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The annual report for the Mayor's Commission for Persons Disabilities highlights the work that the commission has done to improve accessibility in Boston over the last year.
Mayor Martin J. Walsh sent letters to Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Secretary of Homeland Security John F. Kelly about an extension.
Today's Archives' blog post is a guest post by urban historian Max Grinnell. Max visited the City Archives a few weeks ago to look at some of our documents and dig into their history.
"Now You See: A Celebration of Courageous Kids" is now on display in the Mayor's Neighborhood Gallery on the second floor of City Hall.
The project will increase safety, improve travel conditions and provide improved green space for all users of Audubon Circle.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We at the Employee Assistance Program encourage workers and their families to practice self-care and set work-life boundaries.
As part of our ongoing engagement efforts, Mayor Walsh presented “Forums on the Future,” a series of panel discussions designed to engage experts on the future of the City of Boston.
The public art project is the first call for artists under the Percent for Art Program.
Key accomplishments include reducing Boston's speed limit to 25 mph and ensuring all major roadway reconstruction projects include a focus on improving safety.
A community meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 17, at 6 p.m. to discuss the temporary closure.
The new members include Hanah Fadrigalan, Marie Fukuda, Ana Guigui, Pat McSweeney, Ahn Nguyen, Kathyrn Niforos and Norris Welch.
Summer events offer free, family entertainment.
Today's Archives' blog post is a guest post by urban historian Max Grinnell. Max visited the City Archives a few weeks ago to look at some of our artifacts and dig into their history.
The redevelopment created 44 units of affordable rental housing and 1,000 square feet of commercial space on four sites in Dorchester's Codman Square.
The City of Boston wants to create a plan that will reduce waste, spur job growth, and achieve cost-savings.
On May 5, 1873, a group of Bostonians asked Boston’s Board of Aldermen to ban the game of baseball from the Boston Common.
The event highlighted investments in Boston Fire Department and honored Commissioner Joseph Finn as Fire Chief of the Year.
Walk for Hunger and 5K, Other Weekend Events
Mayor Martin J. Walsh released the following statement today.
Boston youth ages 13-14 can take part in a high-quality, service-learning experience during the summer months.
Kathryn White, first lady of Boston from 1968 to 1984, passed away on May 1.
This guest blog post was written by Richard McGuinness, Deputy Director for Climate Change and Environmental Planning at the Boston Planning & Development Agency.
On May 1, 1809, construction began on Park Street Church. Five years earlier, in 1804, a small group of Bostonians began to meet for weekly lectures and prayer.
There's nearly $14 million in planned library projects across the City for FY18, and an additional $102 million in funding for library projects slated for FY19-FY22.
May's author talks include tips for conducting genealogical research, the history of homeless medicine in Boston, and more.
Boston Landmarks Commission kicks off Preservation Month.
Youth ages 16-18 can now apply for the Boston Centers for Youth & Families program.
The next generation of bicyclists is also learning to ride through a partnership with Boston Public Schools.
HEROIC ENCOUNTERS: Artists Respond to Boston City Hall explores the form and design of the building through a series of artistic forms.
The funding will help support a financial incentives program that encourages families to save for their children's future.
