Special to the Gazette The Sumner Tunnel marked its final full weekend closure as part of the restoration project. The project is now considered substantially complete. The schedule allowed for an additional five weekend closures that would have continued into…
Category: News
Wu announces new details on applying for new liquor licenses
Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu announced an update on the distribution of the 225 new liquor licenses that Boston plans to award over the next three years to create new small businesses and enhance cultural and economic activity…
Montaño Visits Justice Resource Institute’s Youth, Health and Community-Based Initiatives in JP
Special to the Gazette Justice Resource Institute (JRI) hosted State Rep. Sam Montaño at two Jamaica Plain locations on Monday, September 16. During the visit, JRI team members highlighted the organization’s comprehensive, client-centered, trauma-informed youth and family services, health, housing…
Supporting Children
Boston After School & Beyond gives over $1 million to 67 after-school organizations By Michael Coughlin Jr. Boston After School & Beyond, a local organization that focuses on expanding access to after-school and summer programs in the city, recently provided…
Tons of Youth Programming is Available or will be Available Soon in the Neighborhood
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Throughout the neighborhood, several organizations currently have programming or programming that will be coming soon, which provides some fun and enriches the kids who participate. Tony Williams Dance Center (TWDC) started up in September but still…
Spontaneous Celebrations Holds SolFest Fundraiser
JPNC’s Housing Comm. votes to send letter to BPDA about Forbes parking
Special to the Gazette The Housing and Development Committee of the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 17. On hand for the session were chair Danielle Sommer-Kieta, vice-chair Purple Reign, Willie Mitchell, Sarah…
Annual JP Open Studios is happening this weekend
Special to the Gazette For more than 30 years, Boston artists and art lovers have looked forward to the Jamaica Plain Open Studios (JPOS), a free annual event where the public can meet artists, experience their studios, and enjoy and…
Real Estate professionals share their thoughts about the market in JP and more
By Michael Coughlin Jr. As we begin the fall season, real estate professionals from around the neighborhood spoke with the Jamaica Plain Gazette to provide insights about the current market and share tips for those looking to rent or buy.…
Kulik to show off art this weekend during Jamaica Plain Open Studios
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Rachael Kulik, a local real estate broker, will display her art during this year’s rendition of Jamaica Plain Open Studios on Saturday, September 28, and Sunday, September 29, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Insight…