Jamaica-Plain News

A A In February, Democrats and unenrolled voters gathered at a caucus in Jamaica Plain to elect local representatives to the convention.

A "Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.

Jamaica Plain boasts three of the city's Public School valedictorians this year.

The following arrest report is based on Brookline Police Department reports for May 21 through 27.

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for the Suffolk County, which includes Jamaica Plain.

After 13 weeks of winners, our Best Of Patch Readers' Choice 2012 is going on summer hiatus.A Since we started a few months ago, our readers have voted and voiced their opinion to select some of the best businesses and services in Jamaica Plain, including: JP's Best Bike Shop JP's Best Restaurant for Kids JP's Hidden Gem JP's Best Preschool/Daycare ... (more)

A "Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.

Sebastian Buhaley of Jamaica Plain, already a CrossFit believer, runs the obstacle course at a Tough Mudder event this month at Mt.

At about 3:15pm, on Friday, May 25, 2012, officers from District E-13 were on patrol in the area of Egleston Square when they were approached by an employee of McDonald's Restaurant.A The employee stated to officer there was an unruly patron inside causing a disturbance.

Submitted by Sherry Jackson, Needham COA Associate Director If you walk two to four miles, a couple of days a week, then the Needham Senior Center Walking Club is for you.

Jamaica Plain is home to one of the state's five Veterans Administration hospitals.

Calling the demolition of the Monsignor William J. Casey Overpass in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston a "second Big Dig," Mayor Thomas Menino said he would have preferred to see the roadway remain, according to the Jamaica Plain Gazette .

Dear Mayor Menino: Today I read a couple of news articles that disappointed me so greatly, I wanted to write to let you know personally.A In the articles , you state an opinion on the Casey Overpass project, i.e., that you would prefer a replacement overpass to the so-called "at-grade" solution.

When a local couple in their 60s recently divorced after 16 years of marriage, attorney Nancy Van Tine said one of the sticking points was determining custody of their dog.

ARRAIGNMENTS LUMBERT, JOSHUA T., 28, 16 Holly Lane, East Falmouth; removal/alteration of machinery ID number, receiving stolen property over $250, April 2 in Falmouth.

A Each year, Mary Hathaway treks down to East Street hours before the annual Flag Day Parade is due to come by.

For most Jamaica Plain residents, planned disruptions along the far end of the Orange Line won't have a huge impact.

The Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Company unveiled a new memorial coach Wednesday honoring the Massachusetts men and women who have lost their lives while serving in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Carl F. Zahn , 83, died Feb. 27, 2012 in Sarasota, Fla. He was the longtime publication director for the Museum of Fine Arts and a gifted designer.

After an "agonizing, torturing and frustrating" review of the Boston Public School's proposal to shuffle facilities in an effort to expand access to high performing schools, the City Council approved the plan Wednesday - despite strong opposition from Mission Hill parents.