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Mar 6

Quick tips for staying cyber secure

Paying attention to a few quick tips can make a big difference and keep you cyber secure.

Mar 5

‘Tis the season for cross-cultural collaboration

The first few months of a new year are always exciting because they’re jam-packed with celebrations of different cultures.

Mar 5

Five students win Black History Month art contest

Students were asked to visit one or more sites related to Boston’s Black History and submit artwork inspired by or related to the place they visited.

Mar 5

Campus sexual assault survivors fight for justice

New state legislation is aimed at increasing students' safety on campus and providing additional resources for survivors of sexual assault.

Mar 4

Councilor judges Jamaica Plain spelling bee

Councilor O’Malley facilitated the annual Spelling Bee at the Joseph P. Manning Elementary school in Jamaica Plain. Fifty fourth- and fifth-grade students competed in the competition.

Mar 3

City Council focusing on small businesses

Councilor introduces the first docket to be assigned to the new Committee on Small Business and Consumer Affairs.

Mar 2

A hero among us

Councilor O’Malley recognized Bud Waite for his honorable service and commitment to the City of Boston, the Commonwealth, and the United States.

Mar 2

Mayor walsh urges caution, preparation ahead of coastal storm

A coastal flood warning in effect from Friday 9 a.m. until Sunday 3 a.m.

Mar 1

Traffic Advisory for Saturday, March 3, 2018

Boston Massacre Reenactment will impact traffic and parking Downtown

Mar 1

Demolition Delay application: 966 Hyde Park Avenue, Hyde Park

The application is to demolish a two-family residence at 966 Hyde Park Avenue in Hyde Park.

Mar 1

Residents urged to prepare ahead of expected coastal storm

Preparations are underway ahead of the anticipated coastal storm and flooding starting on Friday.

Feb 28

City seeking feedback on municipal electricity aggregation program

The City’s Environment Department is requesting information regarding the establishment of a municipal electricity aggregation program in Boston.

Feb 28

Mayor Walsh celebrates 100th completed heating system replacement as part of Seniors Save program

Reminds seniors it's not too early to plan heating system replacement

Feb 27

Wagging Wednesday: Meet Stormie, a 4-year-old pit bull terrier

Update: Stormie was transferred to another facility. We'll continue to update our Boston Animal Care and Control Shelter page with adoptable animals.

Feb 27

Mayor Walsh breaks ground on redevelopment of Boston Housing Authority's Whittier Street public…

HUD Choice Neighborhood Grant to bring community investment to Lower Roxbury

Feb 27

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Mayor Walsh signs letter to Congress in support of net neutrality protections

Mayor Martin J. Walsh joins 75 mayors and county elected officials in support of enforceable net neutrality protections.

Feb 27

Demolition Delay application: 80-84 Terrace Street, Mission Hill

The application is to demolish a single-family residence at 80-84 Terrace Street in Mission Hill.

Feb 27

Meet Florida Ruffin Ridley, a renaissance woman

Florida Ruffin Ridley was a suffragist, journalist, anti-lynching activist — and a Boston Public School Teacher.

Feb 23

Wrappers, boxes, and bags — Zero Waste packaging

Packaging is a challenging aspect of Boston’s move towards zero waste. Find out more about how you can do your part by being conscious about your purchases and modeling circular use.

Feb 22

Boston awarded $15 million in new funding for affordable housing

The funding will create or preserve 436 new units of housing in Boston.

Feb 22

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33 artists, organizations selected in first round of 2018 Opportunity Fund grants

Through the Opportunity Fund, artists and educators are provided grants of up to $1,000 for meaningful, one-time opportunities.

Feb 21

Boston Public Library’s March author talks and lectures

In March, the Lowell Lecture Series continues and Junot Díaz shares his first children’s book.

Feb 21

Free events to promote saving in celebration of America Saves Week

The week of financial empowerment events runs from February 26 to March 3.

Feb 21

Results of Performance Parking pilot announced

The pilot was shown to improve parking availability, congestion, and road safety in the Back Bay and Seaport.

Feb 20

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2018 summer youth jobs registration now available online

SuccessLink is an online tool that enables Boston youth to register for summer jobs.

Feb 16

BostonHires launches, promoting good jobs for Boston residents

New hiring campaign to place 20,000 residents in good jobs by 2022

Feb 16

Boston Seniority magazine celebrates 40th year

The free City publication is dedicated to informing and engaging older adults in Boston.

Feb 15

Feline Friday: Meet Mr. Tuff, a Domestic Medium Hair cat

ADOPTED: Animal Care and Control was able to find a home for Mr. Tuff. Thank you for your interest!

Feb 14

Demolition Delay application: Five commercial structures in Allston

The application is to demolish commercial buildings at 28 Penniman Road, 76-84 Braintree Street, 40 Rugg Road, 28-32 Rugg Road, and 10-10R Penniman Road in Allston.

Feb 14

Demolition Delay application: 89 Train Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish a two-car garage at 89 Train Street in Dorchester.

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