City Councilor and candidate for Mayor Michelle Wu announced that her Mayoral campaign has more than $1 million in the bank, reaching a key milestone that puts her campaign in a strong position for the months ahead. In a powerful…
Roslindale residents win wedding giveaway contest
First responders Giordano, Umbro set for Hollywood style celebration By Cary Shuman There will be a Hollywood-style wedding soon for two local healthcare heroes. Roslindale residents Michele Umbro and Jack Giordano are the winners of the Boston Harbor Hotel “Heartfelt…
Roslindale author releases new thriller book
Roslindale resident and author R.B. Wood just released his newest novel, Bayou Whispers, and if supernatural thrillers are your style, this book is for you. According to the book’s description, it’s “the story of no-nonsense New Orleans native, Jeannine LaRue,…
Jamaica Plain’s Gerry Wright receives national volunteer service award
Gerry Wright, long-time Jamaica Plain resident, parks supporter and social and environmental justice advocate, received the National Association for Olmsted Parks’ (NAOP) Caroline Loughlin Volunteer Service Award. The D.C. based organization works to advance Frederick Law Olmsted principles and legacy…
Ruthzee Louijeune campaign endorsed by Sen. Sonia Chang-Díaz
Ruthzee Louijeune, candidate for Boston City Council At-Large, announced this week that she had earned the endorsement of State Senator Sonia Chang-Díaz, of Jamaica Plain. Chang-Díaz is the first Latina and first person of Asian descent elected to the Massachusetts…
JPA hears from two city council candidates
The Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) met virtually on May 3, where City Council candidates David Halbert and Kelly Ransom talked about their campaigns and answered questions from residents. Kelly Ransom is running for District 6 City Council against candidates Kendra…