Boston religious leaders and community members reflect on the role of religion in President Donald Trump’s policies, following a bishop’s call for mercy amid several executive orders passed by Trump during his first day in office.
Three days after President Donald Trump was sworn into office, Kimberley Gilbert, an English immigrant who lives in Weymouth, began sending her eight-year-old daughter to school with her birth certificate.
Mayor Michelle Wu announced a new initiative Jan. 23 to protect families with children in the Boston Public School system facing eviction. The initiative, the Access to Counsel Pilot Program, will provide eligible families with emergency rental assistance, legal representation and housing search services.
The Boston City Council passed a resolution Wednesday to recognize Jan. 18 as “Day of Care” and discussed displacement resulting from plans for future housing development.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Jan. 24 to review the Federal Emergency Management Agency, sparking concerns over the future of federal disaster relief in Massachusetts.
The Boston Public Schools Office of Capital Planning introduced a “Long-Term Facilities Plan” Jan. 22, outlining the closure of some schools and merging others.
Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan proposed a new tax on sugar-sweetened beverages Jan. 15, aiming to combat the disproportionate impact of diet-related diseases on low-income residents.
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Landmark Commission designated Boston City Hall as an official historic landmark on Jan. 24 despite the building’s criticism from the public.
Gov. Maura Healey shared her nearly $62 billion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year on Wednesday. The proposal, which has yet to be approved by the legislature, aims to bolster public education, stabilize transportation and prioritize affordable housing initiatives in Massachusetts.
As a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel began in Gaza on Jan. 19, halting 470 days of warfare, New England leaders and organizations are responding with mixed thoughts.
