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  • Announcing the Boston Cultural Council 2012 Awardees

    Mayor Thomas M. Menino and The Boston Cultural Council (BCC) are proud to present this year’s awardees of the Boston Cultural Council Grant.

    “It is so important, especially in these economic times, that we continue to support arts and cultural programming in our communities,” said Mayor Menino.  “The City of Boston and The Boston Cultural Council are proud to support these outstanding organizations that contribute so much to the rich cultural landscape of...

  • BostInno: Brain Gain: Winning the War for Talent in Boston

    Editor’s Note: Thomas M. Menino is the Mayor of Boston and a contributor for BostInno.

    Cities around the world are racing to attract entrepreneurs and innovative companies. Some rely solely on tax incentives only to see lower than expected returns. Some bank on “winning” sectors only to lose the bet when an industry falters. Others roll out marketing campaigns that generate buzz but little for the bottom line.

    Ultimately, the cities that outcompete their...

  • Mayor Menino Launches Fairmount Indigo Planning Initiative

    Today Mayor Thomas M. Menino kicked off the Fairmount Indigo Planning Initiative at a celebration at The Strand Theatre in Upham’s Corner.  The two year Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) study will look at short and long term strategies for improving capital investment and job access along the 9.2 mile Fairmount Indigo commuter rail line, which links South Station to Readville, crossing through Roxbury, Dorchester, Mattapan, and Hyde Park. 

    “I’m excited...

  • Boston Testing App for Auto-Detecting Potholes

    Ever hit a pothole, but were too lazy to notify your local transportation department about it? If so, innovators in Boston have come up with an easy way for your smartphone to automatically report those annoying gashes in the

  • Special Guests Announced for Flower Show Preview Party

    The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce two special guest presentations at the 2012 Boston Flower and Garden Show Preview Party fundraiser on Tuesday, March 13, at the Seaport World Trade Center.  

    Dr. Gustavo Romero, editor of the Harvard Papers in Botany, will speak about the 3,000 glass flower models on permanent display at the Harvard Museum of Natural History.  In addition, gardening expert Patti “Garden Girl” Moreno will give...

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