By John Lynds Jamaica Plain’s weekly COVID-19 positive test rate continues to drop according to the latest data released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) last Friday. According to the latest data 870 Jamaica Plain residents were tested last…
Month: June 2021
Letters to the Editor 6-25-20
Regarding the Boston School Committee Dear Editor, I’m outraged that some of the people we entrust with decisions about the education of Boston’s children have proved to be biased and prejudiced, blind to the fact that our strength is in…
Op-Ed: Taking on our Housing Crisis
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…
Local Bands Reflect on Pandemic; Perform Shows at Midway Cafe
In an effort to return to a sort of normalcy, JP-based band Alex and the People, along with another band called Wildcat Slim, held an in-person concert at Midway Cafe on June 5. “It was super crazy,” said Alex Alvanos,…
E-13 Police Present Crime Stats at Monthly Community Meeting
On Thursday, June 3, District E-13 police officers presented its monthly virtual police and community relations meeting. The meeting is an opportunity for members of the public to ask questions of local law enforcement. At every meeting, officers provide local…