It’s hard to believe that Christmas is just a week away. We realize that the compressed holiday shopping season has put even more pressure than usual on all of us, but we hope that all of our readers can find…
Enjoy the Holidays Safely
The upcoming long holiday weekend means that most of us will be partaking in traditional gatherings with our families, friends, and co-workers to share the joy of the holiday season. Unfortunately, this also means that many among us will be…
Thanksgiving Day Champs
The English High School football team are Thanksgiving Day champions again after beating Boston Latin 40-30 at Harvard Stadium. The win for English was the fourth in the last five years. The Blue & Blue ends the season at 5-5. Latin ends at 2-8.
JPNC fills five vacant seats
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) held its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday evening, November 25. Chair Renee Stacey Welch presided over the session that was attended by JPNC members Peter DeCotis, Danielle Sommer Kieta, Bernard Doherty, Michael Reiskind, Carla-Lisa…
From climate innovation to inventive play: JP Seventh-grader wins national toy invention award
Twelve-year-old Kaia Minn of Jamaica Plain recently won the Best Pitch Award at the 20th Annual Young Inventor Challenge at the Chicago Toy & Game Fair (CHITAG), the largest youth invention showcase in North America. The Young Inventor Challenge connects…
2026 Mini-Grant opportunities supporting mental health and violence prevention for youth
The Mayor’s Office of Women’s Advancement (MOWA) has announced the launch of two 2026 mini-grant opportunities totaling $100,000 to support community-based organizations working to strengthen mental health, prevent violence, and promote the well-being of Boston’s youth. The Women and Girls…