Author: Gazette Staff

The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) held its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday evening, November 25. Chair Renee Stacey Welch presided over the session that was attended by JPNC members Peter DeCotis, Danielle Sommer Kieta, Bernard Doherty, Michael Reiskind, Carla-Lisa…

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Twelve-year-old Kaia Minn of Jamaica Plain recently won the Best Pitch Award at the 20th Annual Young Inventor Challenge at the Chicago Toy & Game Fair (CHITAG), the largest youth invention showcase in North America. The Young Inventor Challenge connects…

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The Mayor’s Office of Women’s Advancement (MOWA) has announced the launch of two 2026 mini-grant opportunities totaling $100,000 to support community-based organizations working to strengthen mental health, prevent violence, and promote the well-being of Boston’s youth. The Women and Girls…

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Local non-profit Spontaneous Celebrations is set to transform its Danforth Street headquarters into a bustling hub of commerce and community this month with the return of the JP Holiday Market. Scheduled for the weekend of Saturday, Dec. 13, and Sunday,…

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The holiday season is officially aglow in Jamaica Plain following the launch of the annual large-scale laser projection show and the inaugural South Street Illumination. Organized by JP Centre/South Main Streets, the festivities kicked off on Thursday, Dec. 4, with…

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Local youth arts organization BalletRox is inviting families to kick off the holiday season this weekend with a festive afternoon of music, art, and community. The organization’s annual Christmas Celebration is set for this Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. Hosted at…

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FriendshipWorks, a Boston-based nonprofit dedicated to ending elder isolation through connection, compassion, and community, is proud to announce the launch of its new Ride & Thrive: Healthcare, Transportation, and Medical Escort Guide (The Guide), designed to help older adults and caregivers navigate…

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The Healey-Driscoll Administration has released an initial statewide graduation framework designed to set nation-leading expectations and prepare all students for success after high school, regardless of their chosen career path. This framework, developed with the K-12 Statewide Graduation Council, represents…

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By Arielle Appleby Doors to the stately brick-walled SoWa Power Station opened to a maze of contemporary art booths on a nippy Thursday night in October. The smell of fresh paint lingered, ambient jazz cushioned a buzz of voices and…

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