| Date | Title | Description |
| 11.12.2024 | Mayor Wu Announces Flour Bakery Selected to Manage the Boston Common Concession Pavillion | Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department announced today that Boston-based Flour Bakery has been selected as the vendor to manage the Boston Common Concession Pavilion. This decision follows a Request for Proposals (... |
| 06.12.2024 | The Irish Pastoral Centre - “Here Together” | By Jordan Rich, Age Strong StaffBy Jordan Rich, Age Strong Staff
The Irish Pastoral Centre (IPC) in Dorchester was founded in 1987 in response to the increase of Irish immigrants into the Greater Boston area. Today, a founder and current ch... |
| 05.12.2024 | Mayor Michelle Wu and Office of Black Male Advancement Launch Third Annual Community Empowerment Grants | Applications open now for organizations to apply for grants totaling $500,000 to build capacity and increase programming and support for men and boys across Boston’s neighborhoods
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of Black Male Advan... |
| 04.12.2024 | Mayor’s Cup Ice Hockey Tournament begins on December 13 | Youth hockey teams from across Boston will hit the ice to compete for the title of “Boston’s Best” at the 2024 Mayor’s Cup Ice Hockey Tournament. Hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department with support from the Boston Bruins Found... |
| 03.12.2024 | City of Boston Receives $9.8 Million to Build a Climate-Ready Workforce | Mayor Michelle Wu yesterday joined Senator Ed Markey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) officials, state officials and local partners to announce that the City of Boston has been awarded $9.8 million from the Inflation ... |
| 03.12.2024 | 'Heads Up Boston' Campaign Created to Destigmatize Youth Mental Health | Campaign launches with a one-day Heads Up Pop Up Shop on December 5 in downtown Boston
The City of Boston, Mayor Michelle Wu, and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) today announced a new campaign to destigmatize mental health among ... |
| 02.12.2024 | Equity And Inclusion Academy Expands Participation As City Of Boston Hosts Annual Summit | The City of Boston's Equity and Inclusion (E&I) Academy is excited to announce the upcoming E&I Summit, a day dedicated to deepening the City’s commitment to equity and inclusion.
This event, taking place on Monday, December 2nd at ... |
| 26.11.2024 | Mayor Wu to Host Boston Common Tree Lighting on December 5 | Mayor Michelle Wu, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, and title sponsor The Province of Nova Scotia will host Boston’s signature holiday celebration, the 82nd annual Boston Common Tree Lighting, on Thursday, December 5, from 6:00 p... |
| 20.11.2024 | Mayor Wu Announces Housing Accelerator Fund | Bunker Hill Redevelopment will be first project to benefit from investment in jumpstarting housing production
Mayor Michelle Wu today announced she will be filing a $110 million appropriation to create the City’s Housing Accelerator Fund at... |
| 19.11.2024 | Moakley House Study Report | On November 19, 2024, the Boston Landmarks Commission has posted a study report on the proposed designation of the Moakley House as a Landmark under Chapter 772 of the Acts of 1975, as amended.
The Moakley House is historically significant ... |
| 08.11.2024 | Council Adopts Resolution Recognizing Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month | In a significant move to address the mental health challenges faced by men, the Council has adopted a resolution declaring November as Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month. This initiative aims to shine a spotlight on the critical mental hea... |
| 08.11.2024 | Health Advisory: Cyanobacteria Algae Blooming Sprague Pond | The Boston Public Health Commission urges residents to avoid contact with the pond, keep pets away from the pond, and avoid fishing
BOSTON – November 8, 2024– The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is alerting residents of a cyanobacter... |
| 01.11.2024 | November is National Family Caregivers Appreciation and Alzheimer's Awareness Month | This November, we once again highlight resources and education for family caregivers.
This month, we return to the topic of family caregiving and Alzheimer’s awareness. Family caregivers provide direct, often daily support to loved ones fac... |
| 01.11.2024 | Mayor Wu Announces Open Newbury: Holiday Stroll | New winter dates expanding pedestrian-only tradition on Newbury Street
Mayor Michelle Wu announced today that Open Newbury: Holiday Stroll will be held on Sunday, December 1, and Sunday, December 8, to celebrate the holidays and promote the... |
| 28.10.2024 | Mayor Wu Announces Start of Supplier Diversity Week | Today, Mayor Michelle Wu kicked off the City’s second annual Supplier Diversity Week, reaffirming the City’s commitment to supporting local, diverse businesses in city contracts. As part of this effort, Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Cam... |
| 24.10.2024 | Mayor Wu Announces Major Affordable Housing Milestone with Acquisition and Restriction of 1,000 At Risk Housing Units Across Boston | The Acquisition Opportunity Program supports missions driven developers to acquire and guarantee affordability of the City’s at risk naturally occurring affordable housing
Mayor Michelle Wu today joined the Mayor’s Office of Housing (MOH) a... |
| 18.10.2024 | Free Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines Available throughout Boston | Boston Public Health Commission recommends all eligible residents get vaccinated to protect themselves and their communities
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is encouraging all Boston residents ages 6 months and older to get vacci... |
| 18.10.2024 | Mayor Wu Announces Historic Amount of Funding Awarded for Digital Equity in Boston | Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that 36 community-based organizations will receive $1,418,000 in grants through the City of Boston’s 2023-24 Digital Equity Fund. This is the largest iteration of the program to date, reaffirming Mayor Wu’s... |
| 17.10.2024 | Affordable Homeownership Opportunities in Dorchester: 120-122 Hancock Street | These condominiums, located at 120-122 Hancock Street, are available from $213,700 to $317,000.
This fifteen unit condominium features both one bedroom and two bedroom units with one bathroom per unit. All condos have central AC, stainless ... |
| 16.10.2024 | Age Strong Blog: Good Neighbor Week Reception | By Edzani Kelapile, Age Strong Staff
The City of Boston’s Human Services Cabinet and Community Engagement Cabinet celebrated the culmination of “Good Neighbor Week” together on October 10, on the City Hall’s Mezzanine.
The Good Neighbor Wee... |
| 11.10.2024 | City of Boston Task Force on Reparations Awards Grants and Contracts to 26 Recipients through Community Grassroots Partnerships Program | Mayor Michelle Wu and the Reparations Task Force (RTF) today announced the recipients of 26 contracts and grants under the Reparations Community Grassroots Partnerships Program. The task force’s program invests up to $70,000 in residents’ e... |
| 11.10.2024 | City of Boston Announces Early Voting Locations | Early voting will take place at sites throughout the city October 19 - November 1, including Museum of Fine Arts and the Institute of Contemporary Art
Today, the Boston Election Department announced a reminder to voters that Election Day is... |
| 10.10.2024 | Age Strong Blog: 20th Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration | By Sarah Smith, Age Strong Staff
The City of Boston and its Age Strong Commission celebrated Hispanic Heritage month with their 20th Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration. The event took place at the Reggie Lewis Athletic Center in Roxbury o... |
| 08.10.2024 | Mayor Michelle Wu Celebrates the Reopening of the BCYF Johnson Community Center | Johnson Community Center is the sixth BCYF facility to reopen over past two years
Mayor Michelle Wu today joined Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), the Human Services Cabinet, the Property Management Department, the Boston Hous... |
| 07.10.2024 | The PY23 Draft Caper is Available for Public Comment | The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires the Mayor's Office of Housing (MOH) to provide an opportunity for public input on certain documents and plans.
The Mayor’s Office of Housing (MOH) has issued our draft Prog... |
| 03.10.2024 | City of Boston Awards $2.2 Million to 40 Community Based Economic Development Programs | An additional $506,250 in Alternative Education Initiative funding awarded to support youth programs
Today, Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Workforce Development (OWD) announced the allocation of $2.2 million to 40 community-based progr... |
| 02.10.2024 | Forestry Division Rocks the Block | Pruning picks up with new practice.
The Urban Forestry Division takes seriously the responsibility of managing the 40,000 trees that line our city streets. Since the release of the Urban Forest Plan in September of 2022, the Division has be... |
| 30.09.2024 | Age Strong Blog: East Boston Open Streets | By Jordan Rich, Age Strong Staff
Select East Boston roads were closed to cars and open to the public on September 15 for Mayor Wu’s fifth Open Streets event of the summer. Residents of all ages strolled, biked, and shopped between Meridian ... |
| 21.09.2024 | HEALTH ADVISORY: CYANOBACTERIA ALGAE BLOOM IN THE CHARLES RIVER | Avoid Contact with Water Downstream of Longfellow Bridge - Broad Canal, Lechmere Canal, North Point Park, Lederman Park
BOSTON – September 20, 2024 – The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is alerting residents that the Massachusetts De... |
| 20.09.2024 | City of Boston Celebrates First-Time, Incoming BPS Kindergartners | The City of Boston hosted the annual Countdown to Kindergarten Celebration on Friday, September 6, 2024, at Boston Children's Museum. Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Public School (BPS) Superintendent Mary Skipper, along with Senior Advisor for E... |
| 19.09.2024 | Mayor Wu Announces Kathy Kottaridis as Director of the Office of Historic Preservation | Thursday, September 19, 2024 - Mayor Michelle Wu announced Kathy Kottaridis will serve as the new Director of the Office of Historic Preservation. Kottaridis, a seasoned preservation professional with over 30 years of leadership in communit... |
| 17.09.2024 | Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Parks Department Announce Expansion of Sherrin Woods Urban Wild | Mayor Michelle Wu joined Boston Parks Commissioner Ryan Woods, Community Preservation Act Office Director Thadine Brown, elected officials, and community members during the annual Arborfield Road Block Party to announce the expansion of She... |
| 13.09.2024 | City’s Early College Program Celebrates Fourth Cohort of High Schoolers Incentivized to Earn College Credit | The Summer Learn and Earn (SLE) program, led by the Office of Workforce Development, provides a transformative opportunity for Boston’s rising high school juniors and seniors. Created in 2020, this innovative program incentivizes teens to t... |
| 06.09.2024 | From Adult Basic Education to College: Scholarships Awarded to Deserving Adult Learners in Boston | Every year, First Literacy awards scholarships to recent graduates of Adult Basic Education (ABE) or English language programs in Massachusetts who are continuing on to vocational training or higher education. On August 15, 2024, the City o... |
| 01.09.2024 | Announcing the Workers' Rights Initiative in Honor of Labor Day 2024 | Workers in the City of Boston, especially young, LGBTQA+, and immigrant workers, face various injustices including wage theft, discrimination, and unsafe or unhealthy working conditions. Regardless of immigration status, workers have legal ... |
| 30.08.2024 | Mayor Wu and the Community Engagement Cabinet Announce the Fenway-Kenmore Neighborhood Impact Grant | The Community Impact Grant will allocate $60,000 to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations or fiscal sponsors that serve the Fenway-Kenmore neighborhood.
Today, Mayor Michelle Wu And the Community Engagement Cabinet announced the Fenway Communi... |
| 22.08.2024 | City of Boston Announces Search for New Director of Public Art | Leader to take the reins from Karin Goodfellow who moves to newly created position as Director of Transformative Art and Monuments
Thursday, August 22, 2024 - Mayor Michelle Wu and The Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture today announced they... |
| 22.08.2024 | Traffic Advisory for Aug 23- Aug 31, 2024 | Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.
People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, ... |
| 22.08.2024 | Mayor Michelle Wu Announces Opening of City's First Bike Town | So far this year, the Streets Cabinet has helped 1,000 children and youth with their bike riding skills.
Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston today announced the grand opening of Bike Town at Moakley Park, a new, family-friendly space w... |
| 20.08.2024 | Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston to Honor New Edition Sept. 6 & 7 | The six members of the iconic Boston R&B group will attend several community-based events, including a guest performance on City Hall Plaza
Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced a series of events celebrating Boston R&B group New Editi... |
| 13.08.2024 | City of Boston Launches Black Male Advancement Equity Study | Tuesday, August 13, 2024 - Mayor Michelle Wu, the Office of Black Male Advancement, and the Black Men and Boys Commission announced the release of a request for proposals (RFP) seeking partners to conduct an equity study focused on Black me... |
| 12.08.2024 | Streets Cabinet Announces Bluebikes Expansion Planning | The City is expanding the public bike share system in Boston by 40% in the next year.
BOSTON - Monday, August 12, 2024 - Mayor Michelle Wu and the Streets Cabinet announced the launch of a Citywide planning process to add 100 new Bluebikes ... |
| 08.08.2024 | Conviction Secured For LAPD Officer Who Falsely Added People To PD’s Gang Database | Pretty much any “gang database” is a vehicle for abuse. While there’s some investigative value in maintaining a database of affirmed gang members, most of these data collections are run without oversight or guardrails, allowing officers to ... |
| 08.08.2024 | BOSTON WASTEWATER DATA SHOWS SUMMER SPIKE IN COVID-19 | The average level of SARS-CoV-2 in Boston wastewater has more than doubled in July as compared to the citywide average in May. SARS-CoV-2 wastewater levels are currently classified as “high” or “very high” in the neighborhoods of Roxbury, M... |
| 07.08.2024 | Mayor Wu Announces $3.9 Million in Neighborhood Jobs Trust Funding Awarded to Support Job Training and Education Programs for Boston Residents | Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development (OWD) today announced the allocation of $3.9 million of Neighborhood Jobs Trust (NJT) funding to 24 community-based organizations in Boston. NJT funding supports local organi... |
| 05.08.2024 | Statement by Massachusetts Nurses Association Calling for Action by State Government to Prevent Loss of Steward Hospitals | Coming Days and Weeks Are Crucial in Effort to Avoid Public Health Disaster for Patients and Communities Across Eastern Mass
CANTON, Mass., Aug. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the Commonwealth continues to struggle to protect hundreds of thousa... |
| 02.08.2024 | Mayor Wu Announces Wake Up the Night Grant Recipients | The Office of Nightlife Economy awarding $301,581 to 42 grantees to support activations and programming aimed at revitalizing Boston’s nighttime economy
Today, Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Nightlife Economy announced the 42 grant rec... |
| 02.08.2024 | Traffic Advisory for Aug 1- Aug 18, 2024 | People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on the website and information on the MBTA may be found online. The MBTA advises rid... |
| 02.08.2024 | $225,000 In Grants Awarded to 45 Community Organizations Strengthening Cultural Connection and Community Across Boston | The Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Community Building Mini Grants will support organizations ongoing work to expand community building and provide more culturally relevant services to residents and families
BOSTON — Friday, August 2, 20... |
| 30.07.2024 | A Second Chance for Youth with Challenged Pasts - YOU Boston Participants Explore the Sports Industry | Every summer, Youth Options Unlimited (YOU) Boston places court-involved or at-risk youth ages 14-24 in jobs that help them earn money, learn new skills, and give back to their community.
In July, YOU Boston had the opportunity to travel wi... |
| 25.07.2024 | Mayor Michelle Wu Celebrates the Reopening of the BCYF Clougherty Pool | Mayor Michelle Wu today joined Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), the Human Services Cabinet, the Public Facilities Department, elected officials, and Charlestown residents to officially reopen the BCYF Clougherty Pool followin... |
| 19.07.2024 | Heat Illness Prevention Plans can Save Workers’ Lives! | Last year, Scientific American reported that extreme heat was the number-one weather-related cause of death in the United States. Boston has already experienced multiple heat emergencies this year and the City is working to protect resident... |
| 13.07.2024 | Urban Forestry Division has Banner Season for Street Tree Planting | A total of 1,200 new trees were planted along Boston’s streets this spring!
Hot summer temperatures are here in full force, but it was wasn’t long ago that the cool, wet spring weather was drawing everyone outdoors to get new plants into th... |
| 12.07.2024 | Mayor Wu Announces New Staff to Improve Access to City Services and Transparency | Staff changes made to Registry, Public Records, and Parking Clerk
Mayor Wu today announced new leadership to manage key constituent-facing departments, to improve efficiency in the delivery of city services and to better manage public recor... |
| 10.07.2024 | Former FBI Boston Field Office Special Agent in Charge Named to RaySecur Board of Advisors | Joseph Bonavolonta Joins Leading Mail Security Tech Company
BOSTON, July 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, RaySecur, the leading provider of T-ray security imaging technology, announced the appointment of Joseph (Joe) Bonavolonta to its advis... |
| 09.07.2024 | itselectric Brings Curbside Charging to City of Boston | Boston becomes one of the first U.S. cities to implement public and scalable EV curbside charging
BOSTON, July 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- itselectric, a Brooklyn-based electric vehicle curbside charging company, today announced it was selected... |
| 09.07.2024 | First city-wide participatory budgeting initiative launched | Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the launch of the "Ideas in Action,” Boston’s first citywide participatory budgeting (PB) initiative open to all Boston residents. Residents will have the opportunity to decide how to spend a part of t... |
| 05.07.2024 | Recover Green Roofs Installs Second Green Roof at Boston Medical Center | BMC is Committed to Urban Farming, Addressing Food Insecurity and Access to Fresh Food
Somerville, MA – This month, Recover Green Roofs celebrated the opening of Newmarket Farm at Boston Medical Center (BMC) at 960 Mass. Ave. The green roof... |
| 02.07.2024 | Massachusetts State Trooper Michael Proctor "relieved of duty" after Karen Read mistrial | Massachusetts State Police relieve Trooper Michael Proctor of duty and transfer out of Norfolk
Massachusetts State Police relieve Trooper Michael Proctor of duty and transfer out of Norfolk 03:27
CANTON - Massachusetts State Trooper Michael... |
| 28.06.2024 | Mayor Wu Announces Expanded Curbside Charging for Electric Vehicles | Mayor Michelle Wu announced the contractors selected by the City of Boston to expand access to electric vehicle charging with a curbside demonstration program. Building new curbside charging stations will create more access for residents to... |
| 24.06.2024 | Boston extends office-to-housing conversion program until 2025 | figcaption>span]:font-sans" data-chromatic="ignore">
Mayor Michelle Wu is extending Boston’s pilot program turning offices into housing until the end of 2025.
And she’s offering a collective $15 million in state funding... |
| 20.06.2024 | Boston Public Schools Closed Friday, June 21, 2024 | Today, Thursday, June 20, is the last day of school for Boston Public Schools.
All Boston Public Schools will be closed on Friday, June 21, 2024. This decision was made after further consultation with the Massachusetts Department of Element... |
| 20.06.2024 | Traffic Advisory for June 20- 23, 2024 | Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.
People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, ... |
| 18.06.2024 | Heat Wave Hits U.S. with Record-Breaking Temperatures | A scorching heat wave is set to blanket the U.S., from the Midwest to the Northeast, with temperatures soaring to dangerous levels. Health officials are warning of the risks and urging people to take precautions to stay safe. As the heat do... |
| 18.06.2024 | Boston prepares for week-long heat wave | figcaption>span]:font-sans" data-chromatic="ignore">
Data: National Weather Service; Map: Jared Whalen/Axios
A long-lasting, record-breaking heat wave is enveloping large parts of the country this week, including Massac... |
| 17.06.2024 | Man accused of acting as lookout during Whitey Bulger's prison killing avoids more jail time | The man accused of acting as lookout during the prison killing of notorious Boston gangster James "Whitey" Bulger was sentenced to time served Monday after pleading guilty to a charge of lying to federal agents.
Sean McKinnon was ... |
| 17.06.2024 | Things to do around Boston this week, 6/17-6/23 | figcaption>span]:font-sans" data-chromatic="ignore">
Boston celebrates Juneteenth this Wednesday with parades, marches and free museum programming.
Here are some of the best events of the week.
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| 14.06.2024 | Mayor Wu and the City of Boston Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month with 1st annual City of Belonging Festival | The Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement partnering with over 30 organizations to host 50+ events across Boston’s neighborhoods
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) are celebrating Immigrant Heritage... |
| 14.06.2024 | Record-breaking, widespread and stubborn heat wave to blanket U.S. next week | figcaption>span]:font-sans" data-chromatic="ignore">
A June heat wave for the record books is set to send temperatures soaring from the Midwest and Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast beginning Sunday and cont... |
| 12.06.2024 | "Cities have just 2,000 days left to achieve critical sustainability goals," warns Arcadis in latest report | Arcadis' Sustainable Cities Index 2024 reveals major disparities in sustainability progress, as cities race to meet 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Amsterdam takes top spot as most Sustainable City, thanks to strong economic perfo... |
| 07.06.2024 | Mayor Michelle Wu Appoints Alexandra Valdez as Director of Cultural Affairs for the City of Boston | Cultural Affairs Office created by restructuring existing City Hall departments to better serve and support Boston’s cultural communities
Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that Alexandra Valdez will serve as the Director of the Office of Cu... |
| 07.06.2024 | Reparations Task Force Announces Launch of Community Grassroots Partnerships Program | BOSTON - Friday, June 7, 2024 - The City of Boston Reparations Task Force (RTF), through the Equity and Inclusion Cabinet, today announced the launch of their Community Grassroots Partnerships Program. This program is an effort by the RTF t... |
| 05.06.2024 |
A key home price metric has skyrocketed since 2019 | A report released Wednesday by Realtor.com shows that a key measurement of U.S. home values is growing faster that the more commonly viewed metric of listing price.
The analysis revealed that, across the 50 largest U.S. metro areas, price p... |
| 05.06.2024 | Adrian Jordan appointed Chief of Emergency Preparedness | Matthew Kearney will serve as Deputy Chief; City outlines new tools to mitigate heat impacts for residents
Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the appointment of Adrian Jordan as the City’s new Chief of Emergency Preparedness. With 27 years o... |
| 04.06.2024 | Mayor Wu, Boston Celtics, and TD Garden Share Watch Party Plans, Safety Preparations for NBA Finals | TD Garden & City of Boston to host first ever watch party at TD Garden
Today, Mayor Michelle Wu joined Governor Maura Healey, Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox, Celtics & TD Garden leadership, and Celtics legend Cedric Maxwell ... |
| 31.05.2024 | Worker Empowerment Launches Learning Lab To Advance Workforce Development Policy And Practice In Boston | The Worker Empowerment Cabinet launched the Learning Lab, a new endeavor focused on leveraging knowledge and insights to address the needs, gaps, and opportunities in Boston's workforce development system.
This innovative initiative, create... |
| 29.05.2024 | Mayor Wu Announces the 2024 Legacy Business Award Winners | Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the winners of the 2024 Legacy Business Awards, a group of 30 businesses representing 19 of Boston’s neighborhoods, and, as a collective, have been in business for 1,281 years. The awardees will receive rec... |
| 22.05.2024 | MBTA bets on the future of Boston-area ferry service | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
David Perry learned as a boy to steer boats through New England waters and trained as a man to navigate the meandering channels of government.
That's what led to his latest role: The MBTA's inaugural ... |
| 17.05.2024 | Mayor Wu Appoints Former State Representative Byron Rushing to City's Reparations Task Force | Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston Reparations Task Force recently announced the appointment of former State Representative Byron Rushing to the Reparations Task Force. With this appointment, the task force members will continue to bu... |
| 16.05.2024 | Mayor Wu Announces Open Newbury 2024 | Pedestrian-only tradition kicking off in June, expanding into winter
Mayor Michelle Wu today announced Newbury Street will be open to pedestrians-only for 10 consecutive Sundays in the summer beginning June 30 through September 1. New this ... |
| 16.05.2024 | Community Outreach Leaders Grant Awarded | Five organizations working across the City will hire and train community members to lead outreach for SNAP, HIP, and other government nutrition assistance programs.
After receiving a strong pool of applications, the City of Boston’s Office ... |
| 15.05.2024 | Brothers Accused of $25M Ethereum Exploit as U.S. Reveals Fraud Charges | Two brothers have been arrested by the U.S. Department of Justice for attacking the Ethereum blockchain and stealing $25 million of cryptocurrency during a 12-second exploit, according to an indictment unsealed on Wednesday.
The indictment ... |
| 15.05.2024 | Black Men and Mental Health Symposium | A symposium on Black men and mental health convened at Harvard University Hutchins Center for African & African American Research.
May 14, 2024—Cambridge, Mass.— The Office of Black Male Advancement in partnership with Harvard Universit... |
| 14.05.2024 | Let's do lunch — but not 'til the weekend | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
Data: Square; Chart: Jacque Schrag/Axios
Our restaurant spending is shifting from weekday lunch hours to the weekends, per new Square data.
Why it matters: It's a reflection of pandemic behavior chang... |
| 13.05.2024 | Mayor Michelle Wu to attend climate summit at the Vatican to showcase Boston's leadership on climate action to global audience | Mayor Michelle Wu today shared the events she will participate in while attending a climate summit at the Vatican, hosted by Pope Francis, “From Climate Crisis to Climate Resilience.” Mayor Wu will give remarks for a discussion called “Gove... |
| 10.05.2024 | Where parking fines hit hardest around Boston | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
Parking scofflaws beware. No one likes seeing the dreaded orange envelope beneath their wiper, but parking violations in some parts of the Boston area are cheaper than others.
Why it matters: We compa... |
| 03.05.2024 | Meet the founder: AgZen’s Vishnu Jayaprakash on spraying, praying, and sticky droplets… | It’s no secret that not all the chemicals directed at crops hit their target, leading to runoff in waterways and buildup in soil, which is bad for the environment and even worse for farmers’ bottom line given the rising cost of crop inputs,... |
| 27.04.2024 | College protesters vow to keep demonstrations as schools shut down encampments amid reports of antisemitism | Hundreds of students protesting the Israel-Hamas war at college campuses across the nation vowed to keep their demonstrations going despite some universities moving to shut down the encampments after reports of antisemitic activity among th... |
| 26.04.2024 | Mayor Michelle Wu Celebrates the Reopening of the BCYF Mattahunt Community Center | Mayor Michelle Wu yesterday joined Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), the Human Services Cabinet, the Public Facilities Department, elected officials, and Mattapan residents to officially reopen the BCYF Mattahunt Community Cen... |
| 25.04.2024 | Wu pitches commercial tax hike to counter tumbling values | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
Mayor Michelle Wu wants to temporarily shift some of the city's tax burden away from residential property owners if commercial property values take a nosedive.
Why it matters: Wu wants to head off a s... |
| 23.04.2024 | EBI Consulting Launches Groundbreaking US Commercial Real Estate and Telecom Regulation Bulletin | EBI Consulting is a trusted leader in environmental, sustainability, engineering, and health and safety services for the commercial real estate industry.
New quarterly bulletin keeps stakeholders informed with expert analysis, guidance, and... |
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| 13.04.2024 | New EMTs and promotions celebrated | Ceremony honors 28 graduating Recruits and 3 promotions to enhance emergency medical services in Boston
Mayor Michelle Wu, the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), and Boston EMS today celebrated the graduation of 28 EMT-Recruits and thr... |
| 12.04.2024 | Preparations announced ahead of 2024 Boston Marathon | City to recognize Fastest Bostonians; host Fan Fest on City Hall Plaza
Mayor Michelle Wu, City officials, and regional partners today announced public safety preparations for the 128th Boston Marathon at a joint press conference with the Ma... |
| 12.04.2024 | 5 reasons to attend TC Early Stage 2024 | TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 isn’t just another tech startup event — it’s the destination for early-stage startups to get hands-on, actionable insights to scale their business directly from expert leaders. Here are five amazing reasons why y... |
| 09.04.2024 | Three opportunities announced for artists & community members to reimagine monuments with cultural leaders across the city | Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture (MOAC) today announced the launch of Un-monument | Re-monument | De-monument: Transforming Boston, a two-year investment in temporary art installations and free programming to hel... |
| 06.04.2024 | Athletics' Temporary Move to Sacramento Sparks Hope and Disappointment | The Oakland Athletics baseball team announces plans to play the next three seasons in a minor league park in Sacramento, leaving behind their home in Oakland. The decision, driven by failed lease negotiations, has left fans in Oakland disap... |
| 04.04.2024 | Athletics announce plans to play next 3 seasons in minor league park in Sacramento | ASSOCIATED PRESS
John Fisher, owner of the Oakland Athletics baseball team, announces that his team will leave Oakland after this season and play temporarily at a minor league park, during a news conference in West Sacramento, Calif.
WEST S... |
| 04.04.2024 | Crime and Public Safety | Nighttime gunshots may harm health and sleep of millions, Mass General study finds | Nighttime gunshots and the sirens wailing right after may be a larger factor in the health and well-being of millions of people than previously considered, Mass General Brigham researchers report.
The study looked at 72,236 gunshot reports ... |
| 04.04.2024 | 2024 neighborhood Coffee Hour series announced | Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the 2024 Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series in partnership with Dunkin’® in parks citywide from April 22 to June 26.
Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours offer a unique... |
