The Cambridge Fire Department is seeking volunteers to "adopt" and clear snow from fire hydrants, aiming to ensure quick emergency access and promote community service.

The Massachusetts DPU has initiated an inquiry to explore ways to make energy costs more manageable for residents struggling with expensive utility bills.

Cambridge Inspectional Services Department updates counter hours starting February 5 to improve service efficiency, seeking public patience during the transition.

Boston Public Schools may close or merge nearly half its schools due to student enrollment decline and outdated infrastructure. The district's plan points to uncomfortable changes ahead.

Massachusetts's Healey-Driscoll Administration invests $50 million in forest conservation to combat climate change and meet emissions targets by 2050.

DCR and Greenbelt partner to permanently protect Lynn Woods from development, securing over 2,000 acres as a public natural resource for recreation and conservation.

E. Denise Simmons has been elected as the mayor of Cambridge, Massachusetts, for a third term, succeeding Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui amid allegations of a toxic workplace.

Claudine Gay resigned as Harvard's president due to institutional challenges, with Alan Garber named interim leader amid controversies surrounding her tenure.

Harvard University President Claudine Gay is resigning amidst controversies such as mishandling antisemitism claims and alleged plagiarism in her work.

Ruthzee Louijeune has been unanimously voted in as the new Boston City Council president, promising to address issues like housing and waste management while promoting unity and collaboration.

Shenna Bellows' home was targeted by a "swatting call" after her decision to exclude Trump from Maine's ballot.

Massachusetts introduces a tax relief package to save residents over $500 million this fiscal year, with benefits growing to $1 billion by 2027. However, the state's minimum wage will not increase, differing from recent annual raises.

Maine's Secretary of State disqualified Trump from the state's Republican primary citing the 14th Amendment, pending an appeal. The decision has sparked divisive reactions.