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Hennigan School to expand to K-8
The Hennigan Elementary School at 200 Heath St. will expand to a K-8 school in a phased process spanning several years, according to Boston Public Schools spokesperson Brian Ballou. The Hennigan will add sixth grade for the 2014-2015 school year…
JP Local First releases directory
The first edition of JP Local First’s business directory is currently available at member businesses in JP. The nonprofit local business organization was also planning a release party to celebrate the directory at Café Bartlett Square on Dec. 4, after…
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Urban Edge breaks ground on new project
JACKSON SQ.—Urban Edge, a nonprofit community development corporation, recently broke ground on the Jackson Commons project, an expansion of the its building at 1542 Columbus Ave. When completed, Jackson Commons will be a three-story, 23,600-square-foot building with 37 affordable-housing units,…
Holidays in JP: Samuel Adams releases annual ‘Utopias’ beer
The holiday season has arrived, and with it, the pressure of buying gifts. If you want to relieve that stress and maybe buy a present for that someone special, the JP-based Samuel Adams Brewery recently released its annual batch of…
Holidays in JP: Tree lightings to be held Dec. 7
Three holiday events will take place in Jamaica Plain tomorrow, Dec. 7, according to the City. Egleston Square will host a tree-lighting event from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., while the Mayor’s Trolley Tour—featuring Mayor Thomas Menino and entertainment—will stop…
Holidays in JP: Expert tips on wines to bring to dinner
With holiday feasts on the horizon, Blanchards Wines & Spirits General Manager Mike Denson gave the Gazette some recommendations for wines and spirits that are sure to impress. For an affordable bottle of wine, Denson suggested 14 Hands Vineyards’ Hot…
Holidays in JP: Secret Recipes: Sara Beth’s Tofu Turkey
The Gazette asked various JP people and institutions to share their favorite holiday recipes. City Feed and Supply at 672 Centre St. and 66a Boylston St. offered the following: Please vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike with this tofu turkey recipe! This…
Holidays in JP: Kelly Rink skating to begin this month
The Kelly ice-skating rink in the Southwest Corridor Park is slated to open sometime in the middle of this month, weather permitting, according to the state Department of Conservation and Recreation. The outdoor rink is at the end of Marbury…