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Mar 6

Proposal strengthens privacy of student information policy

The new policy reaffirms the City's commitment to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all students in Boston Public Schools, regardless of immigration status.

Mar 6

Petition to Operate Bowling Alleys on the Lord’s Day, 1947, Collection 0100.001, Boston City Archives

Bowling on the Lord's Day: The West End's bowling alleys

If you put 15 Hanover Street into a GPS, it will bring you to the middle of a crosswalk looking toward Government Center, next to the Holocaust Memorial. On the street now buried underneath City Hall...

Mar 6

Councilor Arroyo calls for his first hearing to declare racism a public health crisis

During this week’s Council meeting, Councilor Arroyo delivered his maiden speech on the Council floor, presenting a hearing order to declare racism a public health crisis, and on the creation of an...

Mar 6

City Council adopts resolution supporting Chinese and Asian communities during COVID-19 epidemic

This week the Council voted to adopt a resolution expressing public support and empathy for the Chinese and Asian community during the “COVID-19” epidemic, also known as the coronavirus.

Mar 5

Registration opening soon for Boston Neighborhood Basketball League

Registration will open soon for the annual season of Boston’s favorite summer basketball league, the Boston Neighborhood Basketball League (BNBL).

Mar 5

Demolition Delay application: 107-111 Terrace Street, Mission Hill

The application is to demolish the commercial structure at 107-111 Terrace Street in Mission Hill.

Mar 5

Expanded tuition-free plan to include Urban College of Boston

The Urban College of Boston becomes the sixth school to participate in the program.

Mar 4

Mayor Walsh appoints five-member cannabis board

Appointees will work to advance equity, diversity, and opportunity in the cannabis industry, and represent a diverse range of expertise.

Mar 4

Demolition Delay Application: 6 Burton Avenue, Roxbury - violation

The application is to demolish the residential structure at 6 Burton Avenue in Roxbury.

Mar 4

A friendly reminder to check your detectors on Sunday, March 8

With the clocks springing forward, the Boston Fire Department wants to remind you to Check your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors.

Mar 4

Frederick Mansfield Campaign pamphlet, 1929, Box 1, Folder 5, Political ephemera 9800.006, Boston City Archives

Notes from the Archives: Winning the women's vote

On August 18, 1920, 36 states ratified the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote. Women’s suffrage doubled the pool of voters in the country and politicians began to compete to gain women's...

Mar 3

Demolition Delay Application: 46 Wyvern Street, Roslindale

The application is to demolish the residential structure at 46 Wyvern Street in Roslindale.

Mar 3

Mayor Walsh names Kathryn R. Burton as Chief of Staff

Burton previously served as Chief of Staff for then-Massachusetts Treasurer Steven Grossman.

Mar 2

March is National Nutrition Month

We're re-introducing the wellness portal and sharing nutrition resources.

Mar 2

City of Boston shares preparations for tomorrow's Presidential Primary

Polling locations in the City will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Mar 2

Demolition Delay Application: 449 Cambridge Street, Allston

The application is to demolish the commercial structure and garage at 449 Cambridge Street in Allston.

Mar 1

Mayor Walsh welcomed residents to City Hall for International Womans Day in 2019.

It’s Women’s History Month!

Women’s History Month is an opportunity for Bostonians to engage with stories of women who contribute to public life.

Feb 29

Moakley Park Winter Warmer continues engagement with community

Boston's Parks and Recreation, Stoss Landscape Urbanism, Boston Harbor Now, and South Boston Neighborhood House teamed up to host the Moakley Park Winter Warmer to continue engaging the community and...

Feb 28

BCYF Curley March 2020 Meeting Postponed

POSTPONED: Join us at the next BCYF Curley Renovation meeting on March 18

This meeting has been postponed and will be rescheduled as soon as possible. Please join Boston Centers for Youth & Families, and the City of Boston’s Publi c Facilities Department to continue the...

Feb 28

City of Boston pilot helps municipal employees build rainy day funds

The pilot program comes at a time when tens of millions of American households struggle to cover emergency or unexpected expenses.

Feb 28

Black History Boston: James Brown saves Boston

Today, we look back to the day the soulful James Brown saved Boston by himself.

Feb 28

Black History Boston: Charles Yancey

Today we honor the contributions of the Honorable Charles Yancey, the first City Councilor of District 4!

Feb 28

Washington School, circa 1920-1950, Collection 0403.002

The West End's Washington School: A look at Boston's Public Schools, past and present

Boston's schools have always been an important part of the community! Early in the 20th century, Boston’s public school system expanded rapidly.

Feb 28

Spreading kindness and care for animals

Before the start of this week’s Council meeting, Councilor O’Malley recognized the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA).

Feb 28

City Council celebrates contributions of African American veterans

Moments before kicking off their annual Black History Month celebration, the Council adopted a resolution recognizing the African American veteran community for their achievements, sacrifice, and...

Feb 28

City Council continues to push for '100% Renewable Energy'

This week, the Council adopted a resolution in support of the 100% Renewable Energy Act.

Feb 28

¡Feliz Día de la Independencia de Republica Dominicana!

Thursday, February 27, 2020, marked the 176th anniversary of Dominican Independence Day, and Councilor O’Malley hosted the Dominican Flag Raising this week at City Hall.

Feb 28

City Council holds a celebration of Black labor workers

This year’s Black History Month Celebration, hosted by Council President Janey and Councilors Campbell, Edwards, and Mejia, was a celebration of Black labor workers in the City of Boston.