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The six members of the legendary R&B group will be honored by the City with Mayor Wu declaring August 30 as “New Edition Day” in the City of Boston and through a series of events, including a street...
Franklin Park, Boston’s largest public park and a defining feature of the city, is a Boston Landmark and the “gem” of the Emerald Necklace. Designed by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, the...
A few months ago, our team came upon an article in the Boston Globe from July 1889, describing the apparent discovery of a cave in Franklin Park. The article includes surprising details, including...
As the U.S. celebrated the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26th, those of us working at the Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) are reminded of the crucial...
The City’s Archaeology team successfully excavated two sites in Charlestown in June and July as part of its ongoing efforts to explore the neighborhood’s Revolutionary-era landscapes and elevate...
All Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) Cooling Centers, plus additional BCYF centers, are available Monday through Wednesday during their normal operating hours for people to come in and cool...
Avoid contact with water in the Muddy River, between Brookline Avenue and Avenue Louis Pasteur.
Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.
This month, the Council proudly recognized the rich cultural heritage and significant contributions of two vibrant communities in the city: the Jamaican and Dominican communities. On August 6, the...
Following the July 4, 2025 celebration, the Boston City Council emphasized the city’s historic role as the birthplace of the American Revolution and reaffirmed the importance of upholding the...
Boston’s history of residential segregation and racial inequity continues to shape who has access to safe, affordable housing today. In recent years, the city has taken steps to address these barriers...
The Council adopted a resolution condemning the Trump Administration’s plan to repeal the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) "endangerment finding" – a foundational rule that identifies...
During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution in support of the Professors of the Practice (PoPs) at Tufts University’s School of the Museum of Fine Arts (SMFA) as they work...
Later this month, the Council will designate August 15 as Dominican Cultural Day in Boston, honoring the 162nd anniversary of the Dominican Republic’s Restoration of Independence. The Dominican...
27 certified small, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses (MWBEs) in key industries will receive grant funding and technical assistance to help them grow their capacity to access public contracts
Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.
This month, we share community school supply and mental health resiliency resources for kids, parents, and educators preparing to return to school.
As Boston makes progress towards its carbon neutrality and climate resilience goals, the City is expanding opportunities to support local climate technology innovators. One example is the CriticalMass...
Avoid Contact with Water Downstream of Harvard Bridge
The legislation, part of the Fiscal Year 2026 State Budget, will be introduced to the Boston City Council in the coming weeks
The funding will prepare eligible residents to enter new careers in healthcare, clean energy, and childcare.
New leadership for Boston's data and analytics teams continues the citywide service transformation for residents and public servants.
This summer, six Boston-based poets and writers are spending a transformative week in Provincetown honing their craft, supported by a scholarship from the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture and the...
Boston Public Health Commission's ‘Break-up Summit’ is on July 31 and brings together 200 teens and 50 providers from across the city
In recognition of the City’s cultural diversity and strength, Boston becomes the next U.S. city to join a global network using culture to power economic growth, equity, and innovation.
Have you been to Copp’s Hill Burying Ground recently and noticed that things looks different but you’re not quite sure why? The answer lies in a major gravestone conservation and resetting project...
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce the return of the Putting for Parks Golf Tournament, taking place on Monday, October 20, 2025, at the George Wright Golf Course in...
The City of Boston will invest $1.5 million into community-based youth programming; take steps to immediately provide engaging activities and spaces for Boston’s young people
Mayor Michelle Wu issued a heat advisory for the City of Boston beginning today, Monday, July 28, through Wednesday, July 30, due to the current weather forecasts.
An initial $5 million in grants will go to recipients in Dorchester, Roxbury, and Mattapan. Grants are in partnership with Atrius Health Equity Foundation and the Boston Community Health Collaborative...
