US states sue Meta, alleging addictive design features of Instagram, Facebook harm youths mental health, and violate privacy laws of minors.

Boston explores designating the historical Industrial School for Girls as a landmark, seeks public opinion for final decision.

MassDOT applies for 5.5M SMART funding to enhance transportation safety and efficiency through technology advancements.

Boston City Council endorses a pedestrian plaza at New Edgerly Road, echoing global trends in improving pedestrian safety and urban aesthetics.

Explore Bostons commitment to adult literacy, boosting access to learning through increased funding and targeted task forces.

Massachusetts Governor Healey nominates Audrey Murillo and Michael Pineault for Juvenile and Superior Courts respectively.

Healey-Driscoll Administrations 4.8M initiative aims to enhance skills of early education professionals in Massachusetts, improving childcare quality.

Mayor Michelle Wu's Welcome Home, Boston initiative aims to create affordable homeownership opportunities on once-vacant city-owned lands. A diverse set of four development teams have been selected to work on the first phase of the project.

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announces over $665,000 in citations against Boston-based Neptune Garment Company for wage, overtime, and sick time violations, as the Massachusetts wage and hour laws aim to protect workers' rights.

As cities across the United States continue to prioritize inclusivity and equity for all citizens, Somerville, Massachusetts, follows the recent example of its neighboring town Boston in eliminating the requirement of sex and gender identification on marriage certificates.

Governor Maura Healey files legislation unlocking $800 million for Massachusetts to compete for federal funding. This investment aims to promote economic development, infrastructure, and climate resiliency.

Mayor Michelle Wu appoints Beata Coloyan, an accomplished public servant, as the new Executive Director of Boston's Office of Neighborhood Services, highlighting the continuing advancement of women in leadership roles.

On October 18, the Massachusetts House passed a comprehensive gun bill aimed at strengthening firearm laws, addressing unregistered "ghost guns," and enhancing the state's assault-style weapons ban, in response to the 2022 U.S. Supreme Court ruling on public firearm-carry rights. The bill's future now depends on the Massachusetts Senate's version, which will be combined with the House version to create a single bill for the governor's signature.