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JP Agenda

The deadline for listings is noon, Tues. August 20  for the August 23  issue. Send listings to [email protected]. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Meetings Stonybrook Neighborhood Association. next meeting is Monday,…

Sights & Sounds

The deadline for listings is noon, August 20  for the  August 23 issue. Send listings to [email protected]. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Special events Free Guided Walking Tour of Jamaica Pond…

News Briefs

Free Summer Fun as Boston Children’s Festival Returns August 20 Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department invite city youngsters to come celebrate the season at the 2019 ParkARTS Boston Children’s Summer Festival on Tuesday, August…

Invitación

Plazo para la sección de eventos: martes, 20 agosto para la edición 23 agosto. Mande eventos a [email protected]. Los números telefónicos que siguen empiezan con 617. Reuniones Asociación de Vecinos Stonybrook, lunes, 12 ago, 7-9pm, Doyle’s. sna-jp.org. JPNC, martes, 27…

Local Students Earn Academic Honors

Malvezzi Earns Bachelor’s of Science from Springfield College Lauren Malvezzi of Jamaica Plain, has earned a bachelor’s of science degree in Human Services from Springfield College for studies completed in 2019. At the undergraduate commencement on May 19, 695 bachelor’s…

What is Happening To Our Country?

“I say violence is necessary. Violence is a part of America’s culture. It is as American as cherry pie.”  — Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin, also known as H. Rap Brown. America has been rooted in violence since our founding. We broke free…

Letters : You Are Spot On

Dear Editor: Your editorial of July 26 pointed out the threat posed by bacteria that have become resistant to all antibiotics. As infectious disease specialists for children, my colleagues and I face this threat every day. Your points are spot…

Jerry Rubin of JP Named as Barr Fellow

Jerry Rubin, President and CEO of Jewish Vocational Service (JVS)  was recently selected as a 2019 Barr Fellow.   The Barr Foundation selects 12 exemplary civic leaders based on their personal qualities, organizational impact, and track record of collaboration to advance…