Irishman Seamus Culleton detained by ICE for visa overstay, despite being married to a U.S. citizen, spurs international concern and criticism about detention conditions.

OnyxGroup has withdrawn from the Parcel P3 project in Roxbury, backing Mayor Wu’s plan for a vocational school, contrary to its partners’ vision for housing and commercial use.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu will speak at the Munich Security Conference, focusing on city leadership and democracy, joining leaders such as Warsaw's and Kyiv's mayors.

Boston City Council is discussing an immigrant emergency response fund to support immigrant communities through legal aid and other assistance amidst immigration operations.

Students, staff and community members rallied at UMass Amherst to oppose a state budget plan that would raise out-of-pocket health costs and limit GLP‑1 drug coverage for many public workers.

Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore calls President Trump’s push to "nationalize" voting unconstitutional and warns proposed changes could disenfranchise voters.

Massachusetts is holding billions in unclaimed property; a local couple's year‑long claim shows why payouts can stall.

The Boston Curb Lab was launched to address urban space conflicts, digitizing parking rules to improve navigation, and has been nationally recognized for its innovation.

Massachusetts House considers a bill targeting AI's role in political campaigns, especially to prevent misinformation and to maintain election integrity.

Massachusetts Auditor DiZoglio sues the state Legislature for not complying with an audit, while AG Campbell declines to represent her, leading DiZoglio to seek court approval for self-representation.

The Boston Globe’s 'Snitch City' series has prompted lawmakers and the state’s POST Commission to weigh new rules, audits and tougher reporting for confidential informants.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu now supports a strict statewide rent control measure, which could lead to the toughest such laws in the U.S., despite previous opposition due to concerns about housing production.

Boston’s civilian watchdog served subpoenas on nine officers — the first time the office has used that power — and warned it could seek court enforcement if they refuse.