As the Gazette makes its twice-a-year return to Roslindale this week, we recall that neighborhood’s recent demographic history as a place where many JP artists and families relocated to escape skyrocketing housing prices and still have a great quality of…
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City appears to reconsider White Stadium renovation
PARKSIDE—The City appears to be reconsidering former Mayor Thomas Menino’s and Suffolk Construction magnate John Fish’s proposal to renovate White Stadium, citing a need to protect “taxpayer dollars.” Meanwhile, the organization behind the proposed renovation said it is hopeful to…
Renovation of White Stadium on hold
PARKSIDE—The renovation of Franklin Park’s White Stadium has been delayed and might even be canceled, according to a mass email from the Franklin Park Coalition (FPC). But the organization that is partnering with the City for the renovation says it…
Editorial: Finding park policing money
A recent horrible crime in the Arboretum, and reports of other crime in Franklin Park, are no reason to panic. But they do highlight a need for better policing in the budget-slashed park system. Parks are best patrolled by rangers,…
O’Malley supports Boston Olympic bid
If local City Councilor Matt O’Malley gets his way, the world’s eyes will be on Boston in 2024 for the Summer Olympics. “I was watching the Summer Olympics in London in 2012, and I thought, ‘Why not Boston?’” he told…
Cuban baseball greats play in JP
Cuban baseball greats to play in JP
A team of senior Cuban baseball players, including several major league and national team legends, will play softball against an American senior team at Jamaica Pond Park on Sat., Aug. 25 as part of a “Friendship Games” visit to Boston.…
Scottish culture week marked at Haven
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