In a historic election where four women candidates of color and one male candidate of color all vied for Mayor of Boston, voters on Tuesday have narrowed the field of seven candidates down to two. On Tuesday, Michelle Wu and…
Boston’s Municipal Primary set for Tuesday, Sept. 14
Next Tuesday on September 14 Jamaica Plain voters will head to the polls during the Boston Municipal Primary election and cast their ballots for Mayor and At-Large City Councilor. Jamaica Plain voters will choose from a field of seven mayoral…
Janey, city officials welcome college students back to Boston
Acting Mayor Kim Janey and other city officials welcomed college students back to Boston last week with an event in Allston on September 1. Inspectional Services Department (ISD) Deputy Commissioner Marc Joseph said that ISD had been ensuring that all…
Apartment-hunting platform SplitSpot makes finding an rental easier and cheaper
With students returning to the neighborhood for the fall semester, many struggle with the rental process, which can be time-consuming and expensive. SplitSpot, a website aimed at streamlining the process of finding an apartment and roommates, allows you to find…
Wards 11 and 19 hold candidate forum for District 6 City Council candidates
The Ward 11 and Ward 19 Democratic Committees held a virtual forum for District 6 City Council Candidates on August 31. Incumbent District 6 councilor Matt O’Malley has said he will not seek re-election, so Winnie Eke, Kendra Hicks, and…
JP residents come out for Mayor’s coffee hour at Mozart Park
Jamaica Plain residents, business owners, and city officials braved the heat at Mozart Park for Acting Mayor Kim Janey’s coffee hour on August 26. The Mayor’s coffee hours are an annual tradition for all Boston neighborhoods, and offer a way…