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Jan 16
The new year is upon us, and with that comes a heightened desire for change.
The art contest will kick off Black History Month in Boston.
Program proposals should be in support of the Boston Public Library’s activities, collections, and strategic plan.
Jan 12
The application is to demolish a two-story commercial structure at 10 Damrell Street.
In a request for proposals (RFP), the City outlines its goal of modernizing its emergency shelter system.
The City of Boston continues the tradition of paying tribute to the life, legacy, and influence of Dr. King.
The application is to demolish a single-family residence at 613 East Sixth Street in South Boston.
Winter and spring author talks and a local and family history lecture series also begin this month at the Central Library in Copley Square.
On this day in 1737, John Hancock was born in Braintree, Massachusetts.
Jan 11
The City has received more than $26.3 million in federal funding in support of Boston's homelessness programs.
The application is to demolish a multi-family triple decker with a detached single-story building at 11 Burney Street in Mission Hill.
On this day in 1798, the Massachusetts Legislature conducted its first day of business in the newly built State House.
Jan 10
New tools to focus on landlord and tenant rights
Read the latest post from our Mayor's Mentoring Movement series of personal stories.
Jan 9
Three arts groups have received a year of free rehearsal space at Mass Eye and Ear's Starr Center.
Jan 8
The application is to demolish a two-family residence at 73 Sheridan Street in Jamaica Plain.
Seven artists have been selected for the third year of Boston AIR, the City's artist-in-residence program.
In 1930, Boston celebrated its 300th birthday. Even as City leaders led celebrations of Boston’s past, they planned for the City’s future.
Jan 5
Some simple ideas to begin the new year.
The application is to demolish a one-story garage at Cass Street in West Roxbury.
The City of Boston snow emergency and parking ban will be lifted at 5 p.m. this evening.
Jan 4
The storm is expected to bring 12 to 18 inches of snow and strong winds.
Jan 3
The application is to demolish a single-story commercial structure at 449A-449 W. Broadway in South Boston.
The application is to demolish an industrial structure at 11-19 Walley Street in East Boston.
The application is to demolish a single-family residence at 34 Dix Street in Dorchester.
The Trustees of the Boston Retirement Board (BRB) are looking for someone to fill the position for a three-year term starting on January 15, 2018.
Jan 2
If 2017 is anything to go by, some of your 2018 resolutions should definitely be about making yourself more cyber secure!
Jan 1
The Walsh administration plans to prioritize middle-class growth and accessibility over the next four years.
The inauguration and the administration of the oath of office to the members of the City Council took place on January 1 with Vice President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., presiding.
The fund will raise $10 million to create 200 units of permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals.
