Mayor Michelle Wu appoints Dr. Guy Fish, CEO of Codman Square Health Center, to the Boston Board of Health to advance health equity and care in the city.

Groundbreaking for a mixed-income housing development at 127 Amory Street in Jamaica Plain, Boston has begun, with 96 new homes planned as part of the Jackson Square redevelopment.

Boston EMS celebrated the graduation of 32 new EMTs and the promotion of seven members, with officials emphasizing their crucial role during a ceremony.

MA Attorney General Campbell joins a coalition opposing Trump's National Guard deployment to Chicago, claiming it's an illegal act against state sovereignty.

Activists protested all day at an ICE facility in Burlington, Massachusetts, decrying the treatment of detainees and broader ICE policies, including the case of detained student Marcelo Gomes da Silva.

Boston officially recognizes Indigenous Peoples' Day to honor the original inhabitants and their legacy, replacing the second Monday of October's Columbus Day.

Boston acknowledges October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, focusing on survivor resilience, healthcare access, and the importance of early detection and research.

Massachusetts intends to join the IUCN, enhancing biodiversity conservation efforts, alongside California as the first U.S. states to do so, possibly by 2026.

The Boston City Council passed a resolution supporting first responders after an incident where a police car was set on fire and officers were attacked.

MIT rejects the Trump administration's "Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education," preserving its autonomy and values, as they conflict with the compact’s demands on tuition, student diversity, and admissions practices.

Massachusetts grants $19.7 million for the redevelopment of Brighton's Faneuil Gardens, initiating the first of five phases to modernize and expand affordable housing.

AG Andrea Joy Campbell and a 17-state coalition contest Trump executive orders that target transgender rights and DEIA initiatives, arguing they are unlawful and discriminatory.

Boston officials announced a plan for affordable music studios and housing in Allston-Brighton, led by development consultants including The Community Builders.