Jamaica Plain News

Investigation Continues in Man Found Slain at School and Arcadia

By Chris Helms on July 2, 2014

Boston Police have yet to release the name of the 24-year-old man found dead at School and Arcadia streets.

Police Log: Residential Break-in on Merriam Street

District E-13 (Jamaica Plain) Headquarters, Boston Police

Police Log: Residential Break-in on Merriam Street

By Chris Helms on July 2, 2014

Here are highlights from the police blotter for Jamaica Plain on Monday and Tuesday.

Stormy Forecast for First Thursday, Possibly Fourth of July

National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration map of possible storm track.

Stormy Forecast for First Thursday, Possibly Fourth of July

By Chris Helms on July 1, 2014

There’s a weather system off Georgia with an 80 percent chance of turning into a named storm and then possibly into Hurricane Arthur. And that could make for a wet, stormy Fourth of July in Boston.

Centre Street Cafe — In Current Form — Closes Monday

By Chris Helms on June 30, 2014

Monday is a bittersweet day for one of Jamaica Plain’s iconic businesses. Centre Street Cafe, which has been an anchor for the community through good times and bad over the past 20-plus years, is closing.

The Illustrated Man

By Chris Helms on June 30, 2014

Each weekday we post a random image from around the neighborhood. Here you see the hands of JP’s Nic Tharpa Cartier as he searches tattoo designs at Café Bartlett Square.

Man Acquitted in Pawlowski Killing; Another Defendant Remains Under Investigation

By Chris Helms on June 27, 2014

On Thursday, a jury cleared one man of murdering Brenda Pawlowski on Kenney Street in 2011. But the investigation continues for the other man charged with her killing.

Pride!

By Chris Helms on June 27, 2014

Your Friday Photo of the Day — of LaKita performing at the JP Pride Block Party, comes courtesy of Katie Brogan Minton via Instagram.

For Katie’s professional work, please visit her website.

Arrest Made in Arboretum Sexual Assault; Suspect Was Out on Bail on Rape Charge

File photo: The Arboretum entrance at Bussey and Walter.

Arrest Made in Arboretum Sexual Assault; Suspect Was Out on Bail on Rape Charge

By Chris Helms on June 27, 2014

The Arboretum entrance at Bussey and Walter.

UPDATE: The suspect, who was out on bail from a Roxbury rape charge according to WBZ, is being held on $50,000 bail.

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Police arrested a man Thursday night in a sexual assault and robbery that took place Wednesday morning in the Arboretum, according to prosecutors.

Woman Sexually Assaulted, Robbed at Knife-point in Arboretum

Sign for the Arborway, just around the corner from the main entrance of Arnold Arboretum

Woman Sexually Assaulted, Robbed at Knife-point in Arboretum

By Chris Helms on June 26, 2014

UPDATE: Police have made an arrest.

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Boston Police have issued a community alert after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted and robbed at knife-point in Arnold Arboretum on Wednesday.

Buzz Grows For Jamaica Plain Porchfest

Buzz Grows For Jamaica Plain Porchfest

By Chris Helms on June 26, 2014

Mindy Fried, left, and Marie Ghitman, seen here on Fried's porch, are the co-organizers of Jamaica Plain Porchfest. — Mindy Fried, left, and Marie Ghitman, seen here on Fried’s porch, are the co-organizers of Jamaica Plain Porchfest.

The buzz around Jamaica Plain Porchfest is getting out of hand. Co-organizer Marie Ghitman can’t get a tow without the repairperson enthusiastically promising to bring his family from Mattapan.