By Michelle Wu, City Councilor At-Large and Candidate for Mayor One of the biggest challenges the next Mayor of Boston will take on is our housing crisis. Too many Bostonians are shut out from buying homes, dealing with soaring property…
Op-Ed: Economic equity is key in Boston’s efforts to recover from the pandemic
By Acting Mayor Kim Janey Throughout the pandemic, our city has remained resilient through uncertainty and hardship. Together, we are making real progress in our public health recovery. Cases of COVID-19 continue to decline, as vaccination rates climb steadily across…
A long, hot summer
The images of parched reservoirs in the western part of the country that have been filling the news lately paint a devastating picture of the effects of climate change coupled with the overuse of natural resources. While it is true that the…
Wenham Street Cinema back in action; screenings and four concerts planned for the summer
Looking for a place to meet new neighbors, share some snacks, and enjoy films and concerts?The Wenham Street Cinema, a community gathering place for screenings and concerts in JP resident Matt Shuman’s garage, is back in full swing as all…
Bike For Kids
JPA Discusses Zoning Issues; Swimming in Jamaica Pond
The Jamaica Pond Association met virtually on June 7, where members discussed two zoning matters as well as a petition to allow swimming in Jamaica Pond. Zoning The first zoning matter was at 757 Centre St. for a renovation to…