The Massachusetts State Police launches its "Excellence Initiative" to improve operations, community relations, and public safety, with support from state officials.

The Plymouth Police Department reported handling 726 incidents in a week, ranging from traffic stops to emergencies, highlighting their commitment to community safety.

The SJC in Massachusetts announced new leadership for the Board of Bar Overseers, appointing Richard C. Van Nostrand as chair starting July 1, 2025, along with a new vice-chair and members.

Massachusetts Department of Public Health partnered with The Fenway Institute to enhance LGBTQIA+ healthcare with educational programs for over 500,000 health professionals.

The Trump administration threatened to cut all federal funding to Harvard, alleging the university failed to protect Jewish students from discrimination.

Massachusetts is closing most hotel shelters for homeless families next week, moving up its phase-out plan by six months due to the inefficiency of hotels and families' transitions to stable housing.

MassDOT awarded $6.8 million in Shared Streets and Spaces grants to 34 cities and towns and two Regional Transit Authorities in Massachusetts to enhance street safety and connectivity.

Cambridge celebrated the opening of a Permanent Supportive Housing development at 116 Norfolk Street, providing 62 studio units for those who have experienced long-term homelessness.

The Healey-Driscoll administration criticized the Trump administration's cancellation of over $45 million meant for Massachusetts land conservation, impacting farmers, economies, and habitat preservation.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announces the return of the Donna Summer Disco Party and new dance party series at City Hall Plaza, featuring a variety of music and roller skating.

Massachusetts grants $17.9 million to 71 behavioral health organizations to support and increase the state's mental health professionals through the SCIP, benefiting clinicians-in-training and addressing workforce shortages.

Newton public schools in Massachusetts are enforcing vaccine mandates in response to a chickenpox outbreak, with unvaccinated students to be barred from classes. This follows relaxed mandates during COVID-19 and concerns over measles resurgence.

Cambridge was awarded for its climate efforts, including a carbon-free city initiative by 2026 and partnerships for renewable energy projects in North Dakota and Texas, reducing nearly one million metric tons of CO2 annually.