By Michael Coughlin Jr. On Monday, the Arborway Yard subcommittee hosted officials from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to provide a brief update on plans for the new Arborway bus facility and share a presentation about the better bus…
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Author pays tribute to JP’s “permanent resident” Susan Dimock in new book
By Bella Gonzalez Forest Hills Cemetery was bustling on a recent Sunday afternoon, but for an unconventional reason: Susan Wilson, a local author, photographer and historian, celebrated the launch of her newest book, “Women and Children First: The Trailblazing Life…
Santana is ready to get to work
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Henry Santana, Boston’s newest City Councilor At-Large elect, looks forward to hitting the ground running in 2024 when he officially takes his place on the City Council. Santana, a 28-year-old who immigrated to Boston as a…
JP resident Turnbull to be recognized as a Living Legend
Jamaica Plain resident, developer and business leader Clayton Turnbull, CEO of the Waldwin Group, will be recognized as a Living Legend by the Museum of African American History Boston/Nantucket On December 10. Clayton H.”’· Turnbull in 1992 secured the rights…
MBTA releases Capital Needs Assessment and Inventory analysis
The MBTA released its Capital Needs Assessment and Inventory (CNAI), an MBTA-led analysis conducted every 3-4 years to inventory the MBTA’s assets, understand the overall condition of the transit system, and identify assets that are not in a State of…
Wu announces the City of Boston’s annual toy drive through Dec. 11
Mayor Michelle Wu and the City’s Community Engagement Cabinet announced the City is collecting donations and searching for volunteers for the annual toy drive in partnership with the Marine Toys for Tots program. Residents are encouraged to spread holiday cheer…
Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour visits Jamaica Plain on December 2
Boston’s Enchanted Trolley Tour continues the festive tradition of lighting holiday trees throughout Boston. For the 27th year, the Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour will continue the festive tradition of lighting holiday trees while bringing holiday spirit to children across Boston.…
Ruthzee Louijeune to be next Council President
Ruthzee Louijeune, At-Large Boston City Councilor, announced she would be leading the council as Council President for her upcoming term. This comes two days after Louijeune earned the place as top vote getter in her first bid for reelection. In…
Menino Arts Center announces ‘The Art of the Quilt’ juried exhibition
The Menino Arts Center proudly announces “The Art of the Quilt”, a juried exhibition which runs from December 4, 2023 – January 21, 2024. The exhibition will be viewable both in person at the Menino Arts Center and in a…
Who benefits from aggression
Dear Readers, As Jews, Buddhists, Muslims, Christians, and Atheists, we mourn the thousands of people who have been killed in Gaza by Israeli forces. We also grieve for those Israelis who were killed in the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023.…