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The story is carved on the seven-foot tan granite monument facing east on Webster Avenue: Sacred to the memory of John Edward Kelly Irish patriot and exile Born in Kinsale. Ireland 1839 Died in Boston Jan 1884 Engaged in the attempted Irish […]

BOSTON - Wednesday, January 19, 2022 - Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the City is seeking to hire several key Cabinet positions that will help deliver on the Mayor’s vision for a more equitable and resilient Boston. The openings include two […]

You can find the full list of opportunities at our Career Center. On this page, we are highlighting a set of key leadership roles that will collaborate with City departments to deliver on the Mayor’s vision for an equitable Boston.  If you have […]

Building on her commitment to supporting small businesses during the ongoing pandemic, Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that the City of Boston will replenish the Small Business Relief Fund 2.0 with $5 million. These funds will help support an […]

Are you passionate about arts and culture and interested in working with us to better support Boston’s arts ecosystem? Check out some of the current opportunities we have available in our office: Videographer We're looking for a videographer to […]

The BLC received a complete application to demolish the commercial building at 109 Brookline Avenue in Fenway-Kenmore, 02215. We post each complete Demo Delay application to provide the public with information about proposed demolitions as early as […]

The BLC received a complete application to demolish the commercial building at 155 North Beacon Street in Allston, 02135. We post each complete Demo Delay application to provide the public with information about proposed demolitions as early as […]

(BlackPRWire) Do you keep lemons handy and in supply at home? They provide several benefits and can be used in several ways, including combined with water. There are at least 10 benefits of lemon water to consider for implementing in your routine.  

(BlackPRWire) If you are not familiar with probiotics, then you might want to keep reading…probiotics offer plenty of health benefits. Upon discovering that they are bacteria, you might think that probiotics sound bad instead of good, but do not fr

Today Mayor Michelle Wu launched B Together, a  requirement to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter certain indoor spaces in Boston, including indoor dining, fitness, and entertainment venues. Starting today, patrons and staff of covered […]

Mayor Michelle Wu has declared a cold emergency in the City of Boston for Saturday, January 15, due to the extreme cold weather that is forecasted for this time period. As the cold weather continues into Sunday, Mayor Wu also urges residents to […]

(Black PR Wire) FOUNTAIN INN, SC —Internationally known, SHEEN Magazine is excited to announce Kristyn Harris as the new Editor-in-Chief.  Harris is a Greenville, SC native, a graduate of Lander University, considered an expert in media, b

(Black PR Wire) FOUNTAIN INN, SC —Internationally known, SHEEN Magazine is excited to announce Kristyn Harris as the new Editor-in-Chief.  Harris is a Greenville, SC native, a graduate of Lander University, considered an expert in media, b

  Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that, in partnership with Boston University and the New England Conservatory, the City of Boston will present "A Celebration of the Lives and Legacies of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King" on Monday, […]

(Black PR Wire) Washington, DC - Ahead of Black History Month, National Geographic is launching a powerful new podcast, INTO THE DEPTHS, on Jan. 27, 2022, that uncovers the deep history of the transatlantic slave trade as it follows a group of Black