Boston celebrated Ayo Edebiri Day on April 10, 2025, with the actor visiting her alma mater and engaging with students.

Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell and other states sue the Trump Administration for blocking access to education funds meant for vulnerable students during the pandemic.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey advocates for $300 million annual funding increase for local infrastructure, focusing on roads and bridges to support municipalities, enhance safety, and prepare for the future.

Phillip Owens is appointed as the Superintendent-in-Chief of Boston Police Department, expected to shape policy and community engagement with his 32 years of experience.

Massachusetts business leaders met with Governor Healey to discuss the troubling economic impact of President Trump's tariffs and their implications for the state.

AG Campbell leads an AG coalition supporting LGBTQ-inclusive books in Maryland schools, arguing it promotes inclusivity without infringing on religious freedom.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu unveiled a cautious $4.8 billion budget for fiscal year 2026, bracing for economic challenges under the current federal administration.

Massachusetts officials announce the first funding commitment from the Momentum Fund, aiming to create mixed-income housing, including 92 rental homes in East Milton, with a broader goal of at least 1,000 multifamily units statewide.

The Boston City Council supports Bill S.403 to improve the MSBA for faster school construction in Massachusetts, addressing delays and funding issues.

Protestors interrupted a Tufts event with Rep. Moulton, demanding the release of detained Turkish student Öztürk. Moulton criticized the Trump administration and ICE, likening their actions to the Gestapo.

The Plymouth Police Department reported 681 incidents, 8 arrests, and 15 criminal complaints from March 30 to April 5, also responding to 21 car accidents and conducting 81 traffic stops.

Residents discussed a 200-page audit of the Canton Police Department that found procedural issues but no deliberate misconduct, addressing community-police relations.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced her campaign for a second term, highlighting her office's work on safer streets, affordable housing, and climate initiatives, while her opponents criticize her approach.