Cambridge partners with the CCF to provide $500,000 in aid to residents facing food insecurity due to the government shutdown, with funds allocated to local food pantries and grocery gift cards for SNAP-eligible individuals.

Boston celebrates its 3rd Supplier Diversity Week, highlighting a 345% increase in city contracts awarded to local diverse businesses since 2019, with Mayor Wu emphasizing the city's gains from these partnerships.

Governor Maura Healey honors Samuel Adams with a portrait in her office as part of Massachusetts' 250th-anniversary celebrations of the American Revolution.

Governor Maura Healey of Massachusetts has launched a SNAP Resource Hub and committed additional funds to local food aid organizations in response to the federal SNAP benefit freeze.

Boston celebrates the start of construction for mixed-income Harvard and Standish Homes in Dorchester, with city officials and partners working to provide affordable homeownership options.

Governor Healey promotes Angelo Gomez to Chair of the Massachusetts Parole Board, highlighting his extensive law enforcement experience and commitment to public safety and fairness.

Mayor Michelle Wu highlighted progress in Boston Public Schools, including better bus reliability and improved academics, while recognizing the need for ongoing reforms and addressing challenges in her first State of the Schools address.

Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell co-leads a coalition to protect education programs from federal cuts, challenging U.S. DOE TRIO program grant terminations.

The City of Boston celebrates progress at the BLUME on the Ave, with 30 income-restricted homes and commercial space for local businesses in Mattapan.

Massachusetts public colleges and universities report enrollment levels back to pre-pandemic figures, with growth driven by affordability measures like free community college programs.

Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell leads a lawsuit against the Trump administration for the illegal suspension of SNAP benefits amidst a federal shutdown.

Boston's World Cup organizers are concerned about insufficient state funding, with $5 million less than requested allocated so far, potentially affecting fan events and transportation.

Mayor Michelle Wu celebrated the reopening of Mattahunt Woods Urban Wild in Mattapan after a three-year restoration effort involving community and environmental work.