Boston, like most major cites in the U.S., is losing its middle class, according to the Brookings Institute and others looking at demographic trends. A large middle class is what anchors and stabilizes the working life of a city. A…
Month: July 2015
Campbell’s council run spurred by twin’s death
Spurred into the District 4 City Council race by the death of her twin brother, Mattapan resident Andrea Campbell says she is taking a wait-and-see approach with the Olympics and thinks the Casey Arborway project had a “problematic community process.”…
Sights and Sounds, July 24, 2015
The deadline for listings is noon, Tues., Aug. 4 for the Aug. 7 issue. Send listings to [email protected]. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Special Events Viva el Latin Quarter!, free family…
On the Police Beat, June 29-July 19, 2015
The following police incident reports are public records provided by the Community Service Office of the District E-13 Police Station, which is solely responsible for their content. All suspects are innocent unless proven guilty in court. July 19: Vandalism, 27…
Jamaica Pond closed due to possible toxic algae
People and pets are banned from the water in Jamaica Pond until further notice by the Boston Public Health Commission, which warns that a toxic algae may be growing there. Swimming, fishing, boating and any other kind of water contact…
JP Agenda, July 24, 2015
The deadline for listings is noon, Tues., Aug. 4 for the Aug. 7 issue. Send listings to [email protected]. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Meetings Washington St. Corridor Plan open house, kickoff…
Obituary: Bernard S. Cunningham; raised in JP
Bernard S. Cunningham, 49, quietly passed on April 29, 2015 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital of cancer. He was born on March 27, 1966, in Boston and raised in Jamaica Plain. He was the cherished and beloved son of Edward…
Baby Baskets
Invitacion, July 24, 2015
El plazo para la lista de eventos es el 4 agosto al mediodía para la publicación del 7 de agosto. Mande a [email protected]. Atención: Marque el 617 antes de los números que salen abajo. Reuniones Casa abierta para hablar sobre…