Stonybrook Metal Arts School is Closing: Last Chance to Take a Class

By David Ertischek on November 6, 2025

Stonybrook Metal Arts School is Closing: Last Chance to Take a Class

After 15-plus years in Jamaica Plain, the Stonybrook Metal Arts & Sculpture School is closing, and now is your last chance to take a class there to learn about welding, sculpturing, and making jewelry.

No Surprises Here: Wu, Weber, and 4 Incumbents All Win

By David Ertischek on November 6, 2025

There was no way that Mayor Michelle Wu was going to lose Tuesday’s election – because she didn’t have an opponent. There also weren’t any surprises in the at-large city council race, as all four incumbents netted the four positions to return to City Hall.

Nov. 6: Free Vaccine Clinic in Jamaica Plain

By David Ertischek on November 6, 2025

The city is offering free vaccine clinics throughout the city, and today (Nov. 6), free vaccines for flu, COVID and routine childhood vaccines will be available at the Tree of Life (295 Centre St.) from 3-8 pm.

Footlight Club’s ‘Matilda’ is Fun for Whole Family

Footlight Club’s ‘Matilda’ is Fun for Whole Family

By David Ertischek on November 4, 2025

If your family is looking for some fun entertainment, then check out the Footlight Club’s Matilda the next two weekends.

Election Day Nov. 4: Q&As with At-Large City Council Candidates

By David Ertischek on November 3, 2025

Eight candidates are squaring off against each other to claim four at-large Boston City Council seats on Election Day on Tuesday. Who are you going to vote for?

Drawdown Brewing Company’s Liz Nicol Named ‘Brewer of the Year’

Drawdown Brewing Company’s Liz Nicol Named ‘Brewer of the Year’

By Steven Pellegrino on October 31, 2025

Drawdown Brewing Company’s owner and head brewer Liz Nicol was named US “Brewer of the Year” by VinePair.

Trick-or-Treating, Great Pumpkin Smash, and Day of the Dead Celebration

Trick-or-Treating, Great Pumpkin Smash, and Day of the Dead Celebration

By David Ertischek on October 30, 2025

If you’re new to the Jamaica Plain neighborhood and you’re not sure where to take the kiddos to trick-or-treat — the answer is Centre Street businesses. And if you’re looking to smash your pumpkin(s) or celebrate the Day of the Dead, you’ll want to keep reading.

Donate to Emerald Necklace Conservancy Winter Clothing Drive at City Feeds, and Curley House

Donate to Emerald Necklace Conservancy Winter Clothing Drive at City Feeds, and Curley House

By David Ertischek on October 29, 2025

There are three Jamaica Plain locations that you drop off donations for the Emerald Necklace Conservancy winter clothing drive.

Allandale Farm Offering Free Farmers Market for Those Losing SNAP Benefits

Allandale Farm Offering Free Farmers Market for Those Losing SNAP Benefits

By David Ertischek on October 28, 2025

Due to the federal government shutdown about 42 million Americans are expected to lose access to new SNAP benefits on November 1, and Allandale Farm wants to help locals who will be affected.

Open Streets Jamaica Plain is Nov. 2

Open Streets Jamaica Plain is Nov. 2

By David Ertischek on October 27, 2025

One of the neighborhoods newest annual events is quickly becoming one of the neighborhood’s favorite event — Open Streets Jamaica Plain.

Stonybrook Metal Arts School is Closing: Last Chance to Take a Class

No Surprises Here: Wu, Weber, and 4 Incumbents All Win

Nov. 6: Free Vaccine Clinic in Jamaica Plain

Footlight Club’s ‘Matilda’ is Fun for Whole Family

Election Day Nov. 4: Q&As with At-Large City Council Candidates

Drawdown Brewing Company’s Liz Nicol Named ‘Brewer of the Year’

Trick-or-Treating, Great Pumpkin Smash, and Day of the Dead Celebration

Donate to Emerald Necklace Conservancy Winter Clothing Drive at City Feeds, and Curley House

Allandale Farm Offering Free Farmers Market for Those Losing SNAP Benefits

Open Streets Jamaica Plain is Nov. 2

Rogerson-Beaufort Virtual Public Meeting

Jamaica Plain’s First Women Voters

Jamaica Plain’s First Women Voters

All Love and Safety to Our Neighbors: a Community Event for Immigration Justice

The Woodlawn Ensemble | Must it be?

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