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Boston will implement parking restrictions and street closures for upcoming events, including the Girls on the Run Road Race and Camp Harbor View 5K. Attendees are encouraged to walk, bike, or use public transportation to navigate the city. The MBTA recommends purchasing round-trip tickets for quicker returns.
Boston will implement parking restrictions and street closures for upcoming events, including the Girls on the Run Road Race on November 16 and the Camp Harbor View 5K on November 22. Attendees are encouraged to utilize walking, biking, or public transit to avoid traffic disruptions.
YOU Boston served 161 youth in Summer 2025, exceeding its target of 130 by 24%. The organization provided industry-focused training, enabling 32 participants to earn recognized credentials for future employment.
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the winners of the Icons of Franklin Park Poster Competition during a ceremony on October 26, 2025. The competition invited artists to create original designs celebrating Franklin Park's history and cultural significance, with over fifty submissions received. Winning designs will be exhibited at Boston City Hall and other local venues.
Boston and Northeastern University announced a new Institutional Master Plan and Payment-in-Lieu-of-Taxes agreement, committing over $62 million in community benefits and housing initiatives over the next decade. The plan includes a $10 million investment in housing stabilization and aims to reduce off-campus student housing demand while adding 1,000 new student beds.
Youth hockey teams from Boston will compete in the 2025 Mayor’s Cup Ice Hockey Tournament starting December 5. The event, featuring 134 games across nine rinks, aims to promote community and sportsmanship among nearly 1,500 young athletes. Mayor Michelle Wu emphasized the importance of youth sports in fostering relationships and healthy lifestyles.
Boston residents must secure a Use of Premises permit from Inspectional Services to keep live chickens on their property. The application process includes document submission, inspection, and approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Residents can keep up to six hens, but roosters are prohibited to minimize noise disturbances.
The Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded $20.5 million to seven affordable housing projects in Boston to enhance energy efficiency and support electrification efforts. The funding aims to reduce energy use and carbon emissions across over 275 units in various neighborhoods, aligning with Massachusetts' climate goals.
Massachusetts residents prepare to honor military servicemembers with various events for Veterans Day. Celebrations include parades in towns like Lexington and Westfield, and a special ceremony at Boston's State House featuring Gov. Maura Healey. The day also marks the return of Private Alfred Thomas Langevin, whose remains were recently identified after more than 80 years.
Boston has commenced construction on the final parcels of Welcome Home, Boston Phase I, which will provide 72 new affordable homes in Dorchester. Mayor Michelle Wu aims to close the racial wealth gap and increase homeownership opportunities for residents through initiatives supporting developers of color.