Failure to acknowledge the labor of student workers has consequences for job quality, compensation and the rights of women.
The amendment would create an additional tax of four percentage points on annual income above one million dollars.
April 2021 is Fair Housing Month and this week the Council recognized the 2021 “City of Boston Assessment of Fair Housing”.
The Cabinet-level position was created last year to embed equity and racial justice into all City planning and operations.
Here is how the North End area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.
“I am proud to serve the residents of Boston as Chief of Equity in this vital role at this critical time,” said Chief Celina Barrios.
Mayor Kim Janey today announced several new supplier diversity initiatives to address equity in City contracting.
Aquarium offering a safe and contactless visitor experience
In honor of National Library Week, the Boston Public Library today announced the expansion of its digital initiatives.
Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) received a complete application to demolish the house at 602 Canterbury Street in Roslindale, 02131.
The new, multilingual public awareness campaign encourages residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine when eligible.
Grants will support summer programming for youth in Boston. Applications for grant funding are due Friday, May 7, 2021, at 5 p.m.
The Red Cross is holding a blood drive soon in the North End area. The pandemic continues to impact the nation's blood supply.
The sector employs a large percentage of workers of color, making it critical to an inclusive economic recovery.
Applications are open for residents to join a Community Advisory Board to help the City prepare for heat.
In total, $250,000 will be awarded to local organizations working to increase digital resources available to Boston residents.
Thirty food trucks participated and are ready to vend across the City in different locations and neighborhoods.
All events will be conducted in accordance with coronavirus public health guidance.
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce that registration is now open for summer Sports Centers.
The Common Start legislation would provide a framework to increase public investment in early education and childcare.
'We have been spending more time than ever before at home due to COVID-19, and our living spaces often reflect how we are feeling.'
Join Boston Harbor Now and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for monthly Moakley Park Cleanups the last Saturday of each month.
“Art allows us to express ourselves creatively, see new perspectives, and unite communities,” said Mayor Janey.
Show off your Boston pride and creativity in our third holiday Boston "B" contest.
Council President O’Malley served as political director for MassEquality, a LGBTQ advocacy organization for marriage equality.
In addition to April Fools and rain showers, this month brings with it the celebration of National Poetry Month.
Applications are open on the City's website now through May 9 for Boston teens aged 15 to 18.
Eight hundred nurses at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester are poised for a third week of a strike that began March 8.
New funding will create housing stability for thousands of Boston households.
The new program offers up to a $60 credit for MBTA and Bluebikes passes for 1,000 employees who work in five Main Street Districts.
Boston City Council approves CPA funding for proposed safe, welcoming new amenity for Harbor Islands visitors
Compare your federal tax payments and refunds to state and national averages.
Handy first joined the Broad in 2015 after working for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts since 2007.
The recommendation is to elevate multi-modal routes for bikes and pedestrians throughout the park.
"This pandemic has been devastating for many Bostonians but has been particularly cruel to minority residents," said Karen Chen.
1,000 employees across five Main Street Districts to receive $60 credit toward MBTA and Bluebikes passes.
'I’m excited to appoint Dion Irish to role of Chief of Operations, & I want to thank him for his continued service to the people of Boston.'
$1.5 million available for organizations helping communities disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Please take actionable steps to show your support for our AAPI communities. Some resources and organizations to support are below.