Boston For All, a local nonprofit, is organizing a “Dining for a Difference Week,” an event that will raise money for the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition, according to a press release. Boston For All is an organization founded…
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DCR: Parkman/Perkins project to begin in spring; other road improvements advancing
The long-awaited improvement project at the intersection of Francis Parkman Drive and Perkins Street appears finally to be ready to get underway, as a contractor has been selected and construction is expected to begin this spring, according to state Department…
Pressley announces run for Congress
At-Large City Councilor Ayanna Pressley, who was first elected to the Council in 2009, announced in a statement on Jan. 30 that she will seek the Democratic nomination for the Massachusetts 7th Congressional District. The 7th Congressional District covers a…
JPNC to hold an election in April
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) will hold an election on April 28, according to chair Kevin Moloney. JPNC is a neighborhood association for all of Jamaica Plain. It regularly reviews zoning variance and licensing requests, and also serves as…
Three-alarm fire strikes Lamartine Street building
The Boston Fire Department (BFD) battled a three-alarm fire at 165 Lamartine St. on the morning of Feb. 6, according to BFD spokesperson Marc Sanders. Sanders said that a licensed daycare was at the two-and-a-half story residential building, but all…
Q. and A. with artist Liliana Marquez
Jamaica Plain resident Liliana Marquez is an eco-artist who has a new exhibition at the Jamaica Plain Branch Library. The exhibition, titled, “Liliana Marquez: RePOPART,” is on view from now through Feb. 25. The Gazette recently conducted a question-and-answer session…
Entrevista con artista Liliana Marquez
Liliana Marquez de Jamaica Plain es una eco-artista con una nueva exhibición en la biblioteca de Jamaica Plain. Su exhibición “Liliana Marquez: RePOPART” está en vista ahora hasta el 25 de febrero. Gazette realizó una entrevista por correo electrónico con…
JP History: Loring-Greenough House fundraising to renovate kitchen
The historic Loring-Greenough House is in the middle of a fundraising campaign to raise money to renovate its kitchen, according to Allison Cook, a member of the kitchen crowdfunding task force. “The existing cabinetry, sink and plumbing has far outlasted…
BPS will not implement new start times after blowback
After releasing new start and end times for 105 of the 125 schools in the system for next school year, Boston Public Schools (BPS) is putting the brakes on the new policy after blowback from parents and the community. “Over…
Nine charged with drug, firearm violations around Mildred C. Hailey Apartments
Nine men, including eight of whom are alleged gang members and associates, were recently charged in connection with committing drug and firearms violations around the Mildred C. Hailey Apartments, according to a press release. The Mildred C. Hailey Apartments area…