Dr. Jon Santiago is resigning this fall as Massachusetts' first cabinet-level veterans secretary after making significant reforms, including securing $263 million for veterans' homes and pioneering the HERO Act.

MassTrails 10 Campaign launches in Massachusetts, highlighting ten top trails for outdoor activities and connecting them to local transport, supported by various state departments and the Conine Family Foundation.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced a $40 million investment in affordable housing, focusing on projects that cater to various income levels and vulnerable populations through an annual RFP process.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration unveiled a 25-year environmental conservation plan for Massachusetts, focusing on biodiversity and joining international conservation efforts.

Two Massachusetts high schools are ranked in the top 100 nationwide, with Boston Latin School at 46th and Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School at 96th, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Massachusetts awarded $20 million in grants to 30 school districts to expand preschool access, benefiting approximately 3,200 children, with an emphasis on students of color and English Learners.

Massachusetts' Healey-Driscoll Administration launched a $10 million Commercial Conversion Tax Credit Initiative to turn commercial spaces into residential housing.

Boston is hosting the Marine Corps' 250th birthday celebrations with events, military vehicle displays, and helicopter flyovers, prompting noise advisories for residents. The week includes public workouts, band performances, and a closing ceremony.

Massachusetts invests $9.3 million in early literacy programs across 29 school districts, enhancing preschool through 3rd grade reading and writing education.

Protesters in Boston, supported by the GoTopless and Raëlian movements, plan a topless march to challenge gender-discriminatory laws against female toplessness.

Mayor Michelle Wu of Boston stands firm against complying with the Trump administration's immigration policies, in support of the city's sanctuary status and community safety.

The Healey-Driscoll administration in Massachusetts has launched 18 new career technical education programs in high schools, increasing seats by 900, including diverse fields like aviation maintenance and biotechnology.

Mayor Michelle Wu announced reforms to the Boston Zoning Code to streamline development review, increasing the BCDC review threshold and easing renovation processes, with a focus on predictability, sustainability, and digital communications.