By Glenn Mollette The missionaries consisting of sixteen Americans and one Canadian kidnapped by the Haitian “400 Mawozo” gang October 16, is extremely scary. The gang has threatened to kill the humanitarian Christians if a million dollar per person ransom…
Author: Emily Resnevic
125 Amory development unanimously approved by Zoning Committee
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council’s Zoning Committee approved unanimously portions of the 125 Amory St. project at a July 25 meeting. The portions of the project voted on were the renovation and expansion of 125 Amory St. and the construction…
JP Music Festival returns on Sept. 8
In late 2009, Boston musician Rick Berlin and Shamus Moynihan, who then worked at The Midway Cafe, ran into each other in a laundromat on Centre Street and started talking about how both Cambridge and Somerville had their own music…
Empresas de JP botan sus popotes plásticos
Empresarios locales en Jamaica Plain están ofreciendo popotes metálicos en vez de plásticos para reducir el desecho plástico, conforme con un movimiento ambiental global. Brassica Kitchen y Café comenzó a utilizar popotes metálicos en julio de este año para ofrecer…
DCR dog park proposals creating division
Following a long-awaited dog park meeting from the state Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) earlier this month, residents are divided on which of the three proposals is the best one. DCR held a public meeting on Aug. 2 to…
JP businesses switch to metal straws
Mirroring a global environmental movement, local businesses in Jamaica Plain have been offering metal straws in lieu of plastic straws in order to reduce plastic waste. Brassica Kitchen and Cafe started using metal straws in July this year to provide…
JPAA artists on display at JP Licks
The Jamaica Plain Art Association (JPAA) is exhibiting their member’s artwork at JP Licks until Sept. 11, striving to create a supportive community for local artists. The Jamaica Plain Art Association was established in the late 1980s and is a…
Early voting available for 2018 state election
Voters registered in Boston will be able to vote early in this year’s election beginning on Monday Oct. 22 and running through Friday, Nov. 2, according to a press release. Jamaica Plain residents will be able to cast their ballots…
Robinwood Café and Grill now J-Pizzle
The neighborhood staple, Robinwood Café and Grill, has been changed to J-Pizzle Kitchen. The Common Victualler license at 526 Centre St. has been transferred to J-Pizzle Kitchen with no alcohol. The new business did not need to have a public…
2018 Public Space Invitational includes JP winner
There will be a new public space installation at Chilcott & Granada Community Garden and Fenway Victory Gardens that was recently chosen as a winner of Mayor Walsh’s 2018 Public Space Invitational design competition, according to a press release. Trailer…