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Community policing gets a foothold in Jamaica Plain business district with walking beat

Brian R. Ballou — Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:00 +0000

TAKING A BEAT OUT OF CRIME Less than a week after five men were shot on Washington Street on Aug. 15, 2010, Police Commissioner Edward F. Davis implemented several community policing efforts in the Egleston Square area to assuage fear and cut down on nagging crime. Carlos Martinez, who grew up in the neighborhood, started walking the beat, striking up conversations with residents and business owners along the way. The officer has become a fixture and has helped reduced crime, many in the community say.

A's can't get to Verlander in 3-1 loss to Tigers

Janie McCauley — Sun, 13 May 2012 20:35:00 +0000

The Oakland Athletics hardly resembled the same team that pounded the Detroit Tigers the two previous days.

Verlander, Tigers top Athletics in series finale

Janie McCauley — Sun, 13 May 2012 19:35:00 +0000

Justin Verlander struck out eight to win his fourth straight decision and the Detroit Tigers beat the ailing Oakland Athletics 3-1 on Sunday to salvage a series split.

Arnold Arboretum in Boston to host 104th Lilac Sunday this weekend

Matt Rocheleau — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:50:43 +0000

The Arnold Arboretum in Boston will host the 104th Lilac Sunday this weekend. The annual event showcases the 265-acre landscape, located in the city's Jamaica Plain and Roslindale neighborhoods, that comprises the oldest public arboretum in North America.

JP voices: Attempted mugging is an eye-opening experience

Roy Greene — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:26:26 +0000

On a recent Wednesday night, I was the victim of an attempted mugging. I was walking the dog just after 11:00pm and a man jumped in front of me pointing what looked like a gun. Now I know what I would do in a situation like that.

Occupy Maine sets health care rally in Portland

Thu, 10 May 2012 05:10:00 +0000

Occupy Maine is planning a rally backed by labor groups in Portland to call for a better health care system.

City delays demolition of Home for Little Wanderers building in Jamaica Plain

Matt Rocheleau — Wed, 9 May 2012 16:21:15 +0000

A 98-year-old Jamaica Plain building that developers hope to demolish and replace with housing cannot be torn down during the next three months, according to a city ruling made at a hearing Tuesday night.

Blog tracks 'sightings' of Jessie, a mysterious monster beneath Jamaica Pond

Matt Rocheleau — Wed, 9 May 2012 16:10:17 +0000

Could there be a monster living beneath the serene waters of Jamaica Pond?

Three young turks run a Jamaica Plain pop-up restaurant with an affordable menu

Peggy Hernandez — Wed, 9 May 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Three young chefs practice their craft in a pop-up Three young turks from Jamaica Plain recently launched a pop-up restaurant. Philip V. Kruta, 22, Jeremy Kean, 25, and Corey Isgur, 23, opened Whisk, a chef’s tasting experience at Fiore’s Bakery, based on the premise that quality meals can be accessible and affordable. So far, seatings have sold out. “Whisk is a place for you if you’re a foodie and can’t afford to spend a lot of money on fine dining,” says Kean.

Recipe for asparagus tartare

Wed, 9 May 2012 01:00:00 +0000

Asparagus tartare Recipe for Asparagus tartare