Of the 340 pounds of garbage that JP ZeroWaste collected along a stretch of Centre Street in a recent waste audit, the organization determined more than half could’ve been recycled or composted. JP ...

Jamaica Plain resident Patrick Roath is running for Congress, banking on that his message to strengthen access to healthcare, support reproductive rights, and stand up to the federal administration’s ...

A new teen center in the Mildred C. Hailey Apartments is offering workforce readiness programs, academic support, cooking and music lessons, leadership development opportunities and more. Located at ...

The newly-announced winners of the Icons of the Franklin Park Poster Competition highlighted the park’s history, nature, cultural landmarks and iconic people. Helena Wang, “Franklin Park: Framed ...

This Sunday’s Jamaica Plain Summer Stroll along Centre and South streets will be packed with lots of fun, sales, and great ways to support our local businesses. The Summer Stroll is from noon to 5 pm ...

After only her first as an at-large Boston City Councilor, Ruthzee Louijeune had earned the respect of her fellow councilors, to be chosen as the council’s president. Ruthzee Louijeune Before being ...

Vee Vee has long been a delectable favorite in Jamaica Plain. But there are some new and important tasty changes — a new name (sort of), new highly regarded chef, and new menu. The owners of Vee Vee, ...

An impressive sculpture of the 19th Century politician and Dominican Republic founding father Juan Pablo Duarte was unveiled on Saturday at Mozart Park. FUNDOARCU, a nonprofit that highlights the ...

Don’t ever say that Boston doesn’t like to have a good time — as the city is offering $300 mini-grants as part of its Spooky Streets Grant program. Applications are now open for residents and ...

Two Jamaica Plain churches and a garden are getting some greatly appreciated TLC thanks to Community Preservation Act funds. St. John’s Episcopal Church (1 Roanoke Ave.) CPA funds are provided for ...

The Mary Eliza Project hosted a talk on Jamaica Plain’s first female voters at the Northeast Arts Building, the very site where these women registered in Ward 22 in 1920. Of the 340 pounds of garbage ...