No Escaping Climate Change
Heat domes. Polar vortexes. Superstorms. Megadroughts. Wildfire tornados. Rising sea levels. These terms were unheard of at the start of this…
Op-Ed: Welcoming Phase of Re-enty and Renewal
By Cathy Judd-Stein It is often said that the opportunity to find a deeper power within emerges when life becomes…
JPNC discusses committee updates; postpones its election until August 21
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) met virtually on June 22, where members discussed a couple of zoning issues as…
Three Little Free Libraries with diverse books now in the JP area
On June 10, the Little Free Library launched its Read in Color initiative by unveiling 10 new Little Free Libraries…
Wu advocates for use of city assets for climate-resilient, affordable housing
City Councilor and mayoral candidate Michelle Wu held a press conference outside of the Egleston Branch of the Boston Public…
Wu presenta sus planes para viviendas asequibles
La consejera municipal y candidata a alcalde, Michelle Wu, presentó una conferencia de prensa fuera de la biblioteca de Egleston…
Boston’s drinking water complies with state and federal standards according to MWRA report
The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) has begun mailing its Annual Water Quality Report to every household in its service…
Most federal pandemic school relief money to go to school site plans
Boston Public Schools (BPS) held the first of what is to be several meetings on June 15 to hear input…
Ula Cafe’s new owners plan to offer local food, events
When Marvin Mathelier and Beth Santos moved to Egleston Square a few years ago, they took note of the changing…
District 1 Councilor Edwards wins citywide game of political chess with Council rule change
Some of the most interesting things in political circles and in Council business aren’t always on the agenda. Case in…