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Nov 9

Notes from the Archives: The Great Fire of 1872

On November 9, 1872, the Great Fire of Boston destroyed more than 1,000 businesses in Boston’s downtown area.

Nov 6

Two Hyde Park playgrounds reopened after $1 million investment

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Boston Parks Commissioner Ryan Woods announced this week the unveiling of recent improvements at two playgrounds in Hyde Park, Amatucci Playground at 1460 Hyde Park Avenue...

Nov 6

City Council opposes MBTA service cuts

During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution opposing MBTA service cuts and urged essential public health and safety measures during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nov 6

Veterans, thank you for your service

This week, the City Council adopted a resolution commemorating Veterans Day and honoring all those who served in the military for our country.

Nov 5

Vendor selected to create and launch a visit Boston tourism campaign

Marketing campaign to attract tourists, market Boston as a welcoming city for diverse visitors.

Nov 5

Winners of Pumpkin Carving Contest announced!

The Boston Parks Department is excited to announce the winners of our 2020 Pumpkin Carving Contest.

Nov 4

COVID-19 mobile testing team staying in East Boston; second site in Mattapan

Since our launch in May, our mobile testing teams have administered 13,795 tests across Roxbury, Allston, South Boston, Mattapan, East Boston, and Dorchester.

Nov 3

Be Connected: Behind-the-scenes with Caitlin McLaughlin, Director of Media Relations, BPHC and…

All across the City of Boston, people are working tirelessly behind-the-scenes to make the City’s biggest and brightest ideas a reality. In our “Behind-The-Scenes” series, we sit down with them to...

Nov 3

Demolition Delay application: 36 Arborough Road, Roslindale

The application is to demolish the house at 36 Arborough Road in Roslindale.

Nov 2

Kickoff of HOME Poetry Series led by Poet Laureate Porsha Olayiwola

This series was made possible in part by the Academy of American Poets, with funds from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. It will culminate in the 2021 Roxbury Poetry Festival.

Nov 2

207 affordable rental units acquired in Mattapan to protect residents from displacement

Affordability made possible in part by $4 million in City funds; largest achievement to date in saving non-deeded affordable housing

Nov 2

City of Boston issues reminders ahead of state election tomorrow

Voter turnout currently at 36.5 percent; all polling locations will operate in accordance with public health guidelines

Nov 2

Demolition Delay application: 177 School Street, Jamaica Plain

The application is to demolish the garage at 177 School Street in Jamaica Plain.

Nov 2

Twenty-fourth round of Boston Resiliency Fund grants announced

Six community organizations will receive funding this round, totaling $360,000.

Oct 30

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and National Caregiver Support Month

This month, we look at resources for those suffering from Alzheimer’s, and the families that most often care for them.

Oct 30

City Council urges state to expand access to nutrition assistance by closing SNAP gap

The Council adopted a resolution calling upon Governor Baker and his administration to act immediately to implement a streamlined process for MassHealth applicants to simultaneously file for SNAP...

Oct 29

Boston-based Simplisafe to donate 250 security systems to small businesses

Donation provides security to some of Boston's most vulnerable business owners with support from the Mayor's Office of Economic Development

Oct 29

COVID-19 testing pledge announced for City of Boston

"Get The Test Boston" to encourage individuals and businesses to commit to increasing testing

Oct 29

Five fun things that happened at our fall Drive-in Movie Series

We want to thank everyone who came out to our fall Drive-in Movie Series!

Oct 29

Getting what you pay for with oil, and not a penny less

The Inspectional Services Department's weights and measures sealers conduct random spot checks of oil delivery trucks throughout Boston’s Neighborhoods.

Oct 29

Plans released to protect Downtown, North End, and Dorchester from climate change

City of Boston outlines strategies for a coastline built for recreation and resilience through public, private, and community collaboration.

Oct 28

20 immigrant-serving organizations awarded mini-grants for We Are Boston 2020

$100,000 will go to nonprofits that support immigrant communities.

Oct 28

Message from Commissioner McCosh: What's happening going Into the election and holiday season

A weekly message from Commissioner McCosh in support of the local disability community.

Oct 27

Faisa Sharif appointed as deputy director of Neighborhood Services

Kimberly Crucioli has also been named the new liaison to the South End and Bay Village.

Oct 27

Mayor Walsh announces Denyel Fonseca as neighborhood liaison for Hyde Park

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the appointment of Denyel Fonseca as the neighborhood liaison for Hyde Park.

Oct 27

Photo of interior of Roxbury Branch with public artwork

$17.2 million renovation of the Roxbury library branch completed

The branch has undergone a $17.2 million renovation that began in November 2017.

Oct 26

Good Neighbors program has fulfilled more than 4,500 requests during COVID-19

The program created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has engaged nearly 1,000 volunteers to serve older, at-risk, residents.

Oct 25

City of Boston investigating incident at Copley Square ballot dropbox

Any Boston voter who deposited their ballot at the Copley Square dropbox between 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, and about 4 a.m. on Sunday, October 25, should check the status of their ballot by...