Mayor Menino joined Massachusetts College of Art and Design on Tuesday, April 28th for a groundbreaking ceremony for the college’s new residence hall, one of four capital projects scheduled over the next several years. The $61 million, 21-story residence hall on Huntington...

Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced the winners of the forth annual Mayor’s Green Awards, which recognize local business and neighborhood leaders for doing their part to make Boston a greener, more sustainable, and livable city. The 2010 Green Awards were presented by the Mayor to 4...

Mayor Thomas M. Menino is alerting Boston residents that they now have until May 11 to file their tax returns, and take advantage of the Earned Income Tax Credit, (EITC) which can provide up to $5,657 to eligible, low-to-moderate income working residents. This cash credit can go toward paying...

The Boston Redevelopment Authority will host a series of community events to discuss the planning of East & West First StreetSouth Boston Walking TourMonday, May 3rd (Rain date: May 4)5:30 PM – Corner of West Second St. & B Street CharretteWednesday, May 5th6 PM -Tynan School,...

The weather forecast calls for sun and warm weather this weekend! Great time to check out Boston’s HarborWalk Audio Tours & let your iPod be your guide! Download the FREE MP3 audio walking tour to your personal MP3 player, start the tour at the InterContinental Hotel, and get an...

Mayor Menino’s year-round neighborhood clean up and community service program, Boston Shines 365, provides the tools and materials to help volunteers successfully complete projects in every neighborhood in Boston. Join us and paint a community center, plant flowers, sweep, rake and...

Fastcompany.com reports on the BRA’s Artist Space Initiative Program. According to Fastcompany.com “Boston has become a beacon for displaced and emerging artists, thanks to the city’s innovative housing program. The Artist Space Initiative (ASI) is dedicated exclusively to...

The Boston Redevelopment Authority is looking for Artists to particapte in the Downtown Crossing Art Fridays Market.This market will take place every Friday from May 7th to October 1st from 11 am – 6 pm on Summer Street in Downtown Crossing.All artwork must be original and handmade. We are...

In 2006, the Boston Redevelopment Authority released a report called “Boston Gives More than it Gets from the Rest of Massachusetts”, which demonstrated that the City of Boston serves as the state’s economic engine, a key generator of jobs, Gross State Product, state tax revenues,...

The Boston Redevelopment Authority’s ONEin3 Boston program went on Money Matters Radio this week to talk about the ONEin3 Money financial health campaign. Devin Cole, ONEin3 Manager, spoke with radio host, Scottie McCall about how ONEin3 Boston is helping young people manage their...