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Every year, November 11th serves as a powerful reminder to honor the service, sacrifice, and contributions of those who have served in the U.S. military. This date marks the end of World War I, when...
In a significant move to address the mental health challenges faced by men, the Council has adopted a resolution declaring November as Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month. This initiative aims to...
At this week’s Council meeting, Councilor Flynn championed two impactful resolutions aimed at enhancing the lives of our veterans. The first resolution supports S.5210, the Building Resources and...
As we prepare for a bustling election season in Boston, with over 2,000 dedicated poll workers staffing 275 voting precincts to serve more than 435,000 voters, the City Council has officially declared...
After months of negotiations, UNITE HERE Local 26 Boston hotel workers have gone on strike three times and are currently on strike indefinitely at a number of hotels. This week, the Council went on...
During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution standing in solidarity with pregnant patients and medical professionals in Texas. The first week of October 2024 was marked with...
As autumn settles over our city, the vibrant colors of culture and history come alive during a very special time for the Turkish community in Boston. This year marks the 101th anniversary of the...
On October 26th, communities around the globe recognize Intersex Awareness Day, a moment dedicated to raising awareness about intersex individuals and advocating for their rights. This day serves as a...
Last Tuesday, dockworkers at the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) went on strike at 36 ports along the East Coast and the Gulf Coast. The strike was a result of stalled negotiations...
Alberto Vasallo, Jr., founder and publisher of El Mundo Boston, New England’s oldest and most respected Latino newspaper, has been a trailblazer in Latino media and entertainment, recognized for his...
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) was established in 1990 to provide employment authorization and temporary protection from deportation for foreign nationals who cannot safely return to their countries...
A lifelong resident of Dorchester, Commissioner Ryan Woods has dedicated 24 years working for the City of Boston, starting with the summer jobs program in the Boston Parks Department, teaching the...
Honoring the rich history and contributions of Indigenous communities, the Council adopted a resolution recognizing Indigenous People’s Day. The resolution reflects a growing commitment to...
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to shed light on a critical issue that affects millions of individuals and families across the nation. This month serves as a powerful reminder of...
National Italian-American Heritage month was first recognized by the United States Congress in October 1989 as a tribute to all Italian-Americans' contributions to our nation and to highlight the...
Billy Baker was a native Bostonian who was born and raised in South Boston. He owned several businesses and is most known in the neighborhood for bringing soccer to the youth of South Boston. In 1984...
The cost of living in Boston increased in 2024 by 2.5 percent above the prior year, with the largest increases found in transportation, food, and housing. Massachusetts Chapter 188 of the Acts of 2010...
This week, the Council honored “Boston Women’s Fund Day” and “Runway for Mom Day,” and reflected on the powerful intersection of community, support, and empowerment for women and families. Both events...
Since 2017, September has been recognized as “National Kinship Awareness Month” to raise awareness about kinship care, which involves the care of children by grandparents, relatives, and close family...
This week, the Council recognized a pivotal figure in the struggle for independence in Africa: Amílcar Cabral. Born on September 12,1924, in Guinea-Bissau, Cabral emerged as a remarkable leader...
National Constitution Week is observed annually from September 17, through September 23, to commemorate the signing of the United States Constitution on September 17, 1787, and to promote the...
September is nationally recognized as Baby Safety Month, an annual campaign promoting the safety and well-being of infants by providing parents and caregivers with resources to prevent injury. Each...
Latino Heritage Month began in the United States as a week of observation in 1968, called Hispanic Heritage Week. In 1988, it was expanded to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15th and...
Bisexuality Visibility Day is observed annually on September 23rd to celebrate the lives and experiences of bisexual+ people, and raise awareness of the prejudices and challenges faced by the bisexual...
In 2023, 900,000 households in Massachusetts, about 34 percent of the state’s population, experienced food insecurity. According to the Greater Boston Food Bank, nearly half of adults in Boston are...
Each year, more than 49,000 lives are lost to suicide across the United States, representing one death every 11 minutes, leaving behind loved ones, families, and communities. Suicide Prevention Month...
Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, observed on August 21, aims to raise public awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and promote preventative strategies, all while educating the public and...
The Council adopted a resolution this week supporting the New Madinah Community Development Project in Roxbury. The New Madinah Project is a mixed-use development proposed by the Society for Islamic...
On Wednesday, the Council passed a resolution recognizing September as National Recovery Month. National Recovery Month, celebrated in September of each year since 1989, is a national awareness...
The City Council voted on Wednesday to recognize August 28 as Emmett Till Day in the City of Boston. Although the circumstances surrounding Emmett’s death are the reason most people know his name, the...
