Jodi Solomon, a Jamaica Plain resident, runs an agency booking speaking engagements for a variety of personalities. But Solomon insists having clients who have an impact on the world, such as actor Sidney Poitier and women’s equal pay activist Lilly…
Author: Peter Shanley
Driver faces charges in Arborway crash
The 18-year-old driver who earlier this month caused a two-vehicle crash on the Arborway that sent six people to the hospital will face several criminal and civil charges, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s (DA) Office and State Police.…
Real Estate Today: JP real estate market stays strong
The Jamaica Plain real estate market continues to be strong, but there is a dearth of available homes, according to local real estate agents. “It’s fantastic,” Karen McCormack of McCormack and Scanlan Real Estate said about the state of the…
Real Estate Today: Scale of Washington St. development worries neighbors
A developer’s proposal for two buildings containing 20 residential units and more than 5,000 square feet of commercial space at 3371-3375 Washington St. and 197 Green St. is drawing concern from neighbors. Meanwhile, the proposal was scheduled to go before…
Real Estate Today: Parklet installed in Hyde Sq.
HYDE SQ.—Businesses like the new parklet on Centre Street at Wyman Street, while local residents are still getting used to it, according to Hyde/Jackson Square Main Street (HJSMS) Executive Director Gerald Robbins. Robbins said HJSMS held an impromptu lunch event…
Real Estate Today: Peace Garden redesign comes into focus
EGLESTON SQ.—The plan for the redesign of the Egleston Square Peace Garden is coming into focus. The Peace Garden property, which is located at the corner of Washington and School Streets, is owned by Clear Channel Outdoor, which has a…
‘Parquito’ instalado en Hyde Square
HYDE SQ.—A los pequeños empresarios les gusta el nuevo parquecito instalado en Centre Street y Wyman Street, mientras los residentes todavía se acostumbran, según el director ejecutivo de Hyde/Jackson Square Main Street (HJSMS), Gerald Robbins. Robbins dijo que HJSMS tuvo…
Hubway comes to JP, community input debated
The Hubway bike-share system has come to Jamaica Plain, but the City did not hold any community meetings to determine the location of the stations. Instead, the City used an online forum and outreach to community groups and abutters to…
Driver faces charges in Arborway crash
The 18-year-old driver who earlier this month caused a two-vehicle crash on the Arborway that sent six people to the hospital will face several criminal and civil charges, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s (DA) Office and State Police.…
Mayor, City Council races to narrow in Sept. 24 election
Jamaica Plainers heading to the City’s preliminary election on Sept. 24 will be greeted to a vast array of choices for both the mayoral and At-Large City Council races. There are 12 candidates running for mayor, while 19 candidates are…