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 ...

Dogs dressed as everything from bumblebees to hot dogs to Disney characters strutted their way down Centre Street for the 21st Annual Jamaica Plain Dog Parade, Costume & Fashion Show on Saturday. Dogs ...

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 city would like to hear residents’ thoughts on the Jamaica Pond Boathouse and Bandstand as they investigate potential repairs, renovations and/or additions. The boathouse and bandstand date back ...

Jamaica Plain-based nonprofit organization Apprentice Learning’s founder and Executive Director Helen Russell will step down from her role this June. Earlier this month Emerald Necklace Conservancy ...

Nathan Eckstrom decided that after he and his son nearly got hit by a dump truck speeding down Hyde Park Avenue, it was time to organize neighbors to improve the safety of the Forest Hills area.

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 ...