Month: February 2013

JP rapper creates new music genre

Jamaica Plain resident Devin Ferreira is pushing the boundaries of the music business. The rapper incorporates playing his saxophone in his rap songs, something he believes no one else has ever done. “People have never thought to put [the two]…

Editorial: Dealing with snow

Gov. Deval Patrick and Mayor Thomas Menino did a great job prepping residents for last weekend’s historic Blizzard of 2013, though cleanup has been a mixed bag. JP residents responded well with a community spirit of playfulness and responsibility, from…

Letter: Sami’s owner will be missed

I’m sure many people have fond memories of the late Sami Saba—proud father and hardworking owner of the Sami’s restaurants. (“Obituary: Ghazi Sami Saba; founded Sami’s falafel restaurants,” Feb. 11, jamaicaplaingazette.com.) He was also a generous supporter of the Boston…