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Jul 8

Irwin Edwards sets up their new accessibility ramp at Elephant & Castle in downtown Boston. (Mayor's Office Photo by John Wilcox)

New ramp initiative to highlight increased accessibility to outdoor dining

This initiative is made possible with support from Citi as part of the Empowered Cities Initiative, which is providing the City of Boston $200,000.

Jul 7

Franklin Park Action Plan virtual workshop set for July 14

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department invite park users and local residents to attend the second community workshop for the Franklin Park Action Plan being held online...

Jul 7

A message from Commissioner McCosh: Reopening in Phase 3

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

Jul 7

Pics in the Parks: Challenge 4 - Texture

Our weekly photography clinic, perfect for social distancing, has weekly challenges to help you hone and improve your photography skills.

Jul 3

July 4 Balloon Ascension ticket, 1861, City Council Committee on Celebrations, Collection 0140.013, Boston City Archives, Boston

Notes from the Archives: Celebrating Independence Day during the Civil War

On July 4, 1861, Bostonians celebrated Independence Day as they grappled with the reality of civil war.

Jul 2

Temporary policy for retail extensions to sidewalks

Due to the impacts of COVID-19, the City of Boston will temporarily allow retail businesses in neighborhood commercial districts to place a moveable table onto the public sidewalk for the purpose of...

Jul 2

$1 million Arts and Culture COVID-19 fund to support nonprofits

The funding for this new grant program was made available by the City of Boston's allocated CARES Act funding.

Jul 2

$2 million in Boston Resiliency Fund grants to support those most impacted by COVID-19

The new round of grants will support food access during the summer months and domestic violence services.

Jul 2

Second round of funding open for Childcare Entrepreneur Fund

Grantees who are selected will participate in six virtual workshops and will receive $3,500 in funding.

Jul 2

Virtual Fourth of July celebrations in Boston

This year, Fourth of July celebrations in Boston will look different, but there are still plenty of ways to mark the holiday!

Jul 2

Demolition Delay application: 12 Church Street, West Roxbury

The application is to demolish the school at 12 Church Street in West Roxbury.

Jul 2

Exploring Boston's neighborhood histories: An intro to an Archives blog series

In the 1970s, Boston residents provided oral history interviews as part of the Boston 200 Bicentennial Celebration. We are highlighting these interviews in a blog series this summer!

Jul 1

July drive-in movie series announced

Free, family-friendly drive-in movie showings will take place on select Wednesdays in July

Jul 1

Image depicts bird perched in a blossoming tree.

Enjoying a physically distant summer in Boston

We have new and updated information on Boston.gov that we think might be helpful to you this summer.

Jul 1

City of Boston holds virtual celebration for Immigrant Heritage Month

Several local musicians and poets from diverse backgrounds performed.

Jul 1

Solar Canopy to be installed at Boston Police headquarters

The Renew Boston Trust will start work on Boston Police Headquarters Solar PV Canopy, helping make our municipal buildings healthier, energy efficient, and resilient.

Jul 1

Virtual events in July

This month, we look at online events celebrating Independence Day and beyond.

Jul 1

Photo of The Emancipation Group, a copy of a statue in Washington D.C. created by Thomas Ball, photo courtesy of the Boston Art Commission.

City of Boston to remove the Emancipation Group statue after Boston Art Commission vote

The Boston Art Commission called for a process to re-contextualize the statue in a new setting.

Jul 1

Recovery Services resources during COVID-19

With COVID-19 closing and limiting many physical locations, we put together a list of online resources for recovery support groups.

Jun 30

A message from Commissioner McCosh: Fill out the Census for our community

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

Jun 30

Pics in the Parks: Challenge 3 - Color

Our weekly photography clinic, perfect for social distancing, has weekly challenges to help you hone and improve your photography skills.

Jun 30

New food resources and programs available this summer

On July 6, 97 youth meal sites will open through the City of Boston's Summer Eats 2020 program.

Jun 29

Dr. Karilyn Crockett appointed as Chief of Equity for the City of Boston

The Chief of Equity for the City of Boston is a Cabinet-level position the Mayor established last week to embed equity and racial justice into all City planning, operations, and work moving forward.

Jun 29

Demolition Delay application: 2R Perham Street, West Roxbury

The application is to demolish the house at 2R Perham Street in West Roxbury.

Jun 27

New task force to address illegal fireworks

While there have always been some illegal fireworks leading up to the Fourth of July, this year has been worse than usual.

Jun 26

Demolition Delay application: 32 Norwood Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish the house at 32 Norwood Street in Dorchester.

Jun 26

Demolition Delay application: 9-11 Greenmount Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish the house at 9-11 Greenmount Street in Dorchester.

Jun 26

City Council votes to ban the use of face surveillance

Several municipalities in Massachusetts, including Springfield, Somerville, Brookline and Cambridge have passed local legislation to ban face surveillance.