Boston City Councilor John FitzGerald proposes granting pregnant women and new mothers access to handicap parking spaces to alleviate physical and logistical challenges.

BCYF names new directors for its Charlestown, Hyde Park, and Mattahunt community centers, focusing on providing effective programming and community engagement.

Rachael Rollins, ex-U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts, has her law license suspended due to unpaid registration fees.

The IRS introduced Direct File, a free online tax filing service for simple returns in 12 states, aimed at simplifying the filing process and challenging commercial tax prep software.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration in Massachusetts launched "Climate Action is for All of Us," a campaign encouraging residents to take personal steps against global warming.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu sustains the BPS Sundays initiative as is, dismissing calls for extending it beyond Boston Public School students to include charter and parochial students.

President Biden visits New Hampshire, focusing on economic issues and healthcare ahead of primary contests, indicating the state's importance in elections.

The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts upheld Brookline's ban on tobacco sales to individuals born in the 21st century, siding against store owners who challenged the bylaw.

A House committee has approved a bill potentially leading to a nationwide TikTok ban, raising concerns for users and sparking debate over free speech and espionage risks.

Restaurant owners in Boston's North End are intensifying their lawsuit against Mayor Michelle Wu, seeking millions in damages for alleged unfair outdoor dining bans specific to their area.

The Boston Black Male Advancement 2024 Empowerment Summit focused on addressing systemic inequities for Black men, with discussions on wealth, education, and economic opportunities.

Massachusetts launches a state initiative to help families in emergency shelters find housing and jobs through a partnership with eight resettlement agencies, backed by state funding and support.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration launched a $5 million Massachusetts grant program focusing on substance use disorder, emphasizing community-based prevention, recovery, and treatment efforts.