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Annual JP Music Fest at Pinebank Promontory
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Weathering the Storm: JP Open Studios 2026 cancelled
It is a tough weekend for our vibrant local arts scene. With heavy hearts, organizers have announced that Jamaica Plain Open Studios 2026 is officially cancelled due to the incoming Nor’easter headed for the Boston area this weekend. While JPOS…
Housing Comm. hears of plans for 7-story mixed-use building at 3841 Washington St.
The Housing and Development Committee of the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) held its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday evening, September 15, via Zoom. On hand for the session were chair Purple Reign, vice chair Willie Mitchell, and fellow members…
English High School alumni to celebrate 205 years with all-class reunion, Tuskegee Airmen Tribute
The English High School Alumni Association ‘s All-Class Reunion on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Florian Hall in Dorchester, Mass., continues the celebration of the remarkable 205-year legacy of America’s oldest public high school. Founded in 1821, EHS has educated…
JPNC members express concerns about project at 3841 Washington St.
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) held its regular monthly meeting via Zoom this past Tuesday evening, September 22. On hand for the session were chair Alcurtis Clark, vice-chair Bernie Doherty, secretary-treasurer Michael Reiskind, Willie Mitchell, Dave Baron, Purple Reign,…
Local agents say JP still a ‘most desirable’ place to live
The consensus is clear among local real estate agents: Jamaica Plain is one of the most desirable places to live in Boston among the 23 officially recognized neighborhoods in the city. The Gazette spoke with some of JP’s top real…
Help Wanted: New book sponsored by Eastern Bank Foundation offers employers talent strategies in a forever-tight labor market
More than 100 business, nonprofit, and civic leaders gathered in Boston for a discussion of the newly released Help Wanted: How to Find and Keep Talent in a Forever-Tight Labor Market. The book, sponsored by Eastern Bank Foundation and published…
Mayor Wu appoints Emily Knight as Economic Development Chief
Mayor Michelle today announced the appointment of Emily Knight as the City of Boston’s new Economic Development Chief. Knight will begin serving in the role on October 19, 2026. A longtime Boston resident, Knight has spent her career at the…
Jamaica Plain Open Studios is back Sept. 26-27
On Sept. 26-27, from 11am-6 pm (Saturday) and 11am-6pm (Sunday), Jamaica Plain Open Studios (JPOS) returns! Organized by the Jamaica Plain Arts Council, JP Open Studios has been taking place annually for more than 30 years. JPOS offers a forum…
Public Service Comm. approves new license, hours for Mangu Bistro
By Gazette Staff The Public Service Committee of the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 1. Chair Michael Reiskind and fellow members Adam Burrows, Willie Mitchell, Louise Johnson, Dorothy Farrell, Bianca Terry, and Bernie Doherty…