The 1,022 new units of affordable housing permitted in 2015 is the largest number of new units permitted in a single year in 20 years of record-keeping. The previous record was 862 units in 2004.
"I was proud to stand with President Obama today as he announced real actions to address gun violence and create safer communities. Requiring all gun purchases to include a background check is a...
Oliver-Dávila is currently the Executive Director of Sociedad Latina, Inc., working to increase opportunities in education, workforce development, civic engagement and arts and culture for Boston's...
With the end of December comes obligatory year-in-review posts. But rather than drag you back through 2015, I thought I’d give you a look at the team behind the work.
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the U.S. Soccer Foundation, the national model in sports-based youth development in...
As part of our goal to engage with residents from every corner of the City in fresh, creative, and effective ways, we are excited to announce the rollout of our visioning kits.
We are rapidly closing in on the end of the year – and what a year it has been. The cultural planning process officially kicked off in April and over the past eight months, an extraordinary amount of...
Boston Public Library locations will host a variety of literary events this month, with topics ranging from finance to genealogy: Roger Lowenstein , acclaimed financial journalist and bestselling...
Earlier this month, we hit the streets with our traveling photo booth to encourage all who live, work and play in our city to picture themselves in the future of Boston with us.
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today joined Mission Hill Neighborhood Housing Services, the Sánchez family, local elected officials and Mission Hill residents to celebrate the opening of the Maria Sánchez...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that he is joining the search committee in recommending Monica Valdes Lupi to the the Board of the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) for appointment as its...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh and First Night/First Day Boston, in partnership with the National Hockey League announced today that the 2016 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic on January 1, 2016 will be live...
BOSTON - Monday, December 21, 2015 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh and First Night/First Day Boston, in partnership with the National Hockey League announced today that the 2016 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic...
BOSTON - Monday, December 21, 2015 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that he is joining the search committee in recommending Monica Valdes Lupi to the the Board of the Boston Public Health...
The Boston Transportation Department is reminding those coming into Boston to celebrate the holidays that the City’s holiday parking incentive is ongoing through the end of the day on Saturday...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today joined Michael D. Smith, Senior Assistant to President Barack Obama, Mayor Michael Nutter of Philadelphia, Mayor-Elect Jim Kenney of Philadelphia, and Philadelphia...
PHILADELPHIA, PA - Friday, December 18, 2015 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today joined Michael D. Smith, Senior Assistant to President Barack Obama, Mayor Michael Nutter of Philadelphia, Mayor-Elect Jim...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that the Boston Board of Health voted to approve amendments to the City of Boston's tobacco regulations which raise the minimum legal age for purchasing tobacco...
One of Boston's oldest traditions will continue with an estimated 600 swimmers plunging into Boston Harbor for the annual “L Street Brownies” New Year’s Day Swim. Hosted by the BCYF Curley Community...
Today Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced that Boston Public Schools Arts Expansion Initiative has been awarded $1.5 million in grant funding from The Wallace Foundation to support their continuing...
BOSTON - Friday, December 11, 2015 - Today Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced that Boston Public Schools Arts Expansion Initiative has been awarded $1.5 million in grant funding from The Wallace...
Today Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Governor Charlie Baker and the Richard Family announced a new park at Children's Wharf honoring Martin Richard, the youngest victim of the Boston Marathon bombings...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced today that he has signed an Executive Order prompting changes in the City of Boston's Inclusionary Development Policy (IDP), leveraging the private development market...
