BAA graduate Tomas Labrador Flores receives $5,000 James Taylor Scholarship from Boston Arts Academy Foundation By Cary Shuman Two years ago, aspiring musician Tomas Labrador Flores of Jamaica Plain made a very impactful decision in his life and academic…
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Three Jamaica Plain Businesses Win Legacy Business Award
Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the winners of the 2026 Legacy Business Awards, an event that recognizes businesses that have been operating in the City for at least 10 years and contributed to the cultural,…
Local Student Graduate College
Euler Receives Degree From Georgia Tech Erik Euler of Jamaica Plain has earned a Master of Science in Analytics from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. Euler was among approximately 7,200 undergraduate and graduate students to be…
JPCC Adult Learning Program Celebrates Student Achievement at 2025–2026 Graduation Ceremony
Special to the Gazette The Jamaica Plain Community Centers Adult Learning Program (ALP) proudly celebrated the accomplishments of its students during its 2025–2026 Graduation and Certificate Ceremony, recognizing adult learners for their dedication, perseverance, and academic success throughout the…
New JPNC holds its first meeting
The newly-elected Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) held its first meeting on Tuesday, May 26. On hand for the session were Alcurtis Clark, Bernie Doherty, Michael Reiskind, Willie Mitchell, Purple Reign, Carla Lisa Caliga, Lorenzo Bartoloni, Sarah Freeman, Dave Baron,…
Guest Op-Ed: An open letter to JP neighborsabout the city budget
By Eliza Parad I’m sure most of you by now have heard about this contentious city budget cycle. The Mayor released her proposed budget in April, cutting many of the areas that Bostonians support as top investment priorities: affordable housing,…
Boston Building Resources awarded $75,000 Cummings grant
Boston Building Resources is one of 125 local nonprofits to receive grants of $30,000 to $300,000 each through Cummings Foundation’s $30 Million Grant Program. The Roxbury Crossing-based organization was chosen from a total of 580 applicants during a competitive review process. It will receive $75,000 over 3 years. Boston Building Resources is a Roxbury Crossing-based nonprofit that diverts reusable building materials…
JPA’s annual meeting set for Monday, June 22, at the Curley House
The Board of Directors of the Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) held its regular monthly meeting last Monday, June 1. On hand for the session were treasurer Michael Reiskind, Mark Zanger, Jerry Wright, Tony Dreyfus, Kevin Moloney, Michael Frank, Peter Elmuts, Peter…
BPL Fund launches 2026 Summer Readathon to reignite a love of reading
As new national research points to a dramatic decline in reading for pleasure across the United States, the Boston Public Library Fund is launching its 2026 Summer Readathon to help readers of all ages reconnect with books, storytelling, and the…
MBTA celebrates special summer events with collectible CharlieCards
Special to the Gazette The MBTA has announced the availability of special edition collectible CharlieCards featuring iconic Boston landmarks to celebrate an exciting summer of events taking place in Boston and the surrounding Commonwealth this year. “The MBTA is excited…