Local poet and BPS librarian to lead public poetry programs citywide, championing literary arts and youth engagement across Boston as fourth Poet Laureate Photo by Carlie Febo Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture today announced …
A new dashboard available to promote transparency, economic opportunity and access for local and diverse businesses; Privé Parking, a local Black-owned transportation firm founded by Roxbury resident Ricardo Pierre-Louis has already been awarded a contract …
The City of Boston’s Department of Innovation and Technology is exploring technology options for permitting, licensing, and inspection internal workflows and constituent experiences on an enterprise low-code application platform (LCAP) that is fully …
Community empowerment grants aimed at building stronger network across Boston to support and connect Black men and boys to programming and resources Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Black Male Advancement (BMA) today announced the awardees for the …
Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the launch of Boston 250, a yearlong commemoration honoring the city’s foundational role in the American Revolution and its ongoing legacy of activism, innovation, and community leadership. The kickoff event, Paul Revere’s …
Mayor Wu and Emmy award-winning actor and BPS alum Ayo Edebiri visited Boston Latin School today Thursday, April 10, 2025 - Today Mayor Michelle Wu joined Boston Public Schools alum, writer and Emmy award-winning actor Ayo Edebiri to visit students at …
April 10, 2025 - The Planning Department this month recommended approval of new Squares + Streets zoning for Roslindale Square, real estate actions, and five new development projects to the BPDA Board. All were approved. The newly approved development …
Mayor Michelle Wu, the Office of Neighborhood Services, and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department today announced the dates and locations for the 2025 Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series in partnership with Dunkin’® and Star Market. The annual coffee …
This week, the Council adopted a resolution offered by Councilors Flynn and Murphy that calls for mandatory Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training in high schools across Massachusetts. The resolution …
With a resolution offered by Councilors Mejia and Weber, the Council has expressed its support for H.3084, “An Act relative to Language Access and Inclusion”, a state bill aimed at ensuring all residents, regardless of language ability or hearing status, …
The Civic Summit 2025: Be the Change, aims to empower civic leaders dedicated to making a positive impact in Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced the Civic Summit 2025, a full day event focused on uniting neighbors, civic leaders, and non-profit advocates …
This week, the Council recognized April as National Financial Literacy Month, reaffirming its commitment to promoting economic empowerment, closing the racial wealth gap, and expanding access to financial education across the city. Financial literacy is a …
The Council has recognized April 6, 2025 through April 12, 2025 as National Library Week, celebrating the vital role libraries play in fostering learning, civic engagement, and community connection throughout the city. The resolution, offered by Council …
Located in the heart of Beacon Hill, the Museum of African American History is a vital and historic part of Boston that serves as a powerful reminder of the rich and resilient history of Black Bostonians. For more than 60 years, the museum has stood as a …
This week the Boston City Council adopted a resolution to support House Bill No. 148: An Act Establishing A Livable Home Modification Grant Program. This bill would support individuals who are in need of retrofitting their spaces with accessibility and …
This week, the Council honored the celebration of Earth Day, recognized annually on April 22. Earth Day provides people all over the world time to appreciate the planet, but is also a reminder that climate change, pollution, habitat loss, and environmental …
Mayor Michelle Wu today filed her Fiscal Year 2026 annual operating budget and five-year 2026-2030 Capital Plan. The FY26 budget reflects stability and constraint as the country faces uncertain economic times, with the reduction of long-term vacancies and …
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The Council is calling on the Massachusetts State Legislature to pass Bill S.403, a crucial piece of legislation that would establish a special commission to review the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) and assess the adequacy and equity of …
This April, the Council proudly recognizes Fair Housing Month, honoring the ongoing fight for housing equity and inclusion. Boston’s history of discriminatory policies has led to entrenched racial segregation, contributing to a persistent racial …
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