Massachusetts Center for the Book (MCB) is pleased to announce the Award and Honors titles in the 23rd Annual Massachusetts Book Awards program. The Awards represent achievements in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and young people’s literature published in 2022 by Massachusetts…
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Local Student Earn Academic Honors
Curry College Spring 2023 Dean’s List Curry College congratulates roughly 900 students who were named to the Spring 2023 Dean’s List. Local students are: Elizabeth Bench of Jamaica Plain Nicole Mertiri of Jamaica Plain Luke Murray of Jamaica Plain Curry…
A Brief History of JP
Once referred to as “the Eden of America,” Jamaica Plain is a unique section of the City of Boston. It was part of the Town of Roxbury until 1848. It was then part of West Roxbury, until it finally became…
What Makes Jamaica Plain Unique
JP boasts a diverse population of about 40,000. JP has a large gay and lesbian population and is home to several prominent LGBT rights activists. Once called “The Eden of America” by a visitor, according to an 1800s chronicle, Jamaica…
Take Advantage of the Green Space in Jamaica Plain
Though Jamaica Plain is part of the city of Boston, the parks, urban wilds, playgrounds and community gardens, many supported by the city and state, allow an escape from an overdose of urban life. JP is bordered on three sides…
News Briefs
Bikes Not Bombs Join the Bikes Not Bombs Community on a bike ride for social change on Sunday, September 10. With 10, 35, 50, 63 and 105 mile routes, there’s a ride for everyone. Riders depart from Jamaica Plain in…
Wu Announces 2023 Mayor’s Garden Contest Winners
Mayor Michelle Wu recently announced the winners of the 27th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest with a grand prize provided by JetBlue, prize packages donated by Mahoney’s Garden Centers, and additional support from in-kind sponsor Polar Beverages. The Mayor’s Garden Contest…
City of Boston Announces Gender Equity Updates to Marriage Licenses
Building on Mayor Wu’s vision of an inclusive City that serves all residents, the City of Boston today announced that it has updated its marriage licenses by no longer requiring sex or gender identification on the licenses. This change is…
Funeral Mass Held for Msgr. Charles J. Bourque
In the church where Msgr. Charles J. Bourque presided as pastor for 28 years, a funeral Mass was held for the retired pastor on Thursday, August 31, at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Cardinal Sean O’Malley presided in the presence…