Right now children can legally buy cheap, fixed-blade knives at convenience stores. Councilors say the easy access has led to more than a thousand stabbings over the last few years.
Local artists show works inspired by the JP Branch Library and also their love of the institution as it celebrates its 100th birthday.
Find out the parade route of the "Occupy Boston" protest so you can join it or avoid it.
The council also took steps to reduce the number of injuries and deaths among young athletes with a proposed ordinance.
Brian Squadrille, who won election on Saturday for an Area A seat on the advisory board, said the meeting schedule conflicted with his work schedule.
City Council District 7 covers part of Jamaica Plain. Yesterday, in a preliminary election with dismal turnout, incumbent Jackson took 76 percent of the vote.
The candidate who was most vocally critical of the advisory board's handling of the Whole Foods controversy failed to be elected.
Any JP resident 16 or over can vote for the 20-member advisory board.
Any JP resident 16 or over can vote. Polls are open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Of the 20-member advisory group, only seven incumbents are seeking reelection.
Six people are vying for the five at-large slots on the JP Neighborhood Council.
The only competitive JPNC area election is in Area C, where six candidate vie for five slots.
Two incumbents are seeking reelection. There are five Area B seats on the Neighborhood Council.
Debra Shopteese was sworn-in as the Commonwealth's first Native American district court justice on Sept. 21.
Because there are only four candidates for five Area A seats, all four of these people should gain a seat on the JP Neighborhood Council.
Councilor Bill Linehan supported increasing the legal dropout age but said he worried about the ability of the schools to handle 16- and 17-year-olds who don’t want to be in school.
Officials with Boston Public Schools are looking for a vendor that could bring single-stream recycling to the district this year.
Councilors want to tell Congress that cuts to reduce the deficit will hurt Social Security, Medicare and other programs.
Two bridge options and two at-grade options were presented during yesterday's public meeting in Jamaica Plain about what should replace the overpass.
Whole Foods, according the Neighborhood Council, agreed to keep talking about a list of specific programs for JP.
In the calm after the storm, life is returning to normal.
Developers outline a bigger project for Flanagan & Seaton site.
Animal Rescue League of Boston is hoping to rescue 1,500 animals by the end of October.
The City Council says Boston could save hundreds of thousands of dollars by not sending city employees paper copies of their direct deposit paychecks.
Other ideas included expanding and subsidizing the bike-sharing Hubway system to requiring the Boston Public Schools to recycle.
The adviser to President Barack Obama is considering a run against Sen. Scott Brown.
Federal and local authorities present conflicting views on Secure Communities, a program that has sparked national controversy over immigration.
During what has become an almost annual rite of summer over the last decade, Massachusetts will forgo most retail sales tax collections for one weekend to help consumers stretch their dollars and businesses expand their sales.
La oficina localizada en 655 Centre Street, llevará el nombre del soldado local Alexander "Alex" Arredondo.
Last week, the state raised the risk level for infection from low to moderate.
If you want to be a candidate in the Sept. 24 elections, you must return your nomination papers by Friday at 5 p.m.
The City Council wants to form a civilian commission that would work on making cabs more available to pedestrians and increase income for drivers.
Cost-cutting plan to close the central branch on Sundays abandoned.
Stephen Lynch held a phone meeting with seniors from the Ninth Congressional District Friday about the debt ceiling and it's potential impact on Social Security.
The governor visited JP's Johnson Park July 26 as part of his Summer Conversations tour.
City Councilor Matt O'Malley opposes a Community Benefits Agreement based on the recommendations in a Neighborhood Council report.
The city plans to paint the lanes in August.
The MBTA suffered a bad week, with two disabled subway trains leaving passengers wandering through darkened tunnels. Running in the red with $8-billion in outstanding debt, things can only get worse.
The one-term member has a new job that will take him to New York. Also, Council Member Dave Demerjian says he will not seek a second term.
The teenagers asked Arroyo for his support for sex education in high schools, reinstating jobs for youth and other issues.