In July, the Arnold Arboretum’s landscape comes alive with the broad, luminous blooms of temperate hydrangeas—plants that reward close observation, particularly when encountered in their diversity.

A developer has proposed demolishing the existing Poor Clare Nuns Monastery and replacing it with a new building for 158 residential units. This new proposal is different than the previous iteration ...

A city open mic concert series highlighting Berklee College of Music performers at the Mozart Playground will also be a chance for you to take the stage! You have to signup by emailing Steve ...

The free, 13th annual JP Music Festival will be held at Pinebank Field at Jamaica Pond on Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 12–7 PM. The festival has two stages, with continuous music from more than 20 ...

Animal control officers are searching for a raccoon (or raccoons) that bit two people in a two-day span in Jamaica Plain. Both residents were being treated at area hospitals. One person was bit on ...

Along the northwestern base of Hemlock Hill at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, a broad sweep of mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) grows where the woodland slopes down to meet the historic ...

Boston has issued an excessive heat warning for July 1 through July 3 due to expected temperatures of 100-plus degrees. The city’s excessive heat warning includes additional support for residents ...

A well-liked community reverend is planning on opening a Palestinian restaurant on Centre Street. 376 Centre St. will be the home for Bethlehem Cafe. “Bethlehem Cafe will be…serving fan favorites like ...

An impressive sculpture of the 19th Century politician and Dominican Republic founding father Juan Pablo Duarte was unveiled on Saturday at Mozart Park. FUNDOARCU, a nonprofit that highlights the ...

Noah Katz, well known for his gregarious presence at Jamaica Pond, will have a bench dedicated to his memory. A commemoration ceremony is set for 10 a.m. Saturday at the bandstand. Sam Sherwood ...

Jamaica Plain resident Devin Kreinbring doesn’t care if he wins the election for the 10th Suffolk District state rep seat this fall. As a candidate for the Workers Party, running for office, is more ...

If you’ve walked past the Hope Central Church on Seaverns Avenue you may have done a double take recently—thinking a realistic art installation is real turkeys—which are also known to forage on the ...