Discover the Freedom Trail in a new light – after dark – on the official Freedom Trail Lantern Tours. Freedom Trail Foundation announces the return of the unique Lantern Tours, offering visitors and residents the opportunity to experience the sinister…
Month: September 2026
One Bead awarded $150,000 Cummings Grant
One Bead has been selected as one of 150 nonprofits to receive funding through Cummings Foundation’s annual grant program, which awarded $35 million this year. Chosen through a competitive review process that drew a record 959 applicants, the Boston-based organization…
Boston primary voters largely support Markey in reelection campaign
Nearly 74 percent of Boston’s Democratic voters in the Sept. 1 primary supported Sen. Ed Markey in his successful reelection bid, according to the city’s unofficial election results. Sen. Markey garnered 55,163 votes citywide, while his challenger, Rep. Seth Moulton,…
What makes Jamaica Plain unique?
Jamaica Plain is a neighborhood that stands out for its vibrant character, a dynamic blend of a close-knit community and a thriving urban center. It’s no wonder an 1800s visitor once called it “the Eden of America.” An Urban Oasis:…
Jamaica Plain: a Timeless Neighborhood with Deep Roots
Known for its vibrant community and lush green spaces, Jamaica Plain holds a storied past that earned it the moniker “the Eden of America.” A distinctive part of Boston, its journey to becoming the neighborhood we know today began as…
An Escape into Nature: Jamaica Plain’s Green Spaces
Despite being a bustling urban neighborhood, Jamaica Plain is a true haven for nature lovers. It is embraced on three sides by the famous Emerald Necklace, a system of parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. With hundreds of acres of…
Whittier Street Health Center to host Oct. 8 Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Whittier Street Health Center, a community health center with a mission to serve as a center of excellence that provides high quality and accessible health care and social services that achieve health equity, social justice, and the economic well-being of…
JPNC launches “Pet of the Month” to celebrate Jamaica Plain’s furry, feathered, and scaly friends
Special to the Gazette The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) Outreach Committee is excited to roll out a heartwarming new community feature: JP Pet of the Month! To kick things off this September, the council is featuring two wonderful neighborhood…
Letter of recommendation: help strangers move
To the Editor, Every year on September 1s, my church goes around Jamaica Plain helping people move. We call it “The Big Move.” Usually we walk. If it’s rainy, like this year, we drive. We prowl around JP looking for…
Help Us Build a More Connected Jamaica Plain
To the Editor, The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) is re-establishing its Outreach Committee, and we are looking for 10 community members who want to help strengthen neighborhood outreach, engagement, and participation. Whether you have been involved in the community…