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Jul 20

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What’s next?

Today the Digital Team is celebrating a major milestone. We’re dropping the welcome mat outside Boston's new digital front door.

Jul 20

Mayor Walsh and Freedom House Celebrate Groundbreaking of a New State of the Art Educational…

New facility will revitalize a vacant library, and provide quality youth programs for teens

Jul 19

Help us finalize East Boston Hubway sites

Take a survey to help us select the final sites for 10 new Hubway stations in East Boston. Survey links are below.

Jul 18

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Imagine Boston 2030: This spring, you told us your ideas – now, help us rate them!

This spring, Imagine Boston 2030 spoke with over 10,000 residents to help set a vision for the future of our city where residents of all neighborhoods, races and incomes can thrive.

Jul 18

Mayor Walsh Announces Open Newbury Street

Newbury Street to Become Pedestrian-Only Walkway on August 7

Jul 16

What if public art was intentional, incorporated into a development project from the very beginning? What if architects and property developers saw themselves as part of a cultural city or a creative...

Jul 15

Tavares Dance Party coming to City Hall Plaza August 3

R&B, funk, and soul music legends Tavares return to the Dorothy Curran Wednesday Night Concert Series on City Hall Plaza on August 3 at 7 p.m.

Jul 15

Senior citizen property tax work-off abatement extended, expanded

Property owners 60 years or older can volunteer their services in exchange for a reduction in property tax.

Jul 15

City of Boston Wins Amazon's "City On a Cloud" Innovation Challenge

Prize recognizes Boston's innovative approach to transportation-related analytics; awards $50,000 in Amazon Web Services to the City of Boston.

Jul 14

Mayor Walsh kicks off BCYF neighborhood block parties tonight

The free neighborhood block party celebrates BCYF's extensive summer programming!

Jul 13

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Mayor Walsh issues safety tips for hot weather

The Mayor is reminding residents to exercise caution.

Jul 13

Mayor Walsh Announces Salsa Star David Pabon to Headline Caliente! 2016

BOSTON - Wednesday, July 13, 2016 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Office of Tourism, Sports and Entertainment today announced the lineup for Caliente! 2016, the free concert taking place from 7:00 to...

Jul 12

Imagine Boston 2030 workshops identify priorities to enhance and improve Boston neighborhoods

As part of our community engagement process, we have talked to more than 10,000 people across the City.

Jul 12

City of Boston Traffic Advisory for July 15 through July 17, 2016

Bastille Day, Festival Betances, Other Weekend Events

Jul 9

Boston Public Library celebrates Central Library renovation opening

The grand reopening marks the completion of the second and final phase of the renovation of the Central Library in Copley Square.

Jul 8

Statement from Mayor Martin J. Walsh

My thoughts are with the Dallas officers who were killed last night, and their families, and I'm praying for fast recovery for the injured. I unequivocally condemn violence against law enforcement...

Jul 8

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What’s on the horizon: Imagine Boston 2030 community workshops

We will be hosting another series of community workshops from July 13 – 28.

Jul 8

BCYF Fun Stops return for the summer

There are free, daily drop-in activities at seven locations in Boston.

Jul 7

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2000 youth attend third annual Youth Enrichment Day

The event was held at Boston University’s Agganis Arena.

Jul 7

Mayor Walsh Launches City Hall Porch

City Hall Porch is another initiative to welcome residents and visitors to City Hall

Jul 7

Mass. Firefighting Academy offering Nightclub Fire Safety Program

This class offers an overview of nightclub fire safety laws and regulations.

Jul 7

City of Boston traffic advisory for July 9 and 10

The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer and the Madonna del Grazie Procession are being held this weekend.

Jul 7

Mayor Walsh Announces Winners of Boston's Second Public Space Invitational

Selected Projects Will Explore Ways to Help Reimagine Public Spaces in Boston

Jul 6

BCYF neighborhood block parties kick off July 14th!

Mark your calendar and bring your friends and family to a fun and free BCYF Neighborhood Block Party! Select Thursday nights in July and August from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., the BCYF Neighborhood Block...