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Feb 19

Boston had lowest year-over-year increase in rents since 2014

According to an analysis of Boston rental data from 2018 to 2019, rental prices increased an average of 1.3 percent citywide.

Feb 19

Demolition Delay application: 69-71 Proctor Street, Roxbury

The application is to demolish the residential and commercial structures at 69-71 Proctor Street in Roxbury.

Feb 19

Demolition Delay application: 36 Neillian Crescent, Jamaica Plain

The application is to demolish the residential structure at 36 Neillian Crescent in Jamaica Plain.

Feb 19

Black History Boston: Byron Rushing

Today we honor the contributions of Byron Rushing, Boston's moral compass!

Feb 18

Black History Boston: Thelma Burns

Today, we are proud to honor the contributions of Thelma Burns, Boston's beloved activist!

Feb 18

Building a culture of health, one smoothie at a time

Students at the Gardner Pilot Academy formed a Wellness Wednesday community to meet during their lunch period.

Feb 14

Black History Boston: Ruth Batson

Today, we are proud to honor the life and contributions of Ruth Batson, t he champion of educational desegregation!

Feb 14

Black History Boston: Combahee River Collective

Today, we look back to the work of the Combahee River Collective.

Feb 14

Black History Boston: Bruce Bolling

Today we honor the contributions of Bruce Bolling, Boston's first Black Council President!

Feb 14

Black History Boston: Martin Luther King Jr. marches from Roxbury

Today, we look back to the day Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led a march from Roxbury.

Feb 14

Eva Whiting White, 1920, Courtesy of Simmons University Archives

Meet Eva Whiting White, the West End's pioneering social worker

Boston is a city known for its firsts. First subway, first public park, first public library, and unbeknownst to many, the first school training social workers.

Feb 14

A Dim Sum brunch to support Chinatown

Councilors Wu and Flynn and Quincy Council President Nina Liang to show support for neighborhood small businesses.

Feb 14

Joanie, an extraordinary public servant

This week, Councilor Baker honored Joan “Joanie” Pierce, who has worked for the City of Boston for over 29 years.

Feb 14

City Council celebrates Black History Month

Please join Boston City Council President Janey and Councilors Campbell, Edwards, and Mejia in celebrating Black Labor Workers throughout the City of Boston.

Feb 14

City Council remembers a Gold Star mother from Charlestown

This week, the City Council voted to adopt a resolution honoring Florence L. Johnson of Charlestown for her service to our Nation and Gold Star families.

Feb 14

Councilor Breadon calls for her first hearing regarding housing affordability, availability

During this week’s Council meeting, Councilor Breadon delivered her maiden speech on the Council floor, presenting a hearing order regarding housing affordability and availability for families.

Feb 13

New awareness campaign promotes small businesses in Chinatown

Chinatown's dense mix of shops, restaurants, and housing in historic buildings creates an ever-bustling neighborhood.

Feb 13

Nominations open for SPARK Boston's 2019-2020 Impact Awards

The annual Impact Awards shine a spotlight on young adults ages 20 to 35 doing outstanding work to improve the City of Boston.

Feb 13

Black History Boston: Reggie Lewis

Today, we are proud to honor the life and contributions of Reggie Lewis, the Celtics' number 35!

Feb 12

Demolition Delay application: 1463-1469 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester

The application is to demolish the commercial structure at 1463-1469 Dorchester Avenue in Dorchester.

Feb 12

Demolition Delay application: 251 Minot Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish the structure at 251 Minot Street in Dorchester.

Feb 12

Demolition Delay Application: 2 Alger Street, South Boston

The application is to demolish the commercial structure at 2 Alger Street in South Boston.

Feb 12

Walker's Appeal, in Four Articles; Together with a Preamble, to the Coloured Citizens of the World, but in Particular, and Very Expressly, to Those of the United States of America, Written in Boston, State of Massachusetts, September 28, 1829.

David Walker: Boston's fiery anti-slavery writer

In the fall of 1829, Boston abolitionist David Walker wrote and published a pamphlet entitled, “Appeal to the Colored Citizens of the World.” In the pamphlet, Walker denounced slavery and encouraged...