MassDOT announces Forest Hills road closures for the weekend
The state Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced that the intersection of South Street and New Washington Street will be…
3553 Washington St. lawsuit is dismissed
Judge Mark Hallal has granted the motion to dismiss the lawsuit over Mordechai Levin’s proposed 3353 Washington St. development, citing…
JP Forum celebrates 10th anniversary
JP Forum, a local workshop, film, and public speaker series, will be celebrating its 10th anniversary this December with an…
Q. and A. with Rep. Sanchez about criminal justice reform
The state House of Representatives recently passed a criminal justice reform bill. The bill includes more than 200 amendments to…
Preguntas y respuestas con Sánchez sobre la reforma de la justicia penal
La Cámara de Representantes estatal recientemente aprobó una ley de reforma de la justicia penal que incluye más de 200…
Hinçman to create public art for JP library
Jamaica Plain resident Matthew Hinçman has been selected by the City for a public art project at the recently renovated…
JP Observer: Community people participate in Alzheimer’s studies
Not so long ago, it seems, getting Alzheimer’s disease (AD) was thought to be only a matter of fate. A…
JP author pens books about leadership; the Holocaust
Dr. Salvatore J. Tagliareni, a Jamaica Plain resident, has recently published a book highlighting his expertise about leadership called “Roving…
State Legislature passes LOOK bill
The state Legislature passed a bill on Nov. 15 that updates existing law about educating English learners (EL) in the…