One of the oldest municipal buildings in the City, the BCYF Paris Street Community Center in East Boston, will close for renovation this Friday, May 22. The $10 million dollar project will allow the...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today signed an ordinance establishing paid parental leave for City of Boston employees, Boston's first-ever Paid Parental Leave policy. The ordinance, which was proposed by...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced nearly $39 million to support affordable housing developments in neighborhoods throughout Boston. The funding, which will create or preserve 1,194 housing units...
"I want to thank the jurors and the judiciary for their service to our community and our country. I hope this verdict provides a small amount of closure to the survivors, families, and all impacted by...
Today Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the Boston Inspectional Services Department (ISD) will begin conducting inspections of all large city-contracted vehicles in accordance with the the Truck Side...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the Metro Boston Climate Preparedness Commitment, a regional agreement to establish a common policy framework throughout the Metro Boston area to prepare for...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture will feature “Escapism and Adventure” an exhibition of paintings by Vanessa Michalak of Boston in the Mayor’s Gallery on...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh's Office of Arts & Culture will display the prints by members of the Full Tilt Print Studio from May 18th to June 26, in Scollay Square of the 3rd floor gallery, in City Hall....
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the City of Boston will undertake an archaeological survey at the American Legion Highway Playground in historic Franklin Park to determine if proposed playground...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today released “Opportunity • Access • Equity: MBK Boston Recommendations for Action,” a collaborative action plan to improve positive outcomes for Black and Latino males in...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the South Boston Emergency Transportation Reconfiguration (ETR), which took effect February 14 and extended into mid-spring, will end on May 13. The Boston...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today kicked off a free, two-day interactive Visioning Lab as part of Go Boston 2030, the City of Boston’s initiative to create a bold new transportation plan for Boston’s future...
Boston Public Library President Amy Ryan has been appointed Chair of the Board of the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA), a term which begins in July and is effective for two years. The Digital...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced a series of public conversations aimed at imagining the high school of the future. High School Redesign, a collaboration of the Mayor's Office of Education...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture will hold the Boston Creates Town Hall on June 2, 2015 at English High School in Jamaica Plain. The Boston Creates Town...
The BPL Bibliocycle, a bike and book trailer partnership with Boston Bikes, returns to the streets of Boston in its second season, visiting street fairs, markets, and community events to meet people...
Mayor Martin J. Wash is encouraging Boston youth ages 16-18 to apply now for Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) Snap Shot Teen Photography Program. This unique summer job program is made...
On Thursday evening, Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s ONEin3 Council will host City Hall After Hours, an evening to invite young professionals to experience a new side of City Hall. The event, which will take...
Yesterday, Mayor Martin J. Walsh joined Executive Director, Dion Irish, of the City of Boston Fair Housing and Equity Department to honor 12 winners of the Mayor’s 2015 Fair Housing Arts Contest, and...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh, in partnership with City Councilor Michelle Wu, today invited musicians, businesses, and the public to participate in “ Acoustic on Main,” a 10-night event in Boston’s Main...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh has announced the start of enrollment for Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) annual citywide BCYF SUPERTeens Program this summer. Youth ages 13-14 in the SUPERTeens...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the second annual Celebration of Summer to honor Boston native Donna Summer with a free roller disco event at City Hall Plaza on Friday, June 19 from 6:00 p.m. -...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced a calendar of special events for National Historic Preservation Month in May. This year’s theme, “ Preservation Is ________,” invites the public to consider the...
Boston Public Library locations across the city host several author talks this month, with topics ranging from colonial Boston to children’s literature. Highlights include: Enjoy reading from an...
