Harvard protests DHS demands, with risks to international students and university funding due to unmet Trump administration's requests for records and curbing campus activities.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and BPS Superintendent unveiled a report and new procedures to enhance school bus services, achieving a 94% on-time rate and addressing ridership efficiency with new technology and operations strategies.

Boston celebrated the opening of Betty Greene Apartments in Jackson Square, providing affordable housing and commercial space, with Mayor Wu highlighting its role in community inclusivity.

MassDOT issued a travel advisory for increased traffic and road closures due to the 250th anniversary of Massachusetts and the Boston Marathon on Patriots' Day weekend. Users are advised to plan ahead and use public transportation.

DHS threatens to revoke Harvard University's certification for the Student and Exchange Visitor Program over demands for records on foreign students' visa holders' alleged activities, with a compliance deadline set for April 30, 2025.

The Trump Administration canceled a $90 million FEMA BRIC grant for Massachusetts, raising concerns among state and local officials about resilience against extreme weather.

Massachusetts has updated its Economic Development Incentive Program to attract businesses, removing the $5 million cap on tax credits and streamlining application processes to promote growth across the state.

Massachusetts' Healey-Driscoll Administration launched the Waste Reduction Innovation Grant to fund businesses and non-profits advancing waste reduction.

Harvard University contests the Trump administration's suspension of $2.2 billion in grants over the school's handling of campus activism, marking a trend of financial repercussions for Ivy League institutions.

Massachusetts launched the TRBO initiative with CAM to support businesses affected by Trump's tariffs, focusing on manufacturing sector stability and supply chain resilience.

Harvard refuses to comply with the Trump administration's demands regarding diversity policies and international student screening, asserting academic independence from government influence.

The Plymouth Police Department summarized their weekly activities on social media, including 612 incidents, 17 arrests, 26 car accidents, and 54 traffic stops from April 6-12.

Mayor Wu announces Boston 250, celebrating the city's role in the American Revolution, featuring a kickoff event on April 18 with historical activities and reenactments.