Mayor Michelle Wu celebrated the opening of the renovated McGann Playground in Hyde Park, Boston, with features like new equipment, a splash pad, and sustainability additions.

Edna V. Bynoe Playground in Roxbury undergoes a $1.12 million renovation, adding a splash pad and new play equipment, in honor of the community leader Edna V. Bynoe.

Boston's Mother's Rest Park in the Four Corners neighborhood reopens after a $1.99 million renovation, featuring new play areas and amenities for community use.

The 2024 Boston Parks and Recreation Summer Program Guide is now available, offering a variety of free events including concerts, art classes, and sports leagues for all ages.

Salisbury Beach is set to receive $1.75 million from the state for dune restoration to combat erosion and prepare for future storms. The project is part of a larger $6 million coastal resilience strategy.

Cambridge has activated waterplay features in public parks to help families cool off during the heat, with a map available online for locations, although a couple of parks are currently closed for repairs.

Massachusetts sees a growing black bear population, now over 5,000 strong. This includes conservation efforts and research on bear health and patterns.

A gray whale, believed extinct in the Atlantic, was spotted by researchers from the New England Aquarium near Nantucket, suggesting climate change is altering migration patterns.

An endangered North Atlantic right whale was found dead, entangled in rope off Martha's Vineyard, highlighting the species' dire situation. NOAA and other organizations plan a necropsy.

Friends of Hobart Park lead a volunteer tree planting initiative, aiding urban greenery in Brighton and sparking community bonding.

Surfers encounter great white shark in Cape Cod. The public is urged to report sightings via the Sharktivity app for safety.

Invasive spotted lanternfly infestation spreads to Wellesley, Massachusetts, threatening local agriculture and economy.

Mayor Michelle Wu announced an $11 million grant obtained by the City of Boston.