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It's National Handwriting Day! Did you take a penmanship class in school? Did you ever learn the Palmer Method?

The Mayor announced that he is exploring mass tort litigation against several pharmaceutical companies

The new regulations put forth in the ordinance aim to capture the growth of Boston's growing home-share industry.

The application is to demolish a commercial structure at 179 Amory Street in Jamaica Plain.

The Metro-Boston public bike share system, Hubway, is now available to SNAP participants at a discount.

Mayor Walsh invites Boston youth to submit ideas for spending $1 million of the City's budget to improve their neighborhoods.

In 1830, Boston had just concluded a radical experiment — a high school for girls.

Schools and City buildings will be open. We encourage residents to plan accordingly when traveling.

The application is to demolish a two-family residence at 375 Maverick Street in East Boston.

The new year is upon us, and with that comes a heightened desire for change.

The art contest will kick off Black History Month in Boston.

Program proposals should be in support of the Boston Public Library’s activities, collections, and strategic plan.

The application is to demolish a two-story commercial structure at 10 Damrell Street.

The City of Boston continues the tradition of paying tribute to the life, legacy, and influence of Dr. King.

In a request for proposals (RFP), the City outlines its goal of modernizing its emergency shelter system.

The application is to demolish a single-family residence at 613 East Sixth Street in South Boston.

Winter and spring author talks and a local and family history lecture series also begin this month at the Central Library in Copley Square.

On this day in 1737, John Hancock was born in Braintree, Massachusetts.

The City has received more than $26.3 million in federal funding in support of Boston's homelessness programs.

The application is to demolish a multi-family triple decker with a detached single-story building at 11 Burney Street in Mission Hill.

On this day in 1798, the Massachusetts Legislature conducted its first day of business in the newly built State House.

New tools to focus on landlord and tenant rights

Read the latest post from our Mayor's Mentoring Movement series of personal stories.

Three arts groups have received a year of free rehearsal space at Mass Eye and Ear's Starr Center.

The application is to demolish a two-family residence at 73 Sheridan Street in Jamaica Plain.

Seven artists have been selected for the third year of Boston AIR, the City's artist-in-residence program.

In 1930, Boston celebrated its 300th birthday. Even as City leaders led celebrations of Boston’s past, they planned for the City’s future.

Some simple ideas to begin the new year.

The application is to demolish a one-story garage at Cass Street in West Roxbury.

The City of Boston snow emergency and parking ban will be lifted at 5 p.m. this evening.

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