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Jul 1

Raymond Flynn named orator for 2016 Independence Day Celebration

Boston's Independence Day Celebration will take place at 10:00 a.m. on July 4th at Faneuil Hall.

Jun 30

Achieving the Boston Creates vision

As many of you know, on June 17, we launched the Boston Creates Cultural Plan.

Jun 30

Mayor Walsh signs $2.98b Fiscal Year 2017 Budget

The reform-oriented budget implements cost-saving measures and reinvests in a thriving, healthy, and innovative City.

Jun 30

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Mayor Walsh joins rally to demand action on gun violence

Elected officials from across the Commonwealth rallied on the Massachusetts State House steps to demand action on ending gun violence.

Jun 29

Statement from Mayor Walsh

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today released the following statement: "I am deeply concerned about these allegations. It is a great privilege to serve in City Hall and I will not allow anyone to squander that...

Jun 29

Mayor Walsh Celebrates Boston Main Streets at 20th Annual Awards Ceremony

Individuals and businesses were honored for their dedication.

Jun 28

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Imagine Boston 2030: Making great neighborhoods one LEGO block at a time

As part of ongoing engagement to support Imagine Boston 2030, the BSA Foundation led a series of LEGO City workshops in Mattapan, East Boston, Downtown, Roslindale, and Roxbury over the past six...

Jun 28

Enjoy outdoor music with ParkARTS neighborhood concerts beginning July 12

The ParkARTS outdoor neighborhood summer concerts are presented free of charge in local City of Boston parks.

Jun 28

City of Boston Launches Situational Awareness Tool

The goal is to increase safety and coordinate operations during emergencies and special events.

Jun 27

BCYF Hyde Park community center to partner with KaBOOM and jetBlue for new playground

Volunteers needed!

Jun 27

Mayor Walsh proposes new office to assist individuals re-entering society

This newly formed office will incorporate best practices from local, state and federal partners and include a review of similar offices in Washington DC and Philadelphia.

Jun 27

U.S. Mayors unanimously pass resolution in support of employers of national service, submitted by…

The resolution was presented at a U.S. Conference of Mayors and calls on municipalities to become employers of national service.

Jun 25

Statement of Mayor Walsh on Boston Latin School

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today issued the following statement: "As Mayor, I will continue to strongly support Boston Latin School's high standards of excellence and rigor, and the record of achievement...

Jun 24

ParkARTS Children's workshops return July 5

From East Boston to West Roxbury, children ages three to ten can enjoy painting, mask and jewelry making, treasure creations, and more at the Artists in Residence Workshops held from 9 a.m. to...

Jun 24

Mayor Walsh announces second year of Boston's Artist-in-Residence Program

Artists are encouraged to apply.

Jun 23

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Free Legal Service for Communities Affected by Ruling on DAPA and Expanded DACA

The City of Boston will host an event following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling.

Jun 23

Mayor Walsh opens nominations for SPARK Boston's Annual Impact Awards

The awards shine a spotlight on young adults aged 20-34 doing outstanding work to improve the City.

Jun 22

Boston's first NeighborHUB launches, a City Hall to Go initiative that will provide city services…

The first NeighborHUB location is in Mission Hill; the two other locations will be announced in the coming months.

Jun 22

Mayor Walsh Presents Energy Positive (E+) Green Building Award for Homes in Roxbury

Announces Request for Proposals for New E+ Homes in Dorchester

Jun 22

Grant to help Boston homeowners purchase, improve, and maintain their homes

The state grant awarded to the Boston Home Center is for foreclosure prevention in Boston.

Jun 22

Mayor Walsh launches Boston's first NeighborHUB

The City Hall to Go initiative will provide City services to residents in the neighborhood.

Jun 21

Mayor Walsh Celebrates St. Mary's Center New Supportive Housing Program; Welcomes New Families to…

$4m renovation creates supportive housing for homeless families

Jun 20

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Mayor Walsh announces archaeological survey at Old North Church

The dig will be led by the City of Boston's Archaeology Program, and City Archaeologist Joseph Bagley.

Jun 17

City of Boston launches cultural plan

The plan identifies five strategic goals and calls for a cultural shift in the way City government and the private sector approaches and prioritizes arts and culture.

Jun 16

City releases Age-Friendly Boston initiative report

The report outlines the strengths and weaknesses of growing older in Boston.

Jun 16

We’re bringing Hubway to East Boston!

Our New Balance Hubway expansion is taking us on a cruise across the harbor. By early fall, we expect to add 10 new stations in East Boston. To plan how Hubway can best serve East Boston, we’ll follow...

Jun 15

Imagine Boston 2030: What we heard from our street teams

This spring, our Street Team took to the streets, visiting every Boston neighborhood to talk to residents on their commutes, in their neighborhood coffee shop, and at their local library or community...