Special to the Gazette The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) report that a person with measles visited Terminal C at Logan Airport shortly after midnight on Tuesday, April 14. The individual…
Spring into Action: A May guide for Jamaica Plain youth and families
As the blossoms reach full bloom this May, Jamaica Plain’s parks, libraries, and community centers are coming alive with a fresh slate of programming designed for the neighborhood’s youngest residents. From historic community festivals celebrating local activism to specialized…
Mother’s Day gesture with deeper meaning: supporting women facing hunger in Boston
Special to the Gazette Food insecurity across Massachusetts has reached a troubling milestone. According to recent data, 40 percent of households are now experiencing food insecurity—double the rate seen just a few years ago in 2019. At Women’s…
Curley students get sports tips from Pedro, Tedy, and other legends at BofA Event
Special to the Gazette The third annual Bank of America Sports with Us Clinic recently welcomed around 100 students from the Curley School in Jamaica Plain to the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center in Roxbury for an unforgettable…
Waking Up the Earth: a celebration of community roots set for May 2
By Gazette Staff On Saturday, May 2, Jamaica Plain will once again host its most iconic spring ritual: the 48th Annual Wake Up the Earth Festival. While thousands of residents now gather for the music, puppets, and food, the…
Shoplifting, drug and firearms activities detailed at the latest safety meeting
By Daniela Ginsburg Parts of Jamaica Plain are experiencing higher rates of shoplifting, drug activity and juvenile violence, according to Michael Reiskind, a member of the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council. Resikind presided over the regular Boston Police Department…