As neighborhood associations and organizations across the city figure out how to adjust to a rapidly evolving environment, the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) is no exception. The Council offers numerous committee meetings along with a full council meeting each…
Local storyteller keeps stories alive using technology
Storyteller Diane Edgecomb is known for her lively storytelling experiences in Jamaica Plain, notably her always sold out summer and winter solstice events. Edgecomb said she believes in the power of the spoken word, especially when it is spoken in…
Op-Ed: Through every challenge, Boston stands together
By Mayor Martin Walsh The coronavirus is a serious public health crisis that is affecting every aspect of life in our city. I know that the changes have been disruptive, and the cancellations have been disappointing. Some working people are…
Thank goodness for Dr. Fauci
Watching the daily press briefings of the White House Task Force on the current corona virus crisis, we know we speak for all Americans in being thankful for the calming and professional presence of Dr. Anthony Fauci, who has served…
House passes legislation to support workers effected by the public health emergency
Last week House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo and Rep. Joseph McGonagle, along with their colleagues in the House of Representatives, passed legislation to waive the one-week waiting period for workers seeking unemployment insurance benefits related to, or resulting from, the…
Jamaica Plain Funeral Homes adapt to COVID-19 pandemic
While Gov. Charlie Baker listed businesses performing funeral and memorial services as ‘essential’ businesses that can remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic and statewide shutdown of other non-essential businesses, local Funeral Homes have had to adapt accordingly. With churches closed…