MA Public Transit Routes, Schedules Now on Google Maps

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation collaborated with Bridgewater State College to enhance trip-planning capability using the popular mapping program.

Rush, Coppinger Against Closing RMVs, Including Roslindale Location

State Sen. Mike Rush and state Rep. Ed Coppinger are against the closing of the Roslindale Registry of Motor Vehicles location.

Casey Design Advisory Group Set for Next Meeting

The first in a series of meetings involving the group is Aug. 8.

New Collaborative Formed to Help Marathon Bombing Victims

The Attorney General's Office, Office for Victim Assistance, Boston Public Health Commission and One Fund Boston are working together to continue to address the medical needs of survivors and victims' families.

Jamaica Plain Mosquito Tests Positive For West Nile Virus

The test is the first instance of West Nile Virus in Boston this year.

Legislators Override Gov. Patrick's Transportation Bill Veto

A $500 million tax hike has been voted into law for future state transportation needs.

Retailers Anxious For Sales Tax Holiday Passage

Boston Business Journal reports some retailers are not waiting for the Legislature to make a decision this year.

State House Gets First Lightning Rod

Boston Globe reports the cupola's pine cone will receive a new metal cap that will act as a lightning rod.

Boston Suburban RMV Branches Could Close Under New Proposal

MassDOT is considering a plan to consolidate RMV branches, which could include a shutdown of three near the Boston area.

Committee Submits Plan for MBTA Overnight Service

One local group is attempting to revive late night public transit in Boston.

Hubway Passes 1 Million Rides

Boston’s bicycle share service has been in operation since July 2011.

Jamaica Plain Deals with Power Outage

City Paints New Mural On Purple Cactus Wall

The new mural will be finished sometime in late August.

JP’S Arroyo Gets 4 Percent of Vote in Recent Mayoral Poll

An early poll of 600 likely voters chose John Connolly as the favorite to be the next Boston mayor.

MBTA Expands Educational Program for Seniors, People with Disabilities

The MBTA has partnered with Door2Door Transportation of Somerville.

Casey Arborway Updates: Shea 'Square', Snow Maintenance Plan

Shea Circle, soon to be Shea Square, will become a tree-lined mini-park following the completion of the Casey Overpass.

IRS: Affected by Marathon Bombings, Taxes Due July 15

Due to the Boston Marathon bombings, the Internal Revenue Service extended the individual income tax return deadline to July 15.

See Where JP's Arroyo, Others Are Positioned on Mayoral Election Ballot

The city announced the order in which names will appear on the ballot for the September 24 preliminary elections for City Council At-Large and Mayor of Boston.

Who's That at Your Door? Could Be the Census

If you didn't fill out that form you got in the mail in February, you could get a visit from the city of Boston this summer.

Patrick, Legislature in Tax Hike Standoff

Boston Globe reports frustration on Beacon Hill over lack of communication about governor's transportation plan.

Casey Arborway: What's Your Take?

Officials held the latest - and final - public hearing regarding plans for the Casey Arborway project.

Green Line Driver Suspended; Caught on Camera Allegedly Asleep at Wheel

According to WBZ the driver was at the helm of a second car, and not driving, but still in violation of an MBTA policy.

Mayoral Candidates Offer Environmental Stances at Forum

Mayoral candidates tackled questions on recycling, parks, climate change and more.

Is Parking Your Bike a Problem in JP?

An increase in bicycles has meant a decrease in places to park a bicycle around the city.

Officials To Host Final Casey Design Hearing

The Casey Arborway 75 percent design hearing is July 11.

JP Organization Gets Grant to Help Troubled Youth

The Jamaica Plain chapter of Volunteers of America will develop a training program for juvenile offenders by way of the grant.

Man Arrested After Filing False Claim to One Fund Using Dead Aunt's Name

The following article is based on a press release from the Massachusetts Attorney General's office, and where charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Gov. Patrick Amends Latest Transportation Finance Bill

The original plan, approved by the House and Senate, did not account for the loss of $135 million in revenue should the Western Massachusetts Turnpike tolls be removed in 2017, according to Gov. Deval Patrick.

MA Legislators Approve $34 Billion Budget

Budget would reportedly prevent a tuition hike for in-state students attending UMass schools.

City Council Approves Budget; JP Library Renovation Included

The plan totals $2.6 billion for fiscal year 2014.

One Fund Boston Receives 259 Victim Claims

The deadline to submit claims for One Fund Boston funds was June 15 and funds will be distributed starting June 30.

City to Fund JP Library Branch Renovation

District 6 City Councilor said there is an $8.5 million loan order in the fiscal year 2014 budget for long-awaited renovations to the local library branch.

Gov. Patrick Won’t Support Latest Transportation Finance Plan

The current plan would increase gas and cigarette taxes, adding $500 million in total new taxes.

Markey Got Nearly All of JP Vote

Republican challenger Gabriel Gomez received a very small percentage of the possible vote in Jamaica Plain.

Gomez, Markey Grapple in Final Senate Debate

The U.S. Senate candidates have one week to go before voters head to the polls.

Gomez, Markey Set For Final Senate Debate

Debate to air on WCVB Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Cellucci Memorial Held at State House

Watch our video of the arrival of the former governor's police-led procession.

Is West Nile Virus Coming to JP?

Patch offers mosquito prevention tips, and the map below shows the number of West Nile cases last summer.

Mayoral Candidates Certified, Who Has the Most Campaign $$

District Attorney Dan Conley is the only Boston mayoral candidate with more than $1 million in cash for his campaign.

Memorial, Funeral Planned For Cellucci

Former governor will lie in state in the Hall of Flags Rotunda Thursday before a funeral Mass in his hometown Friday.