Halloween is right around the corner, and what better way to get into the spirit than to curl up with some scary stories and seasonal tales? Laura Foner, the children’s librarian at Hyde Square’s Connolly Branch Library, recommended dozens of…
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JP Kids: Match reaches high MCAS scores
A group of fourth-graders at the Match Community Day Elementary School in Jamaica Plain recently received noteworthy MCAS scores. Principal Kate Carpenter Bernier placed the credit on the school’s structure and tutoring program. The Match School teaches third and fourth…
JP Kids: Big Sister
JP Kids: State: Kennedy School is on right track
HYDE SQ.—The John F. Kennedy Elementary School at 7 Bolster St. is moving in the right direction, as it was recently named an improving school by the state Department of Education. Principal Waleska Landing-Rivera credits teachers, parents and a social…
JP Kids: Helping Children
JP Kids: Library to hold annual Halloween parade
HYDE SQ.—The Friends of the Connolly Branch Library is sponsoring the annual Halloween Party and Parade for kids this year. The event will take place on Thurs., Oct. 31, and will begin at 3:30 p.m. at the 433 Centre St.…
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Radio host gets special Fazenda coffee brew
FOREST HILLS—Fazenda Coffee and Kiss 108 radio personality Billy Costa have teamed up to create a unique blend of coffee only offered at Fazenda Coffee Roasters at 3710 Washington St. Costa is co-host of Kiss 108’s “Matty in the Morning.”…
Arborway ‘Castle’ is up for sale
The whimsical Arborway mansion known as the “Castle,” one of Jamaica Plain’s most prominent homes, is up for sale at a discounted price. The 61 Arborway mansion, which features numerous wings built around a castle-like tower, was known for several…