All that the Pats had to do on Sunday was lose to the Buffalo Bills — something the Patriots had done on 13 previous occasions this season. But they blew it — they won! — and thereby dropped to the #4 ...

City Councilor Brian Worrell (District 4) introduced a home-rule petition to increase the senior homeowner tax exemption, which would increase the amount of the exemption and update the income ...

In anticipation of increased wintertime shelter needs for individuals experiencing homelessness, the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities has awarded $9.9 million in supplemental grants ...

On Tuesday, the Planning Department hosted a meeting where proponents of a project to bring commercial space and several units to 3458 Washington Street presented their plans to the public.

The Zoning Committee of the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) held a regular meeting this past Wednesday (January 8). There was one item on the agenda, an application for two variances needed ...

For almost 50 years, Jimmy Carter practiced the ideals that he preached from the pulpit in his small Baptist Church. His work with Habitat for Humanity, his efforts to eradicate the Guinea worm ...

Prevent violence by confronting its origins Dear Editor, Little public attention is given to the origins of violent behavior. However, long-term studies have significant, overlooked findings. For ...

The demise of the dictatorship in Syria this weekend that brought to an end 50 years of brutal rule by the Assad family — Bashir al-Assad had succeeded his father, Hafez al-Assad — was startling to ...

Mayor Michelle Wu joined Senator Ed Markey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) officials, state officials and local partners to announce that the City of Boston has been awarded $9 ...

The Enchanted Trolley tour made a stop in Jamaica Plain at the JP Monument. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joined and Mrs Claus in bringing the holiday spirit to JP and lighting up the holiday tree. Shown ...

The Board of Directors of the Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) held its regular monthly meeting on, December 2, via Zoom. Chair Kay Mathew presided over the session that included fellow members of the ...