Acting Mayor Kim Janey held a press conference on May 11, where she announced some updates to the city’s reopening plans, as well as spoke about the “encouraging” public health data in the city regarding COVID-19. “There is no…
Baker provides details on COVID vaccines for teenagers; announces forthcoming employer vaccination program
Governor Charlie Baker on Wednesday toured Moderna’s laboratory facility in Norwood and provided an update on COVID-19 and vaccinations in the state. Baker said that as of Tuesday, Massachusetts saw 472 new COVID cases from around 42,000 tests. He also…
JPNC hears Faulkner Hospital expansion plans; committee updates
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) met virtually on April 27, where members heard a presentation about the Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital expansion plans, as well as committee updates. Susan Dempsey, Vice President of Clinical Services for Brigham and…
Several JP organizations receive Boston Cultural Council grants
Several Jamaica Plain non-profits will receive a portion of the latest round of Boston Cultural Council grants totaling $489,000. OrigiNation Cultural Arts Center, the Jamaica Plain Arts Council, JP Movie Night and the Hyde Square Task Force will join 150…
Principal Bott doubled down on equity when Mendell School changed demographically
There are a lot of narratives in the Boston Public Schools (BPS) that suggest when neighborhood demographics change, and a school gets more white students, then it improves, but that’s not the story that award-winning Principal Julia Bott has to…
Dr. Hutton receives Stanley L. Robbins Award for Excellence in Teaching
Jamaica Plain resident Elizabeth Hutton, MD, assistant professor of medicine and pediatrics, has been recognized with Boston University School of Medicine’s (BUSM) highest teaching honor, the Stanley L. Robbins Award for Excellence in Teaching. The annual award honors an outstanding…