Two Connecticut men were arrested Sunday on gun charges after one of the suspects robbed a moped from a victim in Jamaica Plain. In a bizarre turn of events, the other Connecticut man was subsequently arrested when he turned up…
Step Two of Phase Two of state’s reopening plan underway
Phase Two, Step Two is officially underway in Massachusetts as of Monday, June 22. At a press conference on June 19, Governor Charlie Baker announced that as part of Step Two of Phase Two of the state’s reopening plan, things…
LOCAL students earn academic honors
Local student makes dean’s list at Connecticut College David Meneses Ontiveros of Jamaica Plain, 2023, Dean’s High Honors, Undeclared been named to the dean’s list for high honors the 2020 spring semester. Founded in 1911, Connecticut College is a highly…
Recent increase in fireworks affecting pets; MSPCA behaviorist offers tips for owners
With numerous reports and complaints of fireworks popping up in neighborhoods across the city, many pets are becoming distressed by the constant loud sounds that sometimes continue into the early morning hours. Many JP residents say their dogs and cats…
Letters to the Editor 06-26-2020
Thank you for the coverage To the Editor,Thank you very much for the broad coverage of the June 4 Vigil in Support of Black Lives Matter. The photos were exceptional. We do, however, want to clarify a couple items you…
Guest Op-Ed: None are protected from COVID-19 until are all protected
The apparent on-camera murder by slow asphyxiation of George Floyd drives ongoing protests throughout Massachusetts. Together with yet more shooting deaths of Black people in recent weeks, it highlights not only how acceptance of police violence against Black people was…