Bottom Line, an organization based at 500 Amory St., is helping low-income and first-generation students graduate from college in droves. It’s founded on the belief that students are more likely to succeed in their education when paired with a mentor…
Month: April 2014
JP Kids: Italian Home helps troubled children
The Italian Home for Children (IHC), located at 1125 Centre St. for 95 years, helps the kids other organizations can’t. The residential and day-time facility treats severely abused and neglected at-risk children aged 4 to 14. Children who cycle through…
JP Kids: Tips for natural baby goods
Parents looking for all-natural items for babies can find a one-stop shop at Hatched, located at 5 Green St. in central JP. Hatched owner Liz Vittori Koch recently gave the Gazette her top five product recommendations for new parents. First…
Musical Comedy
JP Agenda, April 25, 2014
The deadline for listings is noon, Tues., May 6 for the May 9 issue. Send listings to [email protected]. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Meetings Centre/Hyde/Jackson Design Projects community meeting, to discuss…
JP-based site lets fans rate music fests
A Jamaica Plain Internet business called Obfessed has created an online platform that allows attendees of music festivals to rate their experience and have a voice, according to founder Daniel Swain. “Our goal from the beginning has been to give…
Marathon Doc
New theater company opens in JP
Jamaica Plain theater enthusiasts are set to have a new option to go to as the Open Theatre Project (OTP) is hosting a series of events at St. John’s Episcopal Church, kicking off with the “Henry and Vanessa Unbound.” The…
Video store finds new home in Egleston Sq.
EGLESTON SQ.—New Video Underground owner Kevin Koppes has found a new home for JP’s video rental store at 3203 Washington St. in Egleston Square. The store’s new doors will open May 15. “We’re very much looking forward to a fresh…
BTU student leads donation drive
With her five-member team seated around her, Boston Teacher Union (BTU) School eighth-grader Anne Jean had nothing but praise for her fellow students for helping her food-and-clothing drive for the nonprofit Cradles to Crayons. “I think everyone here is a…