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Oct 17

City holds first-ever Artist Fellowship Awards ceremony

Last week was a momentous step for Boston Creates and the City’s arts community, as the City of Boston held its first-ever Artist Fellowship Awards ceremony and granted five local artists $10,000 to...

Oct 17

Image for mural on finland building in south end photo courtesy of timothy mccool

Finland Building mural completed in the South End

The mural is a depiction of several City rooftops and a sunrise, with a painting of that same scene on one of the rooftops.

Oct 16

The growth of devices connected to Wi-Fi

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. All month long, we'll be promoting a safer, more secure, and more trusted Internet. This week’s theme is, “Today’s Predictions for Tomorrow’s...

Oct 16

First crowdfunding platform for women-led businesses in Boston launched

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Women Entrepreneurs Boston (WE BOS) today announced the launch of iFundWomen Boston.

Oct 16

East Boston community planning workshop to discuss Hubway expansion

The Go Boston 2030 project will bring more than 70 new bike share stations to Boston neighborhoods.

Oct 13

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City creates $35,000 Digital Equity Fund

The fund will support the City's goal of ensuring all residents have equal access to digital services.

Oct 13

Demolition Delay application: 1837 Columbus Avenue

The application is to demolish a single-story commercial structure at 1837 Columbus Avenue in Roxbury.

Oct 13

Demolition Delay application: 81 Dimock Street

The application is to demolish a single-story commercial structure at 81 Dimock Street (corner of Amory Street) in Roxbury.

Oct 12

BCYF Family Gym is Back!

A free play program for families with children ages 3-8 to get up, out, and moving together.

Oct 12

City of Boston, Massrobotics to host a 'Robot Block Party'

As part of HUBweek, City Hall Plaza will be home to the first "Robot Block Party."

Oct 12

Traffic Advisory for October 14 and 15, 2017

Boston Firefighters Memorial Road Race, Welles Remy Crowther Red Bandanna 5K, Oaktoberfest 5K and other events will impact traffic and parking

Oct 12

Fifty-two units of affordable housing preserved in Fenway

City officials celebrated the preservation of 52 units of affordable housing at the Burbank Garden Apartments.

Oct 12

$400,000 in community benefits to aid Roxbury organizations

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today presented $400,000 in community benefits for 12 organizations that serve the residents of Roxbury.

Oct 12

Demolition Delay application: 21 Cookson Terrace

The application is to demolish a single-family residence at 21 Cookson Terrace in Mattapan.

Oct 11

Mayor Walsh breaks ground on $2.5 Million North Square project

The reconstruction project, when completed, will transform North Square into a livable, walkable, multimodal, green, and sustainable square.

Oct 11

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Landlord Guarantee program encourages renting to homeless

The new City initiative will support landlords who choose to rent to homeless individuals and families.

Oct 11

Request for proposals released for City of Boston disparity study

The disparity study will serve as the foundation for future equity-based policies, building on Mayor Walsh's 2016 Inclusion and Equity Agenda.

Oct 11

Mayor Walsh presents National Art Program Exhibition at City Hall

Boston City employees and immediate family members were invited to display their artwork at Boston City Hall.

Oct 11

Kevin Sibley to lead new Office of Returning Citizens

The office will support the 3,000 individuals who return to Boston after being released from state, federal, and county facilities each year.

Oct 11

Boston Public Library transfers Sound Archives Collection to Internet Archive

This project will catalog and digitize a major component of the BPL’s Sound Archives Collection.

Oct 11

Demolition Delay Application: 35 Chickatawbut Street

The application is to demolish a two-story commercial structure at 35 Chickatawbut Street in Dorchester.

Oct 11

Image for mayor martin walsh joined national parks service director jonathan jarvis and other officials to launch a u s department of the interior effort to increase awareness, support and participation in outdooir programs the effort is a partnership with the ym

Mayor Walsh highlights investments in Boston's open space

The Mayor joined 127 mayors across the country taking part in the Walk to A Park campaign.

Oct 11

Image for from left to right: mayor walsh, marilyn arsem, michelle fornabai, dariel suarez, julie burros, mary jane doherty, councilor at large annissa essaibi george

Recipients of Boston Cultural Council Artist Fellowship Award announced

The pilot program invests a total of $50,000 in the advancement of five individual artists.

Oct 10

City to create action plan to end youth homelessness in Boston

City will build capacity to research and implement a new plan

Oct 10

Boston's Artist-In-Residence program now accepting applications

This is the third round of the Boston Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program. The deadline to apply is November 5, 2017.

Oct 10

Demolition Delay application: 549 Washington Street

The application is to demolish a single-story commercial structure at 549 Washington Street in Brighton.

Oct 10

Demolition Delay application: 114-120 Brookside Avenue

The application is to demolish a one-story commercial structure at 114-120 Brookside Avenue in Jamaica Plain.

Oct 10

New chief digital officer appointed for City of Boston

Jeanethe Falvey brings more than 10 years of experience in web communications and digital strategy to the job.

Oct 10

Promoting a culture of cybersecurity at work

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. All month long, we'll be promoting a safer, more secure, and more trusted internet. This week’s theme is, “Cybersecurity in the workplace is everyone...

Oct 6

Mayor Walsh proclaims October as Manufacturing Month

BOSTON - Friday, October 6, 2017 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today proclaimed October to be 'Manufacturing Month' in the City of Boston. At a visit to Dorchester Brewing Company this morning, Mayor Walsh...

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