Boston Officials Launch Fireworks Task Force, Urge COVID Caution Before Fourth of July

Boston city officials issued twin public safety warnings on COVID-19 and illegal fireworks at a pre-Fourth of July press conference.

BCYF Served 217,000 Meals in First Six Months of COVID-19 Pandemic

Boston Centers for Youth and Families served 217,000 meals and kept all 36 community centers operational during the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Boston Age Strong Commission Fielded Over 10,000 Pandemic Calls From Older Residents

Boston's Age Strong Commission has fielded more than 10,000 pandemic calls from older residents and placed roughly 20,000 outgoing wellness checks, Commissioner Emily Shea said in a public-access TV interview.

Boston Halts Phase 3 Step 2 Reopening as COVID Positive Rate Hits 3.5 Percent

Boston held its Phase 3 Step 2 reopening as the city's COVID-19 positive rate jumped to 3.5 percent, up from 2.7 percent the prior week. Mayor Martin J.

Boston Announces Permanent Bus Lanes on Three Corridors, Outdoor Dining Extended to December

Boston announced permanent bus lanes on three corridors and extended the city's outdoor dining program past October in a September 2020 COVID-19 briefing.

Boston Expands City Hall Hours, Boosts Youth Jobs Budget to $12 Million

Boston's mayor announced an expansion of City Hall in-person services, a youth jobs budget increase, and police reform listening sessions at a July 22 press conference.

Boston Holds Drive-Through Graduation Caravan for Pandemic Class of 2020

Boston honors its COVID-era Class of 2020 with a drive-through graduation caravan. Mayor Martin J.

Boston PFC Unanimously Approves Four D&D Votes Including Foreclosure Aid and Housing

Boston's Public Facilities Commission approved four Department of Neighborhood Development measures Wednesday, including a foreclosure counseling grant and two affordable housing developer designations.

Boston Adds $5 Million to Rental Relief Fund, Bringing Total to $8 Million

Boston Mayor Walsh expands rental relief fund to $8 million and reviews police oversight amid Floyd protests.

Boston Arrests 53 After Floyd Protest Turns Violent Downtown

Boston Mayor Walsh and Police Commissioner Gross address night of protest violence, 53 arrests. Mayor Martin J.