Jamaica Plain has lots of little free libraries across the neighborhood, and at least one little free toy exchange. The toy ...

One of Jamaica Plain’s businesses dating back to before the United States was a country, and a business that opened just last year, were among a group of businesses to receive storefront grants. The ...

Jamaica Plain-based Circus Up was one of four Boston organizations to receive an additional grant along with the dozens of cultural organizations that received grants across the city. “Circus Up is ...

After a foot chase on early Sunday morning, Boston Police arrested a male 14-year-old on multiple firearm offenses, who also had two active arrest warrants for assault and battery on a police officer ...

Black swallowwort is a highly invasive vine that is toxic to monarch butterflies, deer, and outcompetes native plants — and there are particular ways to stop its spread. Black swallowwort growing on a ...

The Franklin Park Coalition will discuss new ecological restoration efforts around Franklin Park in a virtual July 14 meeting. You’ll also learn how you can get involved through volunteer days and ...

As expected, the Boston Ward 19 Democratic Committee endorsed Mayor Michelle Wu for reelection at their last meeting on July 7. The Committee also endorsed four at-large city council incumbents: ...

Those large trees along the Jamaicaway started as slender saplings a long time ago, and the soon-to-be planted 55 new trees along the Emerald Necklace, will hopefully live as long as the current ...

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 ...

Vee Vee has long been a delectable favorite in Jamaica Plain. But there are some new and important tasty changes — a new name (sort of), new highly regarded chef, and new menu. The owners of Vee Vee, ...

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 ...