Mayor Walsh Keeps Promise and Announces Formation of Ethics Committee

Boston, April 10, 2014, — Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced today the formation of an Ethics Committee, which will be tasked with reviewing any relevant changes to the City’s Ethics Policy, implementing a new Statement of Financial Interest for all City employees, creating continuing education programs around ethics issues, and analyzing existing practices and procedures.… Continue reading Mayor Walsh Keeps Promise and Announces Formation of Ethics Committee

Harvard Report Examines Response to Boston Marathon Bombing Events

Cambridge Mass., April 4, 2014, -– One year after two homemade bombs exploded along the finish line of the Boston Marathon, killing three, injuring dozens and traumatizing an entire city, jurisdictions both here and abroad remain on high alert to the possibility of similar unexpected, complex and potentially deadly events in their own backyard. A… Continue reading Harvard Report Examines Response to Boston Marathon Bombing Events

At Least 17 People Injured in Beacon Street Nine-alarm Fire

By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, March 26, 2013, — A nine-alarm file was reported this afternoon on Beacon Street between Fairfield and Exeter Streets tonight. Many users of WeChat shared the following news update on the popular mobile social media app just before the start of evening commute.

Boston to Receive $18 Million Funding from FEMA

Boston, March 21, 2014 — This week Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced that Boston will receive $18 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency, representing a 2.47% increase from last year’s funding award. The funds will be used to support ongoing and future homeland security initiatives through… Continue reading Boston to Receive $18 Million Funding from FEMA

International Women’s Day Remarks by John Kerry and Video by Google

John Kerry, Secretary of State Washington, DC, — International Women’s Day (March 8) is a moment to pause and reflect on the contributions of women to the world and to reaffirm our commitment to continued progress on gender equality. It’s also a powerful reminder that women are advancing peace and prosperity around the world in… Continue reading International Women’s Day Remarks by John Kerry and Video by Google