Boston Public Health Commission encourages residents to take precautions The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is alerting residents that the Massachusetts Public Health Department raised the risk level for West Nile Virus in Boston to high. The risk …
Mayor Michelle Wu today celebrated the opening of a new commuter ferry stop at Pier 10 in the Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park. The new stop connects the Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park in South Boston Waterfront to Fan Pier and North Station. Establishing this …
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 naming ceremony and community block party in Roxbury …
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 underrepresented stories from that period. Timed to coincide …
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 decisions that we are constantly faced with; to both maintain …
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 that it was “75 feet without reaching any limit”, and that …
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 park embodies his vision of a natural refuge offering …
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 off. Mayor Michelle Wu today issued a heat emergency …
Avoid Contact with Water in the Muddy River Between Brookline Avenue and Avenue Louis Pasteur The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is alerting residents of a cyanobacteria algae bloom in the stretch of the Muddy River in Fenway between Brookline …
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 toward securing a fair contract. The resolution highlights …
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 community is Boston’s second-largest Latino and immigrant …
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 greenhouse gases as a threat to public health and …
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 — from launching a community-led Assessment of Fair …
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 Constitution and the system of checks and balances it created …
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 Council declared Jamaica Independence Day in Boston, …
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 riders to purchase …
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 Mayor Michelle Wu announced the 27 businesses …
This month, we share community school supply and mental health resiliency resources for kids, parents, and educators preparing to return to school. We once again approach that special time of year when back to school preparations begin. As we do every year …
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 riders to purchase …
Today, Mayor Michelle Wu and State Representative Aaron Michlewitz celebrated new legislation that will allow businesses with beer and wine licenses to upgrade to all alcohol licenses. In addition, the City of Boston Licensing Board today approved …
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