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SPARK Boston @spark.boston.gov · 03/09/2026

Were you a member of Onein3 or SPARK Boston? We want to connect! OYEA is building our network of SPARK alumni so that we can share news, engagement opportunities, and social events with all of you. Visit boston.gov/spark to fill out our alumni contact form!

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Boston Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement @oyea.boston.gov · 01/09/2026

We closed out an incredible summer with one final Boston After Dark last week! Our BCYF Curley event was a special celebration on the beach with youth joining from across the city. Thanks to everyone who joined us at Boston After Dark this summer! Stay tuned for more events coming soon!

four youth stand side by side on the beach at BCYF curley in Boston After Dark shirts. They hold peace signs and smile at the camera

a room full of teenagers face two tv screens as they play video games together

Three young people dance and play near a calm body of water with a distant shoreline under a cloudy sky.

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Boston Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement @oyea.boston.gov · 26/08/2026

Last week we pulled up to Parkway YMCA, BCYF Gallivan, and BCYF Charlestown for Boston After Dark! As the summer comes to a close, we hope you'll join us for one last extra special Boston After Dark: Beach Edition! This Friday, we'll be at the BCYF Curley from 5-8pm. Visit boston.gov/after-dark

Four teenage boys sitting on a concrete ledge against a brick wall, casually eating snacks and making hand gestures.

Tattoo artist carefully working on a client's forearm using an airbrush tattoo machine in a gym setting.

Three students sitting on a concrete ramp outside a brick building, smiling and chatting together.

Nick Shea sits across from two youth and draws their portraits while they smile and chat

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Boston Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement @oyea.boston.gov · 18/08/2026

We brought Boston After Dark to BCYF Curtis Hall last Friday! Our portraits, youth DJ, ice cream, free food, and inflatables made this night special. Thanks to everyone who joined us, and make sure you don't miss out on our last two weeks of Boston After Dark! Boston.gov/after-dark ☀️

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Boston Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement @oyea.boston.gov · 17/08/2026

Last Thursday, the MYC Summer Ambassadors hosted a Youth Town Hall at BCYF Tobin! We had games, free food, and exciting giveaways of merch and Red Sox tickets! Thanks to everyone who showed up and voiced their ideas for Boston's youth, and to our MYC Ambassadors for a great summer of programming 🎉

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Boston Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement @oyea.boston.gov · 17/08/2026

We are excited to announce our upcoming five professional development trainings, completely free for Boston-area youth-serving professionals. Join us for: RSVP today at boston.gov/professional-development. See you soon!

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Boston Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement @oyea.boston.gov · 12/08/2026

Happy International Youth Day, Boston! As you continue to inspire new ideas for Boston's future, we are here if you need any support. Visit Boston.gov/youthline to find our resource directory, community calendar, and newsletter sign-up so you can stay in touch!

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Boston Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement @oyea.boston.gov · 11/08/2026

Last week we hosted Boston After Dark at Commonwealth BHA! Swipe through for some of the highlights and don't miss out on our last three weeks of Boston After Dark events! Boston.gov/after-dark

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two teens smile at the camera as they sit and eat dinner side by side

a teen smiles and poses for a caricature

teens line up in front of a table to receive airbrush tattoos inside a sunny room

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Boston Centers for Youth & Families @bcyf.boston.gov · 07/08/2026

🛟 Safety is Cool at the Pool! Join us TOMORROW, from 12–3 p.m. at Madison Park High School for a free, family-friendly Water Safety Day. Enjoy in-water activities while learning important water safety skills. Register: www.boston.gov/calendar/water-safet…

Group of people participating in water safety activities in a pool during a community event at Madison Park High School.

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SPARK Boston @spark.boston.gov · 07/08/2026

This week, we said goodbye to our 2025-26 SPARK Council members 🥲 We’re so grateful for the hard work of this Council and can’t wait to see all the ways they continue their engagement with us post-SPARK! ✨

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Boston Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement @oyea.boston.gov · 05/08/2026

Last week we brought Boston After Dark to Draper Pool! Our youth DJ, portraits, ice cream, and barbeque helped make this a great night. Thanks to everyone who joined us, and make sure you come back this week! boston.gov/after-dark

kids crowd around staff as they pull a raffle drawing

teens line up for buffet dinner in front of a wall that says Mary Draper Pool House

two teens pose side by side smiling at the camera outside

teens chat and eat ice cream while playing on a swing set

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Boston Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement @oyea.boston.gov · 04/08/2026

We had a blast last Thursday with our Partner Network for our annual Partner Celebration! We enjoyed great food, music, and company. Special thanks to Tiki Cove and their staff for hosting us in their amazing space ✨

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People serving themselves food from a buffet line in a warmly lit restaurant with tropical decor.

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Boston Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement @oyea.boston.gov · 31/07/2026

Last weekend, our community showed OUT for Boston After Dark! We tripled the fun for our Boston teens last Friday at Moakley Park, BCYF Tobin, and BHA Franklin Field. Make sure you check out the next event by you! Go to boston.gov/after-dark

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Three young people playing a large outdoor Connect Four game on a blanket in a park near parked cars.

youth play video games inside a mobile video game truck

Group of teens wearing black Boston shirts gathered outside a building with green leaf decorations and a 'Welcome to the Tobin' sign.

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Boston Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement @oyea.boston.gov · 27/07/2026

Last week's Friday night programming featured Boston After Dark at both Mildred Hailey BHA and Menino YMCA! We had all the usual music and fun, plus a sundae bar and video games! Make sure you don't miss out on the rest of this summer's festivities: go to boston.gov/after-dark

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Boston Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement @oyea.boston.gov · 23/07/2026

Last weekend, we activated the newly renovated Copley Square with our first-ever Select Markets vintage market collaboration!! Thanks to the thousands of you that came out to enjoy the weather, shopping, caricatures, tattoos, and music with us. A special thanks to Select for being great partners! 🔜🤫

Three young women laughing and looking at their portrait in front of a seated artist at an outdoor event with tents and people in the background.

Crowds browse stalls at an outdoor market with historic and modern buildings in the background on a sunny day.

Tattoo artist carefully working on a young woman's forearm outdoors at a shaded park area.

Shoppers browse and sort through piles of clothes at an outdoor market stall on a sunny day.

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Boston Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement @oyea.boston.gov · 22/07/2026

Introducing our 2026 Summer Ambassadors! They'll be hosting civic engagement workshops and town halls for their peers, with lots of fun Boston activities in between. Reach out to myc@boston.gov if you'd like to host a workshop for your youth group and for other collaborations!

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Boston Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement @oyea.boston.gov · 17/07/2026

Boston After Dark was a blast last Friday! 🎉 At BCYF Menino and BCYF Nazzaro, we had ice cream, free food, basketball tournaments, caricature drawings, games, and DJs from YOU Boston 🏀 Don't miss the events near you this summer, go to Boston.gov/after-dark

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Boston Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement @oyea.boston.gov · 01/07/2026

Last Friday, we kicked off Boston After Dark 2026 with over 100 attendees at BCYF Blackstone! Shoutout to YMCA, Boston Centers for Youth & Families Boston Housing Authority and Boston Children's Hospital for supporting the fun all summer long🤝 Check out the events near you at Boston.gov/after-dark

Group of teenagers socializing near a playground on a sunny day, some holding drinks and a colorful ball.

Group of people gathered outdoors near a table with informational materials in a community event setting.

Young people playing basketball on an outdoor court with colorful graffiti covering the brick wall behind them.

Three boys standing outdoors holding colorful soccer balls with a brick building and trees in the background.

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Boston Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement @oyea.boston.gov · 30/06/2026

This month we launched our Youth Access Series in partnership with DICK's House of Sport, which allows youth-serving programs to bring young people to the store throughout the summer to use the various sporting facilities. Check availability and sign-up for a time slot at at boston.gov/oyea-links.

Two young people climb an indoor rock wall

Person holding a yellow bat preparing to swing inside a batting cage with a digital baseball game screen showing a stadium and scoreboard.

Person practicing soccer shots inside an indoor sports cage with a digital target screen showing shot accuracy.

Five young people stand and smile at the camera inside DICK's House of Sport

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Boston Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement @oyea.boston.gov · 26/06/2026

Food, DJs, giveaways, and more are all back at Boston After Dark! Don't miss the events in your neighborhood every Friday night this summer. Check boston.gov/after-dark for the details!

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Boston Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement @oyea.boston.gov · 24/06/2026

This year, our OYEA Professional Development Series hosted 22 free trainings led by 14 different youth work experts. See you back in September for more free opportunities -- stay tuned here and on boston.gov/professional-development

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Group of people attentively listening to a presenter in a conference room with notebooks and water bottles on the table. They are seated in a row and all looking down at their notes

Instructor demonstrating CPR techniques to a diverse group of adults in a spacious training room with mannequins on the floor.

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 22/06/2026

⚠️🌧️🐸 We’re sad to share that our Frog Pond Spray Pool celebration originally planned for tomorrow, June 23 has been POSTPONED due to inclement weather. It will now be taking place on Wednesday, July 1 at 11:00 a.m. To learn more about the Frog Pond visit boston.gov/frogpond.

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Boston Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement @oyea.boston.gov · 17/06/2026

Boston After Dark is back this summer 2026! Mark your calendars for our on Friday, June 26 from 5 to 7pm at BCYF Blackstone ⚽ Check out boston.gov/after-dark for events in your neighborhood all summer long🎉

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Boston Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement @oyea.boston.gov · 11/06/2026

#TBT to our collab with Don't Tell Comedy in April! We welcomed young adults into City Hall for a free Boston After Dark comedy show and had a blast enjoying free food, portraits by Nick Shea, and an amazing show! Sign up for our newsletter for more free 19+ events coming soon! 📸: Varun Mummadi

A young man stands on stage speaking into a microphone in front of an attentive seated audience inside a modern venue with large windows.

Three people standing near a buffet table filled with trays of various cooked dishes in a large indoor dining area.

Audience members attentively watching a presentation or performance in a dimly lit room.

A man sketches a portrait of a woman sitting across from him in a casual indoor setting with a sign reading 'Drawing of You'.

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Boston Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement @oyea.boston.gov · 08/06/2026

Last week, we welcomed our Partner Network to our beautiful new City space at 26 Court Street! Thank you to our youth-serving colleagues from across City departments who came to share their knowledge and engage with the Network. We hope everyone has a great summer!

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Boston Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement @oyea.boston.gov · 28/05/2026

Youth-serving providers are invited to join us on Thursday, June 11 for a free training on combatting compassion fatigue. In this two hour event, participants will enjoy free breakfast, network, and be reminded of their youth work "why." To register, visit boston.gov/professional-development.

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Boston Public Health Commission @publichealth.boston.gov · 20/05/2026

It’s a hot one today and we all have a role to play in caring for our communities. Please check-in on your loved ones and neighbors. We have safety tips and cooling resources on boston.gov/heat. Stay cool and stay safe, everyone.

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Boston Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement @oyea.boston.gov · 18/05/2026

Join us at the Court Street Municipal Building for our May Partner Network meeting! Breakfast provided as always. For meeting details, join our partner network: boston.gov/oyea-partners

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 14/05/2026

🖌️ What do you submit? An original design that reflects what the library means to you and your community — perhaps an interpretation of our motto “Free to All”? The contest will run from May 15 through June 15, 2026. Good luck! www.bpl.org/boston-publi...

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Library Card Design Contest May 15 - June 15, 2026 About the…

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Boston Community Engagement Cabinet @communityengagement.boston.gov · 14/05/2026

Back Bay/Beacon Hill's Neighborhood Coffee Hour will also be the Copley Square Ribbon Cutting Celebration! Don't miss it as we officially unveil the reimagined park! 📍Back Bay/Beacon Hill, Copley Square Park 🗓️ Wednesday, May 27 ⏰ 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Mayor Michelle Wu's Neighborhood Coffee Hours Back Bay/Beacon Hill will take place on Wednesday, May 27 from 10:30-11:30 at Copley Square, 560 Boylston Street. This Coffee Hour will also serve as the Copley Square Ribbon Cutting Celebration. Learn more at boston.gov/coffee-hours.

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Boston Community Engagement Cabinet @communityengagement.boston.gov · 14/05/2026

☕ Coffee Hours are back! This is your chance to share ideas, ask questions, and help shape the future of your neighborhood all while you enjoy free Dunkin' coffee & donuts, and lawn games. 🤝 🍩 📍Chinatown & Bay Village, Elliot Norton Park 🗓️ Monday, May 18 ⏰ 10:30-11:30 a.m. #Boston #CoffeeHours

Mayor Michelle Wu's Neighborhood Coffee Hours. Bay Village / Chinatown Monday, May 18 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Elliot Norton at 295 Tremont Street. To learn more, visit boston.gov/coffee-hours.

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Boston Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement @oyea.boston.gov · 11/05/2026

Check out our next four professional development workshops, completely free for Boston-area youth-serving professionals. Learn more and RSVP today at boston.gov/professional-development. See you soon!

Schedule of OYEA professional development workshops in Boston from May 13 to June 3 with topics on youth engagement, restorative justice, coaching, and mental health.

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City of Boston @boston.gov · 05/05/2026

It’s a wonderful week to get active outside! ☀️ Through the Parks Fitness series, @parks.boston.gov and @publichealth.boston.gov are offering free exercise classes all week, for all levels, all around Boston. See the link below to see the full class list.

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Parks Fitness Series

Everyone is welcome at our free classes, regardless of your fitness level. For more information and cancellations, check Facebook and Twitter at @bostonparksdept and @healthyboston. Note: There will b...

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Boston Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement @oyea.boston.gov · 28/04/2026

Today we're doing a partner spotlight on Community Through Theater, which hosts free theater outings for LGBTQ+ 14-24 year olds in Boston! We tagged along with them to visit the WNDR Museum and then see Kinky Boots at Citizens Opera House last month. Learn more at communitythroughtheater.org.

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Boston Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement @oyea.boston.gov · 17/04/2026

Apply to join the 2026-27 Mayor's Youth Council and make change in your city! Boston high schoolers can now submit their application to represent their peers in City government. Visit boston.gov/myc to learn more! ⭐

Text says the Mayor's Youth Council is a dedicated group of high school leaders who represent youth from across Boston in City government. Make change in your City! MYC, CIty of Boston, and OYEA logos are at the top. Young people being sworn in are at the bottom.

White text on purple background says eligibility, Boston resident, enrolled in high school by Fall 2026. Yellow text says Learn more and apply at boston.gov/myc, email myc@boston.gov, follow mycboston on Instagram.

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Boston Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement @oyea.boston.gov · 16/04/2026

ICYMI: At Friday's Teen Celebration, we played games, decorated converse, took a scavenger hunt across the museum, and so much more with our BFD partners. Free entry to your local cultural institutions the first and second Sunday of every month -- visit boston.gov/familydays to learn more.

Group of five women posing together with one holding a sign that reads 'THE FUTURE IS FEMALE' in bold pink letters.

Group of people seated closely around a table engaged in a shared art activity near large windows with natural light.

four people posing indoors and wearing colorful sunglasses making small heart gestures with their fingers against a plain beige wall.

Three young men indoors, one holding a ping pong paddle raised in victory while the others hold hands nearby.

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Boston Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement @oyea.boston.gov · 15/04/2026

Last week, our Director Pedro Cruz visited his alma mater, Snowden International HS, to speak with 11th and 12th grade IB students about his career path. They asked insightful questions and are undoubtedly headed towards great things!

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City of Boston @boston.gov · 10/04/2026

You can also join MFA Teens, @oyea.boston.gov, and the Mayor’s Youth Council for a Teen Celebration this Sunday at 12 p.m. at the Museum of Fine Arts. 🖼️ Head to boston.gov/familydays to register for the Family Days program and get free entry to the event. Learn more at the link. 🎟️ ⤵

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Boston Centers for Youth & Families @bcyf.boston.gov · 10/04/2026

#Boston, plans for April vacation? 👀 Hang out with us at #BCYF! Find activities at boston.gov/bcyf-registration—tap “Special Events” and set the date filter to April vacation week. See you there 💛

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Boston Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement @oyea.boston.gov · 08/04/2026

We are offering FIVE professional development trainings in the next two months, completely free for Boston-area youth-serving professionals. Learn more and RSVP today at boston.gov/professional-development. See you soon!

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Boston Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement @oyea.boston.gov · 31/03/2026

We had so much fun welcoming everyone to Roxbury Community College for March's Partner Network meeting: Post-secondary Pathways edition! Spending time learning, networking, and eating together was the perfect way to kick off spring. Many thanks to RCC and all our partners. See you in May!

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Director Pedro Cruz presents Partner Network and Professional Development 2025 impact to a room of partners

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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭 @mayorwu.boston.gov · 30/03/2026

There are thousands of great summer jobs available for Boston’s young people at boston.gov/futureBOS! Browse the futureBOS 2026 Youth Jobs Catalog now and find help from City of Boston teams getting your ideal summer job.

A youth resident stands in front of a blue scribbled background. A referee uniform is sketched on top of her. Text reads, "Hello, future you! Get on the fast track to your future. Find the paid summer job that takes you there with futureBOS. Check out thousands of youth jobs, apply for your favorites, onboard, and get ready to work."

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Boston Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement @oyea.boston.gov · 13/03/2026

Spring is (almost) here, and so is our March Partner Network meeting! Roxbury Community College will be hosting us for networking, breakfast, and a discussion of the many postsecondary pathways available to youth. For meeting details, join our partner network: boston.gov/oyea-partners

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OYEA Partner Network

The OYEA Partner Network is a group of community partners and City agencies focused on advancing the lives of youth in Boston. This group meets bi-monthly to connect, network, share resources and oppo...

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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭 @mayorwu.boston.gov · 04/03/2026

When we invest in our young people, we’re investing in the future of our entire city. Thank you to our @oyea.boston.gov team for hosting the Mayor's Youth Summit, where we can celebrate the young leaders, artists, and advocates who are bringing Boston toward a better and brighter future.

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Boston Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement @oyea.boston.gov · 03/03/2026

We're ringing in the spring with more free professional development trainings for the youth-serving community! RSVP for March and April sessions today at boston.gov/professional-development. See you soon 🌱

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Boston Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement @oyea.boston.gov · 27/02/2026

MYS 2026 was a blast! Thanks to everyone who showed up last Saturday and made it a day to remember♥️ We enjoyed youth performances, airbrush tattoos, drawings, giveaways, and more! Thanks to our partners for your support. 📸: Kenneth Palacios

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 25/02/2026

Join us on Sat, Feb 28 for a Preliminary Poetry Slam at Teen Central in partnership with Mass Poetry! If you are an aspiring young poet looking to share your voice, this is the perfect opportunity! The top 4 poets in this slam will win a cash prize of $50. bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6985f...

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Mass Poetry Teen Poetry Preliminary Slam at Teen Central

Are you an aspiring young poet (age 13-19) looking to share your voice? Would you like to join a team of poets and compete across Massachusetts and beyond? In partnership with BPL’s Teen Central, Mas...

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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭 @mayorwu.boston.gov · 21/02/2026

We’re bringing City Hall out of City Hall and into our neighborhoods! Led by @communityengagement.boston.gov and our incredible city teams, Office Hours will be a family-friendly, citywide, one-stop shop for residents to connect directly with me and staff from across @boston.gov.

A graphic featuring an image of Mayor Wu. Behind her are images of people chatting over information booths, and behind them is an image of the Bolling Building. Text reads: "Mayor Michelle Wu's Office Hours. Thursday, March 5, 2026 6-8 p.m. Bolling Municipal Building, 2300 Washington Street. Mayor Wu's Office Hours is a one-stop shop for support from the City of Boston. Ask the Mayor questions and connect directly with City teams and departments." A list of departments follows. Text at the bottom reads: See the full list and more information at boston.gov/officehours

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Boston Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement @oyea.boston.gov · 19/02/2026

🚨 MYS 2026 IS HERE 🚨 Swipe to see our full lineup of Boston-based speakers and performers who will be taking the stage this Saturday! If you haven't already, grab your free tickets at Boston.gov/youth-summit (tickets are required for entry). We can't wait to see you there!!

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