While many of us couldn’t see much last week when it was ridiculously foggy, Chris Lang was able to espy a bald eagle sitting in the tree on the island in Jamaica Pond. Bald eagle on island in Jamaica ...

Proposals are wanted for a Jamaica Plain Library site-specific art installation that commemorates the library’s renovation and reopening in 2017. The project is a collaboration between the Jamaica ...

A local nonprofit has purchased the former EnVision Hotel on South Huntington Avenue, which it has been operating as temporary transitional housing since 2022. Victory Programs is now operating the ...

It's beginning to feel like summer in Jamaica Plain -- and that means that Thursdays on the Loring Greenough House's lawn will start anew on ...

Firearm related arrests across the entire city actually stayed exactly the same in 2024 as 2023. In total, 436 firearm related arrests happened each year. Firearm arrest data includes arrests where a ...

The 2018 Jamaica Plain Boston Pride Block Party is on Sunday and it will feature the 6th Annual Divas, Dogs & Drag Show and a whole lot of dancing! Our publisher David Ertischek has been a community ...

After 16 years as the Suffolk County District Attorney, Dan Conley is choosing to not seek reelection. He intends to finish out the remainder of his term. Conley, a West Roxbury resident, was a Boston ...

Glenda pulled herself out of her harness, so unfortunately doesn’t have tags or a collar on. She is light brown with a black-tipped nose, and about 30 lbs. She’s about a foot and a few inches tall, ...

The Boston Police Department is hosting a Three Kings Day celebration on Jan. 6, and everyone is welcome to attend. There will be hot cocoa and gifts for kids. The celebration is at BPD District E-13 ...

It's beginning to feel like summer in Jamaica Plain -- and that means that Thursdays on the Loring Greenough House's lawn will start anew on ...

Four brightly colored wooden benches designed and painted by Egleston Square YMCA teens under the direction of artist Sydmarie Arroyo were delivered to the Waldren Road sitting park during the Love ...

Jamaica Plain News is an independent online news source and community platform for the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston, Mass. Our publisher David Ertischek has been a community journalist for ...