Marty Walsh

Mayor Marty Walsh said Wednesday that despite a recent uptick in coronavirus cases he remains hopeful that there will be at least some in-person learning in Boston schools this year. “We know there’s going to be remote learning this year,” he said. “We hope there will be in person learning this year. We’re planning and preparing to make sure...

In a COVID-19 update, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh addresses reopening city schools amid the coronavirus pandemic and announces new funds for affordable housing.

Dozens of leaves have been spray-painted on the Boston Common in order to promote social distancing at the popular park. According to the city, the 56 leaves were painted around the Parkman Bandstand by Mayor Marty Walsh’s Mural Crew to encourage people to be spaced a safe distance apart amid the coronavirus pandemic. The leaves were inspired by similar projects…

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh says his heart goes out to the families of the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing after a court overturned Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s death penalty.

Mayor Marty Walsh said Friday that parents will have the option of having their children learn 100% remotely even if in-class learning resumes in Boston schools in the fall. The mayor also confirmed what he’s been hinting at for about a week — that Boston schools won’t reopen fully for in-person learning in the fall. Right now, he said the…

Mayor Marty Walsh said Tuesday that he plans to meet this week with the presidents of Boston’s many universities and colleges to discuss their plans for reopening in the fall. “I’m certainly concerned about the thousands of young people coming to our city, especially from areas around the country that are experiencing recent surges in COVID-19 cases,” he said....

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh warned against large gatherings and crowds at beaches on Thursday, saying they could lead to a coronavirus spike like those now being seen elsewhere in the country. “It looks like we’re headed for another hot weekend,” he said. “Many people are going to be outdoors. But we need to continue to be smart and diligent...

The move includes new resources for businesses to help them weather the economic downturn.

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh said Tuesday that he thinks 100% classroom learning this fall “would probably be a stretch at this point.” He said the city is still looking at the three options: in-school learning, remote learning and a combination of the two. He said Superintendent Brenda Cassellius will present something to the School Committee on Wednesday to begin that…

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh addresses Portland, Oregon protests and says federal officers are not welcome in Boston.

Boston Mayor Walsh provides an update on COVID-19, including the opening of pools and new bike lanes.

Boston officially recorded its first heat wave of 2020 on Monday, with three straight days of 90-degree weather. Tuesday looks to be another toasty day, but we are expecting perfect beach weather. Beach goers were out at Revere Beach and Wollaston Beach in Quincy to enjoy the waves and avoid the oppressive heat. The next several days are expected to…

State parks in Massachusetts began turning away visitors Sunday morning as crowds flocked to natural areas amid a stifling heat wave in New England. Even before 8 a.m., the Department of Conservation and Recreation tweeted that Walden Pond State Reservation in Concord had reached its peak capacity and that parking lots there would close until further notice. DCR said later…

At his regular coronavirus update Thursday, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh said that city is investing more money to address the disproportionately high impact of the virus on the city’s Latinx community. He said the city was directing $400,000 to expand outreach and testing in the community, noting that, while it makes up 20% of Boston’s population, 28% of the people…

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh warned against a second coronavirus outbreak Tuesday, saying the U.S. “is in the worst place it’s ever been in dealing with the pandemic.” “The California governor yesterday had to shut down indoor businesses for the second time,” Walsh said during his regular coronavirus update. “It’s a tough blow to that state’s economy, but no doubt...

The City of Boston is entering Phase 3 of reopening Monday, one week after the state implemented the third phase amid the coronavirus pandemic. Boston took an extra week due to unique concerns in the city, according to Mayor Marty Walsh. Most other Massachusetts cities and towns entered Phase 3 on July 6. “We can move forward because we’ve been…

Officials in Boston have announced plans to overhaul City Hall Plaza. Mayor Marty Walsh unveiled plans Tuesday to turn the plaza in Government Center into a more “accessible, equitable space for residents” and bring it up to 21st-century standards.

The City of Boston is set to enter Phase 3 of reopening on Monday, one week after the state implemented the third phase amid the coronavirus pandemic. Boston took an extra week due to unique concerns in the city, according to the city’s Mayor Marty Walsh. Most other Massachusetts cities and towns entered Phase 3 on July 6. Industry specific…

Mayor Marty Walsh and the Boston Housing Authority on Friday announced they are extending the moratorium on non-essential evictions through the end of 2020. Non-essential evictions include all eviction proceedings except those related to criminal activity and those necessary to protect the health and safety of other housing authority residents. “I want to commend the BHA for once again setting…

Mayor Marty Walsh on Friday released details surrounding the first stage of Boston’s Phase 3 reopening on Monday. He said Boston is ready to reopen “with both caution and confidence” after taking an extra week due to unique concerns in the city. Most Massachusetts cities and towns entered Phase 3 on July 6. “We can move forward because we’ve been…