Jamaica Plain News

JP CA$H MOB Benefits Monumental Cupcakes

By Chris Helms on May 1, 2014

JP CA$H MOB Benefits Monumental Cupcakes

You already know that JP’s Monumental Cupcakes makes some of the city’s best desserts. Thursday night it’s time to show them some local cash love.

Clogged Drain Creates ‘Giant Lake’ at Forest Hills Station

A Citizens Connect report on flooding at Forest Hills Station.

Clogged Drain Creates ‘Giant Lake’ at Forest Hills Station

By Chris Helms on May 1, 2014

A resident reports that a clogged drain at Forest Hills Station’s upper busway has caused a “giant lake.”

JP Boy Struck, Hospitalized in Accident That Closed Amory

By Chris Helms on April 30, 2014

A Jamaica Plain 15-year-old is recovering from a concussion and broken ankle after being hit by a van at the corner of Boylston and Amory.

Here’s Your Map to Nearly 40 First Thursday Art Walk Locations

Screen shot of top of map for First Thursdays Art Walk for May 1, 2014

Here’s Your Map to Nearly 40 First Thursday Art Walk Locations

By Chris Helms on April 30, 2014

The second “First Thursday Art Walk” of 2014 happens from 5-9 p.m. on Thursday, May 1.

Police Log: Drug Arrests Made on Amory, South

District E-13 of the Boston Police Department, 3345 Washington St.

Police Log: Drug Arrests Made on Amory, South

By Chris Helms on April 30, 2014

Here are highlights from the police blotter for Jamaica Plain on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Behan Hosts Hearing on Red Tape Reduction for Small Biz

Brendan Behan Pub, 378 Centre St., Jamaica Plain

Behan Hosts Hearing on Red Tape Reduction for Small Biz

By Chris Helms on April 30, 2014

It’s no secret it’s a nightmare trying to start a small business in Boston. In the past few months, local politicians have been promising to streamline the city’s cumbersome permit and license system.

Rare Sidecar Motorcycle on Burroughs Street

Ural sidecar motorcycle parked on Burroughs Street. April 2014.

Rare Sidecar Motorcycle on Burroughs Street

By Chris Helms on April 29, 2014

This Photo of the Day comes from William Brokhof. People who know their motorcycles say this Ural is quite a special vehicle.

Wake Up The Earth Festival Set For Saturday

Wake Up The Earth Festival Set For Saturday

By Chris Helms on April 29, 2014

Hello neighborhood! It’s Tuesday, April 29 and here’s your Morning Memo on all things JP.

Arrest Made in Bourne Neighborhood Break-in

Boston Police wagon for District E-13 (Jamaica Plain) on Green Street Friday, April 18, 2014

Arrest Made in Bourne Neighborhood Break-in

By Chris Helms on April 28, 2014

Here are highlights from the police blotter for Jamaica Plain on Wednesday and Thursday.

Dumpster Monster is Totes Adorbs

By Chris Helms on April 28, 2014

Photographer Kristen Schueler captured this “Dumpster monster” on her travels around the neighborhood. As she noted on her Instagram account, “Dumpster monster is adorable.”