Mayor Michelle Wu has unveiled Boston's "Safe, Healthy and Active Summer 2025" plan, including violence prevention and community events, bolstered by a $1 million pledge from the Cummings Foundation.

Massachusetts bar advocates plan to decline new criminal cases from Tuesday seeking increased pay, risking court system strain and undermining legal representation quality for poorer defendants.

Hundreds gathered in Boston on Memorial Day to honor veterans and protest for immigrant rights. Mass 50501 organized the event, where speakers, including veterans, voiced concerns over democracy and immigration practices under Trump's administration.

Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell leads 19 attorneys general in urging the AMA to protect abortion and gender-affirming care providers from board certification risks in restrictive states.

The Trump administration directs federal agencies to cancel all contracts with Harvard, citing concerns over alleged race discrimination and insufficient protection for Jewish students.

The Plymouth Police Department detailed their activity from May 18-24, including 732 incidents, 29 motor vehicle accidents, 38 accidental 911 calls, 13 arrests, and 9 criminal complaints.

Trump considers shifting $3 billion from Harvard to trade schools, criticizing the university for alleged antisemitism and national security concerns.

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore Harvard researchers' LGBTQ+ studies, citing likely First Amendment and Administrative Procedure Act violation success.

Boston began construction on a new EMS station to serve the growing South Boston Waterfront, with a groundbreaking ceremony and a $16 million project budget.

A federal judge granted Harvard's request to temporarily block the Trump administration's policy that could have led to the deportation of foreign students, safeguarding the university's international community.

Harvard University sues the Trump administration over a ban on enrolling foreign students, citing potential First Amendment violations and seeking a temporary restraining order against the ban's enforcement.

Boston officials call for a review of bus safety after a child was fatally struck by a school bus, with former prosecutor Natashia Tidwell leading the investigation.

Boston's Zoning Commission approved new Squares + Streets zoning for Roslindale Square, aiming to boost mixed-use development, walkability, business support, housing growth, and community involvement in planning.