By Matt Shuman Last Friday, March 18, the Wenham Street Cinema celebrated the addition of a mezzanine level with a champagne-fueled ribbon cutting ceremony. The soiree was attended by Dean Kupstas, master carpenter, who built the mezzanine, as well as…
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Taylor House closes its doors after nearly 24 years in JP
After 24 years, the Taylor House bed and breakfast is closing its doors to guests from all around the world. Owners David Elliott and Daryl Bichel said they had to make the difficult decision to close after COVID-19 forced many…
Hidden Hair Salon tenancy terminated after 27 years; blamed on pandemic
After 27 years of operation at the Jamaicaway Tower and Townhouses, Hidden Hair Salon owner Ellen McLaughlin’s tenancy has been terminated by the Board of Directors. “I was blindsided,” McLaughlin said. She said she has had a month-to month lease…
Open Near You during the Covid-19 Pandemic
JP Centre/South Main Streets has put together a list of businesses that remain open during the COVID-19 outbreak. Below are the businesses listed on their website that remain open, but “we encourage you to reach out to businesses during this…
SPECIAL SECTION: REAL ESTATE TODAY Jamaica Plain’s Real Estate Market Soars to New Heights
There are only two words to describe the real estate scene in Jamaica Plain: red hot. With the major city excitement, green spaces, excellent restaurants, vibrant arts community, and of course – location, location, location – Jamaica has become one…
Whole Foods meets with JPNC
Whole Foods Market officials met with members of the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council on Sept. 7, according to the grocer. It is unclear what was discussed or whether the JPNC presented its proposed community benefits agreement to Whole Foods. Whole…
DJ spins records, whites and darks
One half of Jam’n 94.5’s “The Ramiro & Pebbles Morning Show” has an unusual connection to Jamaica Plain: a laundromat. Ramiro Torres, a local and national radio DJ, bought Clean Getaway Laundry, at 546 Centre St., just over a year…
3 businesses coming to 270 Centre St.
JACKSON SQ.—Seafood, body waxing and laundry machines are coming to three ground-floor retail spaces in the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation’s recently completed mixed-use residential/commercial building at 270 Centre St. Restaurant Themistocles Vlahoulis plans to open a restaurant he is…
Beer, wine store coming to Centre St.
CENTRAL JP—A new wine and beer store that will focus on smaller producers is being planned for 488 Centre St. Although the lease has not yet been signed, Streetcar Wine and Beer is slated to open in late October, said…
Shop to offer cutting-edge furnishings
SOUTH ST.—Room 68, a furniture shop coming soon to 68 South St., will feature cutting-edge designs in a gallery atmosphere. “It’s going to impress people,” said owner Brent Refsland, who also runs the Hallway Gallery two doors down. “It’s nice…