Local Issues

BOSTON - Monday, May 3, 2021- Today Mayor Janey designates May as National Building Safety Month for the City of Boston.  The proclamation emphasizes the importance of the building codes, certification and permitting processes, and encourages […]

Join members of the Mayor's Mural Crew at Franklin Park's Scarboro Pond for an afternoon of watercolor painting. This series is completely free and open to Boston residents. Registration is required. Due to public health circumstances we will cap […]

For over 30 years, the National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) has recognized the first week in May as Teacher Appreciation Week to honor the men and women who lend their passion and skills to educating children. Boston Public Schools employs […]

This month-long celebration grew from the Haitian Flag Day on May 18, a nationally recognized day in Haiti, the U.S., and throughout the Diaspora. In years past, Haitian Flag Day was commemorated in Boston with a parade along Blue Hill Avenue […]

Due to learning loss and missed opportunities because of the pandemic, many students due to graduate in 2022 might not feel prepared to graduate, and might like to stay in school for an additional year. Students with disabilities are particularly […]

Mental health problems can affect individuals of any race, religion, age or economic status. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, one in five people will be affected by mental illness in their lifetime. Many people with mental […]

Building on a commitment of environmental justice and protecting public health, Mayor Janey today, Chief of Environment, Energy and Open Space Reverend Mariama White-Hammond, and GreenRoots advocate Noemy Rodriguez, to urge Eversource to justify or […]

 Today, Mayor Janey announced the launch of the 2021 Public Space Invitational, a civic design competition that seeks ideas to reimagine our public spaces in Boston. In partnership with the City of Boston’s Public Works Department, […]

The City of Boston’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is updating Boston’s 2014 Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (NHMP). The NHMP will identify projects to reduce the potential impacts from natural hazards like severe winter weather, […]

Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) received a complete application to demolish the gas station and two canopies at 200-202 Ipswich Street in Fenway, 02215. We post each complete Demo Delay application to provide the public with information about […]

(Black PR Wire) Charleston, S.C. -- Lowcountry Juneteenth is hosting its inaugural celebratory week of educational and entertainment events June 14-20 powered by Chucktown Media & Promotions and Acts of Kindness, USA. As the Official Junetee

(Black PR Wire) Charleston, S.C. -- Lowcountry Juneteenth is hosting its inaugural celebratory week of educational and entertainment events June 14-20 powered by Chucktown Media & Promotions and Acts of Kindness, USA. As the Official Junetee

(Black PR Wire) Washington D.C.,  — Each year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) brings patient spokespeople and advocates from across the nation to Congress to help advance policies to improve the lives of the community

Serial entrepreneur James Parker is on a mission to support women and black-owned businesses on Chicago’s South Side. His incubator and co-working space, 1921, is poised The post Entrepreneur Launches Incubator & Co-working Space on […]

(Black PR Wire) MIAMI — You can enjoy a Caribbean lifestyle no matter where you live, and Chefs of the Caribbean (chefsofthecaribbean.com) has everything you need to do so. The brand’s recently enhanced website offers Caribbean-inspired a