Program for Downtown Offices

Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the City will launch a new “Downtown Office to Residential Conversion Pilot Program,” a public-private partnership program to incentivize the conversion of...

Jul 12

List of locations of BCYF Fun Fests 2023

BCYF Fun Fests Kick Off July 20 at BCYF Condon

Mark your calendar and bring your friends and family to a fun and free Neighborhood Fun Fest Party.

Jul 12

Traffic Advisory for July 14 - July 16, 2023

Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.

Jul 11

$7.35 Million in Cultural Investment Grants Awarded to 11 Grantee Partners

This multi-year transformative investment funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) supports arts and cultural organizations in reimagining a more creative and equitable city.

Jul 10

A worker is shown to be injecting an ash tree with treatment against EAB.

Ash Trees Treated to Protect Against Emerald Ash Borer

The Urban Forestry Division has treated 1,165 ash trees to protect against the invasive insect this June.

Jul 10

Mayor Wu announces annual launch of summer meal sites and farmers markets to provide healthy meals…

Boston Summer Eats meals are available to youth 18 years and younger for free at over 100 sites

Jul 7

Mayor Wu and the Disabilities Commission Announce Launch of Boston Brakes

New initiative to raise awareness of pedestrians with disabilities across Boston’s neighborhoods

Jul 7

People cutting the ribbon to reopen BCYF Curley

Mayor Michelle Wu Celebrates the Reopening of the BCYF Curley Community Center

Mayor Michelle Wu today joined Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), the Human Services Cabinet, the Public Facilities Department, elected officials, and South Boston residents to officially...