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May 18

Workforce development gains made in increasing economic mobility in City

Workforce development and financial empowerment initiatives have helped boost Boston's residents and grow the middle class.

May 18

Third edition of the Open Newbury Street series announced

Newbury Street will become a pedestrian-only walkway, closing to vehicles to allow pedestrians the opportunity use the full width of the street

May 18

Julie Burros to depart as chief of Arts and Culture

Kara Elliott-Ortega, Director of Planning and Policy at the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture, will serve as interim Chief of Arts and Culture.

May 17

City of Boston traffic advisory for Saturday, May 19, and Sunday, May 20

Events this weekend include the MA Fallen Heroes Dedication, Youth Pride March, Adidas Boost Track Event, Harpoon Brewery 5 Miler Road Race, and Haitian-American Unity Parade.

May 17

Americorps VISTA members to build capacity in closing food access gaps in Boston

The effort will serve low-income communities and communities of color in Boston, Malden, Everett, and Medford.

May 16

Guidelines for better videos at the City

As with all of our editorial content, we’re giving City staff guidelines for when they create video.

May 16

Boston’s outdoor pools and family friendly beach now open!

Boston Centers for Youth & Families' outdoor pools and beach opened on Saturday, June 16.

May 15

Message from the commissioner: support for proposed changes to 521 CMR

Kristen McCosh, the Commissioner of the Mayor's Commission for Persons with Disabilities, provides a weekly update on the work happening in her office.

May 15

City Council presented 'Health of Boston' briefing

The annual report spans over 900 pages, and is full of detailed information and statistics.

May 15

Fiscal Year 2019 budget update from the City Council

The City Council is in its fourth week of budget hearings for Fiscal Year 2019.

May 15

Councilors honor parent during Mental Health Awareness Month

Councilors Pressley and Essaibi-George honored Joseph D. Feaster, Jr., a parent who lost his son to mental illness in 2010.

May 15

Tania Del Rio named executive director of Women's Advancement

Tania will oversee and coordinate initiatives to promote equal rights and equal economic, social, political and educational opportunities for all women and girls throughout Boston.

May 14

Boston youth invited to vote on how to spend $1 million of City's capital budget

Youth ages 12-25 in Boston have a chance to vote on how the City of Boston will spend $1 million through the "Youth Lead the Change" budgeting process.

May 14

Danchen Xu named liaison for Chinatown, Downtown, and Leather District

Xu will serve as the primary contact for constituents and businesses looking to connect with the Mayor's Office.

May 11

Ben Hires named new director of strategic partnerships at Boston Public Library

Hires will help advance the Library's mission by ensuring the success of its philanthropic efforts and major organizational partnerships.

May 11

Demolition Delay Application: 24 Cambridge Street, Charlestown

The application is to demolish a two-story, multi-residential building at 24 Cambridge Street in Charlestown, MA.

May 10

Boston awarded $100,000 grant by National Endowment for the Arts

The grant is one of 60 awards totaling $4.1 million supporting projects across the nation through the Our Town program.

May 10

City of Boston launches first-ever accessibility survey

The survey will help guide the City's strategic planning and policy development.

May 10

New grant to help implement local green stormwater infrastructure project

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department was recently selected by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and Southwest Airlines to receive a $10,000 Community Outreach and Education...

May 10

Roxbury Small Business Center launched

The latest workshop series installment will feature contracting opportunities with various City of Boston departments, as well as free small business coaching.

May 9

Demolition Delay application: 174 Ipswich Street, Fenway

The application is to demolish a four-story masonry building at 174 Ipswich Street in Boston, MA 02215.

May 9

Mayor Walsh to receive 'Freedom of the City' award during Ireland trip

The Mayor will make his second trip to Ireland from Thursday, May 10, to Monday, May 14.

May 9

Amended ordinance creates guidelines for short-term rentals in Boston

The updated ordinance reflects the shared goal of providing economic opportunities for residents and temporary accommodation for visitors, while preserving Boston's housing stock.