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Developer proposes 289 residential units, retail in Jamaica Plain

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:38:19 GMT

A developer is proposing to build 289 residential units, ground-floor retail and parking at the former Hughes Oil site in the Forest Hills area of Jamaica Plain.

Proclamations presented to survivors of Armenian Genocide at center in Jamaica Plain

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:57:05 GMT

Three local legislators visited the Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jamaica Plain to present proclamations to five residents there who are survivors of the Armenian Genocide.

Severe thunderstorms strike Boston area

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:10:03 GMT

Forecasters issued severe thunderstorm warnings Monday for various areas of Massachusetts as powerful storms swept east across the state. Here are some images of the storm shared on Twitter by Boston-area residents. [View the story "Severe thunderstorms strike Boston area"...

MBTA to make its 15 busiest bus routes faster, more reliable; work includes moving, eliminating stops

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:17:39 GMT

The MBTA says it will make its 15 busiest bus routes faster, more reliable, and more accessible through a series of changes this summer, which include relocating some stops and eliminating others.

Capturing the MBTA, rust and all

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:40:13 GMT

Have you ever tried to describe the MBTA to someone who's never ridden on it? What did you say?

Report details Boston neighborhoods with the lowest commute times

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:41:48 GMT

Residents of Beacon Hill, the Fenway, and downtown are most likely to have commutes of less than half an hour, while residents of Mattapan, Roxbury, and Dorchester are most likely to commute for more than one hour, according to a new report from the citys redevelopment authority.

Buses to replace trains on part of Orange Line June 15, 16

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:38:13 GMT

Buses will replace train service between Forest Hills Station and Ruggles Station this weekend due to scheduled maintenance, according to MBTA officials.

State to unveil 3 proposals to improve bike, foot access to Jamaica Pond

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:05:41 GMT

The state plans to unveil three proposals to improve safety and access for pedestrians and cyclists crossing Perkins Street and Francis Parkman Drive to get to and from Jamaica Pond in Jamaica Plain, officials said.

Copley Square group photo will cap Emerson students' Boston Strong campaign

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:54:39 GMT

The Emerson College students who raised more than $890,000 through t-shirt sales for the One Fund are inviting everyone who has purchased one of their "Boston Strong" t-shirts to a group photo shoot Tuesday in Copley Square.

Neighbors voice support for proposed 13-story, 195-unit apartment building in Jamaica Plain

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:46:09 GMT

Most residents and business owners at a meeting Monday night expressed support for a proposal to build a 13-story building with 195 apartments and ground-floor retail space on a wooded lot on South Huntington Avenue in Jamaica Plain. The developer hopes to clear a major hurdle in the city approval process Thursday night, when the proposal will be voted on by the Boston Redevelopment Authority board.

Berklee's summer concerts bring free music to Boston neighborhoods

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:26:37 GMT

Berklee College of Musics Summer in the City concert series will bring more than 200 outdoor shows to the city through September featuring an array of artists and musical styles.

Riders complain about the MBTA, by the numbers

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 21:03:23 GMT

When people tweet about the MBTA, often they're expressing their opinions about things like its speed, cleanliness, and customer service -- or its lack of all three.

Hyde Square Task Force 'Rookie Runners' to hold 2nd annual 5k in Jamaica Plain

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 23:09:41 GMT

The Hyde Square Task Force Rookie Runners group will host their second annual Neighborhood 5k Run/Walk in Jamaica Plain on Saturday, June 8.

Children's science festival in Jamaica Plain set for Sunday, June 9

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 19:32:36 GMT

A childrens science festival hosted by the citys parks department will be held in Jamaica Plain on Sunday, June 9, officials said.

JP charity to honor shop owner who donated $200k Princess Diana dress

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 19:29:53 GMT

A Jamaica Plain charity that feeds people who are critically ill will honor three longtime supporters this week, including a former Back Bay boutique owner who donated a gown worn by Princess Diana that later sold for $200,000, helping the nonprofit open its first kitchen.

Cyclist from Jamaica Plain dies after being hit by truck on California highway

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:01:32 GMT

A 24-year-old Jamaica Plain man was killed when he was struck by a pickup truck while riding a bicycle on a highway in California over the weekend, authorities there said.

New adult day care, public housing units open in Jamaica Plain

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:14:24 GMT

Officials over the weekend marked the grand-opening of a newly-renovated building that houses an adult day care center and a dozen public housing apartments for seniors and adults with disabilities near where Jamaica Plain and Roxbury meet.

15th annual Lantern Festival set for July 18 at Forest Hills Cemetery in Jamaica Plain

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 19:19:10 GMT

The 15th annual Lantern Festival is set for Thursday, July 18, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

What's the best independent coffee shop in Greater Boston?

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:47:33 GMT

We're obsessed with coffee over at Boston.com, so wanted to put together Coffee Week to celebrate all things java! New interactives, maps, and galleries for the caffeine-obsessed will be unveiled each day this week. On Sunday, we wrote and mapped...

It is (almost) too hot to even complain about the MBTA

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 00:15:36 GMT

It's hot out there, and the only part of Boston that gets hotter than the outdoors is the MBTA.

Philip Frattaroli, North End restaurant-empire scion, seeks citywide Council seat

Fri, 31 May 2013 19:25:54 GMT

North End resident and restaurateur Philip Frattaroli had a busy day on Wednesday.

Lifeguards will be at state-owned pools, beaches for an extra day this weekend due to hot weather

Thu, 30 May 2013 17:31:03 GMT

Lifeguards will be on-hand for an extra day this weekend at state-owned pools and beaches with temperatures expected be hovering near 90 degrees for the next four days through Sunday, officials announced Thursday.

Boston aims to eliminate red tape around urban agriculture; meetings set to discuss proposed rezoning

Wed, 29 May 2013 21:47:43 GMT

Boston officials are preparing to present a draft version of new citywide zoning rules designed to expand opportunities for urban agriculture, which is largely prohibited under existing zoning rules.

City Councilor Matt O'Malley to hold office hours at Egleston Farmers Market in June

Wed, 29 May 2013 18:39:18 GMT

Boston City Councilor Matt OMalley, who holds his district office hours at different locations in Jamaica Plain and West Roxbury each month, will add a visit to the Egleston Farmers Market in June.

Jamaica Plain artist sketches MBTA stops, explores city

Wed, 29 May 2013 14:40:02 GMT

Jamaica Plain resident Laura Meilman launched "Project T-scapes," her plan to visit and draw each of the MBTA's T stations, in January.