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Jun 13

Wagging Wednesday: Meet Ginger, a one-year-old Shih Tzu

ADOPTED: Animal Care and Control was able to find a home for Ginger. Thank you for your interest!

Jun 12

Carbon Free Boston project update

After meeting with key experts, the Carbon Free Boston research team has started to model how different policy options could affect Boston’s future carbon emissions. This analysis will help us...

Jun 12

Demolition Delay application: 200-204 Old Colony Ave. and 11 Frederick St., South Boston

The application is to demolish a two-story masonry structure at 200-204 Old Colony Avenue and a single-family house at 11 Frederick Street in South Boston.

Jun 12

City of Boston looking for next Poet Laureate

The Poet Laureate program, established in 2008, was started to highlight literary arts and promote appreciation for poetry.

Jun 12

SPARK Boston 2018 Impact Award finalists

The award shines a spotlight on young adults aged 20-34 doing outstanding work to improve the City.

Jun 11

Demolition Delay application: 243 Condor Street, East Boston

The application is to demolish a single-story, masonry structure at 243 Condor Street in East Boston.

Jun 11

Mayor Walsh appointed to leadership position with US Conference of Mayors

The Mayor is now a member of the organization's Board of Trustees.

Jun 11

Traffic advisory for weekend of June 15 - 17

The Massachusetts March for Life and the Zac Brown Band at Fenway Park are among the events taking place.

Jun 8

Frog Pond spray pool reopens Friday, June 29

The day will include a fun and exciting celebration at 11 a.m., followed by the opening of the spray pool.

Jun 8

Several exhibits coming to City Hall galleries in June

This month’s shows include an exhibit from Patricia Thaxton and "Animals in City Hall."

Jun 8

Ideas to help you make the most of summer

There’s some new content on Boston.gov that we think you might find useful, and even enjoy using, this season.

Jun 8

Five artist finalists announced for King Memorial

The memorial project honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King has also been expanded to include an outdoor memorial on the Boston Common.

Jun 7

City of Boston traffic advisory for June 9 and 10

The Devonshire Street Closure, Pride Parade, Bunker Hill Day Parade, and other events will impact traffic and parking.

Jun 7

Permanent bus lane to be established on Washington Street in Roslindale

One lane will be established for buses and bikes only, weekdays from 5 a.m. - 9 a.m.

Jun 7

Demolition Delay application: 1197-1207 Blue Hill Ave, Dorchester

The application is to demolish a single-story, masonry structure at 1197-1207 Blue Hill Avenue in Dorchester.

Jun 7

Mayor Walsh calls on cities to join large-scale renewable energy initiative

City of Boston leads Request for Information for competitive pricing of large-scale renewable energy projects to meet the collective demand of U.S. cities.

Jun 6

Mayor Walsh announces planning initiatives for Downtown, East Boston, Mattapan, Newmarket, Allston…

The planning initiatives build on the strategies outlined in Imagine Boston 2030 and those of Housing A Changing City: Boston 2030

Jun 6

Wagging Wednesday: Meet Rose, an eight-month-old pit bull

ADOPTED: Animal Care and Control was able to find a home for Rose. Thank you for your interest!

Jun 5

Message from the commissioner: Community Forum on Disability Issues

Kristen McCosh, the Commissioner of the Mayor's Commission for Persons with Disabilities, provides a weekly update on the work happening in her office.

Jun 4

Boston Public Library’s summer reading program for all ages begins this month

A new initiative is encouraging Bostonians of all ages to read a collective one million minutes from June through August.

Jun 4

Upcoming public activations, events part of U.S. Conference of Mayors

The 86th Annual Meeting is being hosted in Boston this year. All public events and activations are free and open to all.

Jun 1

Boston kicks off free summer fitness series

A full month of additional classes has been added to the three-month offerings of previous years.

May 31

Boston Public Library launches new website on Monday, June 11

The new user-focused website brings collections and services to the forefront.

May 31

June is Men's Health Month

This month, we at the Employee Assistance Program want to shine a spotlight on men’s health issues and resources.

May 30

Demolition Delay application: 1400 Columbia Road, South Boston

The application is to demolish a residential structure at 1400 Colubmia Road in South Boston.

May 30

Concerts in the Courtyard summer 2018 series starts Friday, June 1

Lunchtime and evening concerts will fill the Boston Public Library's Central Library courtyard this summer.

May 29

'Playful Boston' to incorporate innovative approaches to civic life

Playful Boston projects will support and further explore the positive impacts of playfulness in unexpected spaces across the City.

May 25

Traffic advisory for 2018 Memorial Day weekend

The Run to Remember, Lion Dance Parade, Boston Calling, and Memorial Day Parade are among the events taking place.

May 25

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Notes from the Archives: In 1868, Americans commemorated the first Memorial Day

On May 30, 1868, Americans observed the country’s first Memorial Day.

May 24

Boston to host 12th annual Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color Conference

The conference will convene local leaders and educators from around the country for discussions surrounding the theme: Boys of Color: Liberated, Empowered and Educated.

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