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Jamaica Plain man arrested for Mattapan nightclub shooting
Crime Two people went to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being shot at Macumba Latina. A 29-year-old man was arrested after allegedly shooting two people at a Mattapan nightclub on Sunday night, Boston Police said. Police said a victim was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries and a second victim with non-life-threatening […]
Lawyer for Kendra Lara looks to dismiss charges in Jamaica Plain crash
Local News An attorney for the embattled city councilor has argued that the case should be dismissed because police did not give her a citation at the time of the crash. Boston City Councilor Kendra Lara is facing several charges in connection with a June car crash in Jamaica Plain. Nancy Lane/Boston Herald, Pool A […]
Boston police searching for ‘at risk’ 23-year-old from Jamaica Plain
Local News Helen Medina was last seen on Oct. 17. Helen Medina Boston police Boston police are asking for the public’s help locating a 23-year-old Jamaica Plain woman who they say suffers from mental health issues and is considered ‘at risk.’ Helen Medina was last seen on Tuesday, Oct. 17 in Worcester, according to police, […]
Boston police investigate after dog shot in Jamaica Plain
Local News The incident occurred Thursday afternoon in an apartment building on Centre Street. Police are investigating after a dog was shot in a Jamaica Plain apartment building on Thursday. Officers responded around 4:17 p.m. to a report of shots fired at 279 Centre St. and while on their way to the scene, dispatch informed […]
Jamaica Pond is closed due to harmful algae bloom
Local News Boston health officials are urging parkgoers and their dogs to avoid contact with the water. Christiana Botic for The Boston Globe, File Boston’s Jamaica Pond will be closed until an algae bloom that produces toxins that can make people and pets sick disappears. City health officials announced the pond’s closure to water activities […]
FoMu will close its Jamaica Plain location
Food News Patrons will no longer be able to enjoy its plant-based, dairy free ice cream. Ice cream popsicles from FoMu. Photo by Reagan Byrne Fans of an ice cream shop chain specializing in “Earth inspired desserts” won’t be able to get scoops from its Jamaica Plain store soon. FoMu, a vegan ice cream company […]