Jamaica Plain News

02/01/2025

Call to artists for Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library installation

Proposals are wanted for a Jamaica Plain Library site-specific art installation that commemorates the library’s renovation and reopening in 2017. The project is a collaboration between the Jamaica Plain Branch Library and Friends of the Jamaica Plain Library, and will include incorporating remnant...

01/01/2025

Former EnVision Hotel officially converted to transitional housing and sold to local nonprofit Victory Programs

A local nonprofit has purchased the former EnVision Hotel on South Huntington Avenue, which it has been operating as temporary transitional housing since 2022. Victory Programs is now operating the site as a permanent housing site for individuals coming from Mass. and Cass. The EnVision Hotel opened...

31/12/2024

Comparing crime stats from 2023 to 2024: A lot more larcenies from motor vehicles in Jamaica Plain

The Boston Police Department released crime statistics for individual districts, and District E-13, the primary police district for Jamaica Plain. The biggest change was there were a lot more larcenies from motor vehicles. The following are statistics for District E-13 from Jan. 1, 2023 to Dec. 29,....

30/12/2024

Lost puppy: Have you seen Glenda?

Have you seen a puppy named Glenda who went missing on Dec. 27? Glenda pulled herself out of her harness, so unfortunately doesn’t have tags or a collar on. She is light brown with a black-tipped nose, and about 30 lbs. She’s about a foot and a few inches tall, spayed, and not microchipped. She ...

24/12/2024

City signs long term lease with BUSP to redevelop and use White Stadium

On Monday, the city announced a 10-year lease agreement with Boston Unity Soccer Partners (BUSP), resulting in the city and its tenant sharing the estimated $182-million-plus renovation of Franklin Park’s White Stadium. The demolition and construction of the 75-year-old stadium is scheduled to sta...

23/12/2024

Ula Cafe applying for wine and malt license, looking to extend hours into evening to make Ula a dinner spot, too.

The owners of Ula Cafe are applying for a wine and malt license, as they’re looking to expand their hours past 4 pm, and into the evening. “We are hoping to serve wine and beer in addition to our regular Ula fare, also adding some evening friendly food like light tapas and evening desserts like ...

23/12/2024

Kelly Rink is now open for ice skating! If you've never been, this is a great spot! Skate rentals are only $3.

One good thing about the cold weather is that it’s cold enough to skate outdoors. And if you’re looking to skate locally, definitely head over to the Kelly Rink. The Kelly Outdoor Rink is at 1 Marbury Terrace, and there is onsite parking. You’re not going to find many skating opportunities che...

20/12/2024

Letter: We deserve White Stadium

There is so much we love about this community, our home: we have unbelievably strong values. We fiercely advocate for and lift up one another. We believe in a city that makes good choices, and in JP, we live those values everyday. While these things are what make us incredible, sometimes our loud en...

18/12/2024

Do you have the ugliest Christmas sweater??

‘Tis the season — for ugly Christmas sweaters — but do you have the ugliest holiday sweater? The Jeanie Johnston Pub is hosting an ugly sweater party competition on Saturday starting at 9 pm, and it’s probably not going to last long because the Facebook event page says 9=9:15 pm, so get ther...

16/12/2024

The great Connolly Library Annual Cookie Swap is tomorrow (Dec. 16)!

Join us for our 3rd annual cookie swap on Monday, December 16 at 6:30 pm! Bring in some to share, and you’ll leave with more cookies and recipes from others. All ages are welcome. If you’d like to bring cookies, please email Nic at [email protected] to ensure we have a variety.

12/12/2024

State approves new multilingual program at English High School

English High School is one the seven Boston Public Schools that were approved by the state for new multilingual education programs beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. “Approval of the new programs is a critical step for our district in our efforts to serve our Multilingual Learners,” said BP...

11/12/2024

Boing Toy Shop hosting comedy show fundraiser on Dec. 13 to benefit the The Trevor Project

The Boing! toy store may be small, but the business packs a lot into its space — and come Friday that space is going to be even more funnily packed thanks to a fundraising comedy show. The show is being performed by Men in Comedy, which is Boston’s only all female and nonbinary monthly comedy sh...

10/12/2024

Shop local this holiday season. The 3rd Annual JP Holiday Stroll is Dec. 12 with 21 local participating businesses. What's your favorite local store to shop for the holiday season?

A new element to this year’s Annual JP Holiday Stroll is that 11 Jamaica Plain artisans will be featured at four different locations participating in the Stroll. Each store is providing fun in their special way, be it discounts, giveaways, food, drinks, music and more. “It’s a really fun event...

09/12/2024

RIP Kitombe: The day I met the mighty silverback of Franklin Park Zoo

The Franklin Park Zoo announced on Dec. 5 that after a rapid decline in health, Kitombe, the mighty western lowland gorilla, was euthanized after numerous health issues that were affecting his quality of life. He was 38. Kitombe was an impressive silverback who I met face-to-face, about 15 or so yea...

06/12/2024

Child taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries after being struck by a bus on the sidewalk outside the Curley School

A Curley School student was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries after being struck by a bus on the sidewalk shortly after the school let out at 3 pm. The scene was chaotic as the sound of the bus crashing through a metal fence on Pershing Road could be heard, and then school sta...

06/12/2024

Upcoming Spontaneous Celebrations holiday markets with lots of local vendors

06/12/2024

Learn about the Jamaica Plain company that played a significant role in early radio technology by Jamaica Plain Historical Society

The Wireless Specialty Apparatus Company, founded in Boston, Massachusetts in 1907, played a significant role in the early development of radio technology in the United States. It was located at 76 Atherton St. in Jamaica Plain. This article was originally published on Jamaica Plain Historical Socie...

05/12/2024

Jamaica Plain Holiday Light Show kicks off with launch party on Dec. 7

JP Centre/South Main Streets annual large-scale laser projection holiday show will debut Dec. 7. Everyone is invited to the launch party on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. There will be music by JP Honk, light refreshments from Blue Frog Bakery including hot cocoa. The show projects several s...