Mayor Walsh

The chair of the Boston School Committee has resigned after drawing swift criticism for mocking the names of community members during a committee meeting, Mayor Marty Walsh announced Thursday. During the virtual meeting, which stretched late into the night, Michael Loconto can be heard mocking names of people taking part in a discussion about exams schools in the Boston Public…

After a list of mostly Asian names was rattled off at Wednesday night’s virtual Boston School Committee meeting, Chairman Michael Loconto was caught mocking them. He resigned by Thursday morning.

After a violent night in Boston on Sunday, the mayor said he has seen positive signs in recent days as peaceful protests have been held across the city.

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh said Friday that he has no plans to lift the city’s public health emergency “next week or in the near future,” even as the state moves closer to reopening. He also said existing rules governing social and physical distancing and face coverings will remain in effect. “I know many people are feeling a bit worn...

Mayor Marty Walsh is not optimistic about getting things back to normal in Boston in the foreseeable future.

An antibody study in Boston is providing a better picture of the coronavirus infection rate in the city.

Mayor Marty Walsh said that existing rules governing social and physical distancing and face coverings will remain in effect.

Mayor Marty Walsh said that the city still has a lot of work to do before life returns to normal.

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh sends a message to runners and cyclists in a COVID-19 update.