Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins was charged with extortion involving the purchase of an equity interest in a Boston-based cannabis company by federal authorities last week.

Last week, Governor Maura Healey signed the updated Shield Law, which prevents the disclosure of sensitive data, such as a physician’s name, and formally establishes that abortions are to be provided ...

The free, 13th annual JP Music Festival will be held at Pinebank Field at Jamaica Pond on Saturday, September 6 from 12–7 p.m. with more than 21 acts, two stages, and seven hours of non-stop music The ...

Jamaica Plain was the home of most of Boston’s 31 breweries before Prohibition outlawed the sale of alcoholic drinks in 1920. Twenty-four beer makers were located within a 1-mile radius of Columbus ...

Special to the Gazette The Elma Lewis Playhouse once again will feature a full schedule of events for the upcoming summer season: — Tuesday, July 15 – Maryknoll Terrace; — Tuesday, July 22 – The Real ...

The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) held a community meeting this past Monday evening regarding the proposed development for 3430 & 3440 Washington St. Ebony DaRosa, a Project Manager ...

A Boston Police spy agency destroyed all of its controversial surveillance files of the Occupy Boston movement two years ago, it revealed in response to a Gazette public records request. That may come ...

Moments that felt like Hozier’s yell: releasing 1000+ trout into Jamaica Pond with @masswildlife Every spring, over 1,000 trout are stocked into this glacial kettle pond thanks to our partners at ...

Kristen ‘Kris’ Sarri has been named The Nature Conservancy’s new Massachusetts State Director, bringing 30 years of deep knowledge about environmental nonprofit work and government leadership to the ...

Special to the Gazette The MBTA proudly celebrates the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and joined advocates, members of the community, and legislators at the ADA 35 Rally ...

The Enchanted Trolley tour made a stop in Jamaica Plain at the JP Monument. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joined and Mrs Claus in bringing the holiday spirit to JP and lighting up the holiday tree. Shown ...

Special to the Gazette Looking for outdoor fun this summer? Check out the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s Summer Guide, a complete schedule of free events and activities for all ages. Visit ...