“Dreaming of Community” celebration honors those who make a difference for children, families, seniors, communities Families Creating Together – an award-winning program providing children of all abilities and their families with expressive arts opportunities – will celebrate its 10th anniversary…
By Lauren Bennett Marijuana business Core Empowerment returned before the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) in a heated meeting on January 22. Core Empowerment is looking to open a marijuana store at 401A Centre St., and came to the…
When Governor Charlie Baker was elected to his first term of office four years ago, his first major announcement was the appointment of Jay Ash to the post of Secretary of Housing and Economic Development. The announcement by Gov. Baker,…
By Liz Vizza As we head into the heart of winter, many Bostonians tend to stay inside, choosing to stay warm and dry rather than bundle up and face the cold. Yet even while our public green spaces are…
By Lauren Bennett Representative Liz Malia came to the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council meeting on January 22 to update the community on what she has on her legislative agenda for the new year. Malia said that she is…
Staff Report Activists from City Life/Vida Urbana gathered to protest the auction of a Jamaica Plain home on January 14. According to Asticou Martinwood South Street Neighborhood Association (AMSNA) member Chuck Collins, over 25 neighbors gathered at 302…
By Sandra Storey / Special to the Gazette Boston police at Jamaica Plain’s District E-13 do so much for and with young people in the neighborhood, just the list of activities nearly fills a page. Year-round events and programs…
The Jamaica Plain Historical Society will be holding three events in the coming months on local and regional history. The events are as follows: 250th Anniversary of the First Church in Jamaica Plain. The event will be held on Sunday,…
By John Lynds A shootout last Friday afternoon in Jamaica Plain left a Roxbury man dead and a man from South Boston being charged from his hospital bed. Victor Rodriguez, 28, of South Boston was arraigned Tuesday from…
The deadline for listings is noon, Feb. 5 for the Feb. 8 issue. Send listings to [email protected] Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Arts, music, and culture “250th Anniversary of the First…