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Discussion: Public Art and Irish influence on art in Boston

It will feature artists Caoimhghin Ó Fraithile and Michael Dowling at the Central Library in Copley Square.

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Mayor Walsh makes $14 million available for affordable housing

Since becoming mayor, Mayor Walsh has made more than $70 million in funding available to create affordable housing in Boston.

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BCYF Swim League now recruiting youth participants

BCYF's popular Citywide Swim League for children ages 6 - 7 is now recruiting!

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City of Boston Traffic Advisory, Monday, Sept. 19 - Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016

There are overnight road closures and parking restrictions Downtown and in Chinatown.

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City unveils 'Raining Poetry 2.0' in partnership with Mass Poetry

The public art installations reveal invisible poetry on Boston's sidewalks when it rains.

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Mayor Walsh announces autonomous vehicle initiative

Boston selected by the World Economic Forum as focus city for the future of mobility.

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City of Boston Traffic Advisory, Thursday, September 15 - Sunday, September 18, 2016

Hub on Wheels, Mayor's Cup bike races and other scheduled events will impact traffic and parking

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Mayor Walsh celebrates Granary restoration and improvements on Boston Freedom Trail

The year-long project received an annual Massachusetts Historical Commission Preservation Award this year.

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Mayor Walsh announces fall series of free salary negotiation workshops

The initiative is part of a grassroots program to provide American Association of University Women (AAUW) Work Smart workshops to 85,000 women.

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Major milestone reached in Dearborn STEM Academy construction

The topping off ceremony of Boston's first STEM school marked the completion of the new building's structural steel.

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Mayor Walsh launches streamlined approach to connecting residents with recovery services

The City of Boston's new hotline support system is designed to help people struggling with substance use and addiction.

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City passes 10,000 mark for new housing units completed

As new stock becomes occupied, the rental market in some high-growth neighborhoods is beginning to moderate.

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New grant, development training program offered to City artists

The Assets for Artists Program is a joint program between the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture and the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA).

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Mayor Walsh launches City's first Memory Cafe

Memory Cafes are places where individuals experiencing memory loss and their caretakers can meet in a safe, social environment.

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Mayor Walsh Announces Call for Applications for Boston Cultural Council Organizational Grants

BOSTON - Friday, September 9, 2016 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that applications are now available for the 2017 Boston Cultural Council Grants. More than $450,000 will be awarded to...

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Call for applications for Boston Cultural Council Organizational Grants

I am eager to announce that, last week, we opened the call for applications for the Boston Cultural Council Organizational Grants.

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City of Boston Traffic Advisory for Friday, September 9 - Sunday, September 11

Concerts at Fenway Park, ceremonies observing September 11, and neighborhood events will impact traffic and parking in Boston

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Free Social Fitness Festival on City Hall Plaza Presented by Blue Cross, Blue Shield of…

Day-long celebration of getting Boston moving to be held Saturday, Sept. 17 on City Hall Plaza

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Mayor Walsh Welcomes Students Back to Boston Public Schools on First Day of Classes

Mayor Walsh to visit BPS schools, and shares welcome-back video

Boston Summer Program Boosts Math, Reading, Social-Emotional Skills, National Study Shows

RAND, Wallace Study Affirms Goal Set by Mayor Walsh, Superintendent Chang

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City of Boston Announces Preparations for September 8, 2016 Primaries

BOSTON - Wednesday, September 7, 2016 - Today, the City of Boston Election Department released plans for the State Primaries, taking place on Thursday, September 8, 2016. The polls in Boston will open...

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Contract Signed for Enhancement of Boston's City Hall Plaza

Winter Activations Include Unique Skating Path and Holiday Shopping Market

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Brighton residents urged to apply for Resident Parking Permits

Residents should apply for Resident Parking Permits prior to Boston College Football's first home game. Football fans reminded not to park in resident parking spaces on local streets.

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Fall 2016 Imagine Boston 2030 engagement call-to-action

Dear community-based organizations, event coordinators, neighborhood associations, community organizers, and all other groups based in Boston...

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Eli Young Band will headline free 'Country in the City' concert on City Hall Plaza

BOSTON - Tuesday, September 6, 2016 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh's Office of Tourism, Sports and Entertainment in partnership with Country 102.5 FM radio today announced the Eli Young Band will headline...

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Mayor Walsh issues safety tips in advance of Hermine's impact on Boston

BOSTON - Sunday, September 4, 2016 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today issued a set of safety tips In advance of Hermine, the Post-Tropical Storm currently located about 300 miles south of Nantucket...

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September is National Preparedness Month

Mayor Walsh recognizes September as National Preparedness Month and encourages Americans to take steps to prepare for emergencies.

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Creating a Boston.gov that works for everyone

Unlike the private sector, where companies serve specific audiences and customers, the City’s website needs to serve everyone.

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BCYF now recruiting for 2016-17 Youth Advisory Committee

BCYF is looking for youth voices to help inform programming and make our centers welcoming places for youth!

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BCYF now recruiting fro 2016-2017 Youth Advisory Committee

Boston high school students are invited to apply to Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) Youth Advisory Committee (YAC). Established in September of 2014, the BCYF Youth Advisory Committee...
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