Join the Jamaica Plain Historical Society to tour this part of the JP neighborhood which developed from 19th-century summer estates into a model suburban enclave. It contains examples representative ...

Applications are now being accepted for a new apartment building for low-income seniors older than 62-years-old. 3371 Washington Street The new 5-story apartment building at 3371 Washington St., is ...

Block parties are great community builders, whether it’s for one block or a neighborhood — and the city wants to help fund block parties across the city. City summer block party grants can be up to ...

The Zoning Board of Appeal approved a plan to replace an old gas station on Centre Street with a four-story, 12-unit apartment building, and one commercial space. The site at 561-579 Centre St. is ...

Jamaica Plain’s Kaia Minn won a state title for creating a biodegradable seed pouch designed to reforest areas devastated by wildfire or deforestation. The 12-year-old’s invention earned her the honor ...

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley railed on President Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” — making it clear that it will be downright ugly for the majority of Americans. The bill passed the Senate and is now ...

Last updated on June 22, 2025 It’s hard to keep track of the name of the restaurant at 3840 Washington Street in Forest Hills. This week, the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council Public Service ...

Know any teenagers who would be a great addition to influence city policies by being a member of the Mayor’s Youth Council? Then direct them to the Council’s online application. The Mayor’s Youth ...

District 6 City Councilor Ben Weber’s No Kings resolution wasn’t filed in time to recognize that our country is fighting for independence from monarchy on July 4, 2025, but that’s not stopping him ...

Well, they’re not real butterflies. Just an assortment of beautiful images of painted butterflies on trash barrels along the Southwest Corridor Park. The Southwest Corridor Park shared images on ...

Last updated on June 24, 2025 The Boston Ward 11 Democratic Committee endorsed four at-large Boston City Council candidates — three incumbents and one challenger — at their June 23 meeting at ...

Two new residential buildings part of the Mildred Hailey Apartments are now accepting lottery applications. The buildings, called 2 & 6 Lamartine, include 124 income-restricted rental units, and ...