Architect's rendering of proposed Pine Street Inn building
By adamg - 11/15/19 - 10:02 am

The BPDA yesterday approved a proposal by the Pine Street Inn and the Community Builders for a 202-unit apartment building on Washington Street, near Green Street, in Jamaica Plain, in which 140 units will be reserved for people in Pine Street Inn programs and the rest rented to people making no more than 80% of the Boston area median income. Read more.

Warning about West Nile Virus on a paper plate at Jamaica Pond
By adamg - 7/22/18 - 5:36 pm

At Jamaica Pond this afternoon.

By BB from Dot - 8/31/14 - 2:40 pm

I thought that Bukhara in JP had closed, but today I got a Groupon offer for them. Was I misinformed about them closing?

By Douglas Bennett - 11/30/13 - 9:33 am

Wayne Wilson was a good man who passed away on November 15, 2013.

By Ward 19 Democra... - 10/7/13 - 3:09 pm

The Ward 19 Democratic Committee will meet today, Monday, October 7, at 7:00 PM at the Roslindale Community Center.

By 500Monkeys - 5/7/13 - 4:55 pm

This newly researched and opinionated history of the Casey Overpass in Jamaica Plain may serve as useful background information for a community grappling with how and why we got here - and where we're going.

By adamg - 6/6/12 - 9:56 pm

CSA at Green St., followed by dispatcher Rhiannon Bernier and
train driver Frank Limone. Audio from MBTA.

Casey reports on a near tragedy averted at Green Street, where daughter Roozle's stuffed Nummy bunny fell onto the tracks as they were getting off the Orange Line today:

The entire train gasped. Nummy was gone. Roozle immediately started screaming, "My friend! Nummy! She fell on the tracks and now a train is going to run her over! She will be squished by the train! On the tracks! I NEED MY FRIEND!!!" I ran ahead to find anyone who could help us.

Don't worry, there's a happy ending, involving a driver who brought the train to a halt halfway up the tracks at the station - at rush hour - got out - and rescued Nummy.

By adamg - 4/26/12 - 11:23 am

City Councilor Mike Ross says riders on the E line between Brigham Circle and Heath Street shouldn't have to worry about getting flattened by crazed Massholes who ignore the "STOP" painted on the sides of open trolley doors.

By notloB - 1/30/12 - 1:12 pm

notloB Folk / Parlour Concerts presents Julie Metcalf and Andy Reiner

By adamg - 9/29/11 - 2:58 pm

Boston Police report arresting a man on charges he broke into a car on Washington Street this morning.

By adamg - 6/14/11 - 7:47 am

Cynthia tweeted around 7:30 a.m.:

Young boy fell on tracks at Stonybrook. Seems okay. Paramedics getting him out now. Orange delayed both directions. ...

By Smart People on... - 12/17/10 - 6:27 pm

A very Boston advice column is here.

Smart People On Bad Days provides serious advice in language not geared to the "Dear Abby" set, and it's written by a local Jamaica Plain author.

By adamg - 7/7/10 - 9:20 pm

Daily Worcesteria reports federal bug experts no longer think the dreaded Asian Longhorned Beetles at Faulkner Hospital came from a nursery, but instead from

By dwyer - 3/18/10 - 11:23 pm

Morgan Shaker is prominent among the young creatives at the Whitehaus – the Jamaica Plain musician, poet, and artist co-op known for its DIY philosophy and positive “yes wave” attitude. One of many musicians under that roof, he often takes a lead role as organizer and promoter of events. Friendly and thoughtful, he’s frequently called upon to share his philosophy about what the Whitehaus Family is and does.

Right now, Morgan Shaker is busy promoting Blastfest III, March 20th, at the Cambridge YMCA. It’s an equinox celebration that runs 11 AM to 11 PM and features the talents of over two dozen acts. It’s also all ages show, and admission is $5 to $10 “on a sliding scale…no one refused”– a remarkable bargain for twelve hours of entertainment. Once admitted, you may come and go as you please.

An improbably wide variety of musical styles will be represented. Taken collectively, these dissimilar sounds contribute to Blastfest’s “Weird New America” vibe. Blastfest is an unusual event for sure, but it’s also part of a tradition of independent event promoting–and simply independent doing–that is dear to a virtual community of like-minded artists worldwide.

By hsmith55 - 8/22/09 - 2:46 pm

Going to Jamaica Plain World's Fair on Sat. Sept. 12. 12noon to 6pm in Hyde/Jackson Square on Centre Street. Great event.

www.jpworldsfair.org.

By JosephPorcelli - 7/11/09 - 3:30 pm

The new recycling bins arrived at my apartment this morning in JP. I made quick video about them.

By Project Bread - 6/10/09 - 12:39 pm

Nearly $200,000 in statewide grants help families cope with the economic crisis

By dmk - 5/18/09 - 3:55 pm

Summer is coming. Time for football – signups.

The local Pop Warner Football leagues are already in process of signing up youth for the fall season in their respective neighborhoods. Pop Warner has programs for youth football players and cheerleaders in multiple age categories. The Pop Warner program in West Roxbury recently changed its name to the “Parkway Falcons” and is now accommodating youth in West Roxbury, Roslindale, and Jamaica Plain.