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Jun 13

Residents encouraged to stay safe during hot weather

Mayor Walsh has decided to open cooling centers at Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) locations across the City.

Jun 12

Read Your Way to Fenway begins at Boston Public Library

Youth ages 5 -17 read and write their way to Fenway Park this summer.

Jun 12

Demolition Delay application: 2150 Dorchester Avenue

Application to demolish the Nuns House building at Carney Hospital in Dorchester.

Jun 12

Demolition Delay application: 3193-3201 Washington Street

Application to demolish a single-story commercial building in Jamaica Plain.

Jun 9

Registration now open for Mayor's Cup Soccer Tournament

The Mayor’s Cup U16/U18 Soccer Tournament will be held on June 24 and 25 in South Boston.

Jun 9

Registration now open for Boston Neighborhood Soccer League

This five-week, full-sided league is for young soccer players ages 8-14.

Jun 9

Transportation Department putting in place new traffic plan for Dell Avenue in Hyde Park

The street will be one-way only to improve safety and reduce cut-through traffic.

Jun 9

Frog Pond spray pool reopens June 29

The Frog Pond spray pool is open for wading daily from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. until Labor Day.

Jun 8

BCYF teen program to receive $100,000 grant

The grant from the Cummings Foundation will support the BCYF SuperTeens summer pre-employment program.

Jun 8

Demolition Delay application: 274 Athens Street

Application to demolish a single-family dwelling in South Boston.

Jun 8

Boston Sports Centers offer free summer fun for Ages 7-14

The Sports Centers are free to Boston residents, and open to boys and girls ages 7-14.

Jun 8

Boston Public Library’s Summer Reading Program for All Ages Begins

Summer reading begins this month

Jun 8

Mayor Walsh announces new exhibit in honor of Immigrant Heritage Month

The photo exhibit on the 3rd floor lobby this June is called "The Faces of Syrian Refugees Exhibit at City Hall"

Jun 7

Mayor Walsh announces grand opening of City Hall Coffee Shop

The new coffee shop, Recreo Coffee, will welcome visitors to City Hall.

Jun 7

Demolition Delay application: 3353 Washington St.

Application to demolish properties located at multiple parcels in Jamaica Plain.

Jun 7

Police oversight and public complaint programs expanded

The public will now be able to file complaints with the Civic Engagement Cabinet, located at City Hall, to offer a more neutral location than going to a police department.

Jun 7

Demolition Delay application: Dot Block

Application to demolish 166 Pleasant St., 256 Hancock St., 16 Greenmount St. in Dorchester

Jun 7

Alzheimer's Awareness Month

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. It's important to learn about the warning signs, as well as resources that can help.

Jun 6

Mayor Walsh, BHA dedicate Franklin Field Community Center in honor of Juanda Drumgold

The dedication recognizes Juanda Drumgold's service as a pillar in her Franklin Field community.

Jun 6

Mayor Walsh joins EdVestors in announcing Phase IV of Arts Expansion Initiative

Over $600,000 was announced for dozens of schools and arts organizations.

Jun 6

City of Boston’s outdoor pools and family-friendly beach open June 17

Cool off in the heart of the City!

Jun 6

Traffic Advisory for Thursday, June 8 - Sunday, June 11, 2017

Pride Parade, Bunker Hill Day Parade and other events will impact traffic and parking

Jun 6

Boston's Italian community organizes aid for Johnstown Flood victims #onthiday in 1889

On May 31, 1889, the South Fork Dam on Pennsylvania’s Little Conemaugh River broke. 16 million tons of water spilled over the dam and swept towards Johnstown, Pennsylvania, 14 miles downstream.

Jun 5

Election Department certifies candidates for Municipal Election

Today, the Board of Election Commissioners certified 44 candidates for this year’s Municipal Election!

Jun 5

ParkARTS Children’s Workshops Return July 11

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s annual ParkARTS program, sponsored by Holly and David Bruce, is pleased to announce the return of its series of children’s arts workshops giving kids the...

Jun 5

Mayor Walsh announces newly appointed My Brother's Keeper Advisory Board

The Solutions Session brought together leaders and individuals to advance My Brother's Keeper while celebrating leaders supporting the work of MBK.

Jun 2

Boston Cultural Council Artist Fellowship Award to support individual artists

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

Jun 1

Statement from Mayor Walsh on Paris climate agreement

Mayor Martin J. Walsh released the following statement regarding today's announcement from the White House that the U.S. will withdraw from the Paris climate agreement.