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This week, the Council honored the celebration of Earth Day, recognized annually on April 22. Earth Day provides people all over the world time to appreciate the planet, but is also a reminder that...
Canal Street to close to vehicular traffic for upcoming Celtics home playoff games
City to recognize Fastest Bostonians; host Fan Fest on City Hall Plaza
Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Environment Department hosted the inaugural Boston Climate Leader Awards at Millennium Partners’ Winthrop Center, honoring individuals, organizations, and...
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department today announced the partial re-opening of Copley Square Park in time for the 2025 Boston Marathon presented by Bank Of America being...
Two hundred and fifty years ago, on the evening of April 18th, two sons of Boston set off on a ride to Lexington to warn Samuel Adams and John Hancock of the approach of British troops. Paul Revere...
Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.
The City of Boston today announced that Boston Saves , the City’s children’s savings account program, is offering an incentive to eligible Boston Housing Authority (BHA) families. Currently, all...
Findings reflect residents have ample coverage of internet providers, access to devices, and digital skills while identifying gaps that exist for low-income families, returning citizens, and other...
Local poet and BPS librarian to lead public poetry programs citywide, championing literary arts and youth engagement across Boston as fourth Poet Laureate
New Ridership Procedure will improve efficiency of the transportation system, leading to improved service for students and families
New round of applications builds on successful first year
The new development created 65 new homes for low and moderate income households on Columbus Avenue
A new dashboard available to promote transparency, economic opportunity and access for local and diverse businesses; Privé Parking, a local Black-owned transportation firm founded by Roxbury resident...
The City of Boston’s Department of Innovation and Technology is exploring technology options for permitting, licensing, and inspection internal workflows and constituent experiences on an enterprise...
Community empowerment grants aimed at building stronger network across Boston to support and connect Black men and boys to programming and resources
Boston 250 to celebrate city’s revolutionary past and present by highlighting Boston’s significant role in shaping historic events
The Council has recognized April 6, 2025 through April 12, 2025 as National Library Week, celebrating the vital role libraries play in fostering learning, civic engagement, and community connection...
This week, the Council recognized April as National Financial Literacy Month, reaffirming its commitment to promoting economic empowerment, closing the racial wealth gap, and expanding access to...
The Civic Summit 2025: Be the Change, aims to empower civic leaders dedicated to making a positive impact in Boston
With a resolution offered by Councilors Mejia and Weber, the Council has expressed its support for H.3084, “An Act relative to Language Access and Inclusion”, a state bill aimed at ensuring all...
This week, the Council adopted a resolution offered by Councilors Flynn and Murphy that calls for mandatory Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training in...
Mayor Michelle Wu, the Office of Neighborhood Services, and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department today announced the dates and locations for the 2025 Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series in...
April 10, 2025 - The Planning Department this month recommended approval of new Squares + Streets zoning for Roslindale Square, real estate actions, and five new development projects to the BPDA Board...
Mayor Wu and Emmy award-winning actor and BPS alum Ayo Edebiri visited Boston Latin School today
April 7, 2025 - April 11, 2025 Starting at Woodhaven Street, we began working on the area that will eventually include new curb, trees, green infrastructure, and the bike lane. Starting at Wood Ave...
Budget underscores strong fiscal management, stability and constraint to ensure the delivery of City services amidst federal uncertainty.
From barriers to breakthroughs, this report summarizes insights from over 50 climate tech startups, highlighting the challenges they face and their recommendations to help shape the City’s next steps...
The Council is calling on the Massachusetts State Legislature to pass Bill S.403, a crucial piece of legislation that would establish a special commission to review the Massachusetts School Building...
This April, the Council proudly recognizes Fair Housing Month, honoring the ongoing fight for housing equity and inclusion. Boston’s history of discriminatory policies has led to entrenched racial...
