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While many individuals were given the opportunity to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, essential workers continued to go into work to ensure that our community had access to essential needs...
According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, social work is one of the fastest growing careers in the United States, with more than 715,000 social work jobs in 2020.
At-Large Councilor Louijeune opened her maiden speech discussing the importance of shared prosperity.
District 4 City Councilor, Councilor Worrell, delivered his maiden speech this week on the Council floor, while offering an order for a hearing regarding equity in city contracts.
This week, Councilor Lara called for her first hearing order to discuss restoring municipal voting rights to immigrants with legal status.
During this week’s Council meeting, the Council voted to adopt a resolution condemning the unprovoked invasion and egregious act of aggression against Ukraine by the Russian Federation.
As it stands, state agencies are not required to collect disaggregated data on race and ethnicity.
Councilor Murphy is the first City Councilor to deliver a virtual maiden speech.
Mayor Wu held a swearing-in ceremony to formally inaugurate new and returning City Councilors.
The event will take place at 10 a.m. on January 3 in the City Hall Courtyard, and will also be streamed live on the City’s website.
On Wednesday, the Council held their last legislative meeting of the year.
Approximately 13,100 nuclear warheads exist in the world today, with 91 percent of these weapons owned by the United States and Russia, and pose a significant risk to human survival.
During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution urging the passage of this Act.
During this week’s City Council meeting, the Council voted (12-1) to approve an $8 million grant to fund communities and families most affected by the public health and economic impact of the COVID-19...
This week, the Council voted to pass a resolution for the adoption of the plan.
During this week’s Council meeting, Erin Murphy was sworn in as the newest member of the Boston City Council.
During this week’s Council meeting, the Council voted to adopt a resolution opposing the proposed relocation of the garden.
International Transgender Day of Remembrance has been observed annually on November 20 since 1999, initiated as a vigil to commemorate and honor Rita Hester, a Black transgender woman killed in...
An estimated 1 in 10 young people (ages 18-25) experience some form of homelessness every year.
The Massachusetts Avenue Bridge, also known as the Harvard Bridge, is one of the state’s most heavily-utilized yet most dangerous bicycling links.
The Council adopted a resolution supporting H.1339/S.829, an Act to Guarantee Debt-Free Public Higher Education.
During this week’s Council meeting, Councilor Breadon offered a land acknowledgement to recognize Indigenous Peoples as the traditional stewards of this sacred land where we work, live, learn, and...
In 2016, Chaz Davis represented the United States and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at the Rio Paralympic Games.
During this week’s City Council meeting, the Council voted to adopt a resolution to declare the month of October as “Co-operative Month.”
The plan outlines planning for the City’s 42-acre downtown waterfront.
Lovett was honored by the council and presented with a resolution recognizing his 34 years of dedication to reporting.
The former mayor's dedication and commitment to the residents of Boston was shown constantly throughout his work and his personal life.
During the City Council meeting that took place on September 15, 2021, the Council voted unanimously to create a commission to study and address issues facing Boston’s Black men and boys.
In May 2013, the Council passed CBC Chapter VII, Section 7-2.2 Building Energy Reporting and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) proposed by Mayor Thomas M. Menino.
Each September, Suicide Prevention Month is recognized globally and serves as a way to raise the visibility of the mental health resources and suicide prevention services available to our community.
