Boston's Mayor Michelle Wu announces the launch of the 2024 Outdoor Dining Program, featuring streamlined processes for businesses, new resources, and seasonal dates from May 1 to October 31.

The Healey-Driscoll administration in Massachusetts awarded $3.8 million in grants to local nonprofits to enhance security against hate crimes, with future funding plans outlined.

The Cherish Act in Massachusetts gains support, aiming to increase funding for public higher education, freeze tuition fees, and expand accessibility.

The Boston City Council supports the HERO Act, aimed to enhance services for Massachusetts' 260,000 veterans, including policy changes and increased benefits.

The Massachusetts Republican Party is relocating its headquarters from Woburn to Boston's West End, aiming to revitalize the party's presence in the state.

Harvard University appoints Kenneth C. Frazier and Joseph Y. Bae to its governing board, with their extensive business and leadership experience anticipated to benefit the institution.

Mayor Michelle Wu launches Black History Month in Boston with a month-long schedule of cultural events, including lighting landmarks and a series of educational and celebratory activities.

Boston City Councilor Benjamin Weber proposes guaranteed legal aid for tenants in eviction cases, highlighting disparities in legal representation between tenants and landlords.

Mayor Michelle Wu introduces free cultural institution visits for Boston Public School students and families, starting with the Museum of Science and the New England Aquarium.

The Massachusetts State Senate voted 37-3 for a gun reform bill aimed at increasing gun control, including measures against "ghost guns" and restrictions on firearms in government buildings.

Mayor Wu and over 270 volunteers conducted Boston's 44th annual homelessness census to gather data essential for allocating city resources and federal funding.

Massachusetts officials request EPA to reverse a $30 million reduction in lead pipe replacement funding, citing negative impacts on safe drinking water, particularly in marginalized communities.

Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell joins a 24-state coalition opposing restrictions on the abortion pill mifepristone, challenging a Fifth Circuit Court ruling.