Posts published in “Business”

What Do You Think of Newly Remodeled Stop & Shop?

By David Ertischek on April 16, 2025

If you’ve been to Jackson Square’s Stop & Shop the last several weeks you’ve seen that it’s been remodeled and there are more than 800 new products. And as we get used to the new layout, it may be harder to find some products, but then again, you’ll get to explore the aisles and find new products.

After 100+ Years on Centre Street, George’s Shoes is Closing this June

After 100+ Years on Centre Street, George’s Shoes is Closing this June

By David Ertischek on March 25, 2025

After being in business on Centre Street for more than a century, George’s Shoes will be closing this June.

Mayor Wu Announces Co-Purchasing Housing Pilot Program

Mayor Wu Announces Co-Purchasing Housing Pilot Program

By David Ertischek on March 19, 2025

Purchasing a triple-decker is expensive, but imagine if you could pool your collective purchasing power with another family?

Drawdown Brewing and Sam Adams Team Up for New Beer

Drawdown Brewing and Sam Adams Team Up for New Beer

By David Ertischek on March 13, 2025

Jamaica Plain’s most famous beer brand is teaming up with our neighborhood’s newest brand, to create a new beer.

Papercuts Mourns Loss of Sammy the Bookstore Dog

Papercuts Mourns Loss of Sammy the Bookstore Dog

By David Ertischek on February 26, 2025

If you’ve been into the Papercuts bookstore it’s very possible you’ve seen Sammy the dog. Sadly, Sammy passed away last week.

Skating Club of Boston, J.P. Licks Team Up for New Flavor in Honor of World Figure Skating Championships

Skating Club of Boston, J.P. Licks Team Up for New Flavor in Honor of World Figure Skating Championships

By David Ertischek on February 25, 2025

With the ISU World Figure Skating Championships coming to Boston, J.P. Licks created a new ice cream flavor, The World’s Swirl.

Kickboxing Gym Now Open in Old Drinking Fountain Spot

Kickboxing Gym Now Open in Old Drinking Fountain Spot

By David Ertischek on February 20, 2025

A new boxing/kickboxing gym, offering classes to all levels of ability, from beginner to pro, opened on Washington Street where the old Drinking Fountain bar was until 2017.

Letter: 575,000 Lbs of Clothing and Goods Donated to Jamaica Plain Goodwill in 2024

Letter: 575,000 Lbs of Clothing and Goods Donated to Jamaica Plain Goodwill in 2024

By David Ertischek on February 19, 2025

Jamaica Plain residents, your generosity in 2024 was extraordinary! Together, you donated more than 575,000 pounds of clothing and household goods to the Jamaica Plain location of the Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries, a community-based nonprofit organization.

After 42 Years, Jeff Ferris Sells Ferris Wheels to Former Employee

After 42 Years, Jeff Ferris Sells Ferris Wheels to Former Employee

By David Ertischek on February 17, 2025

If you’ve been in Ferris Wheels, Jeff Ferris has probably helped you find a helmet, or figured out what bike size makes sense for your child, or advised you to add air to your tires and oil to your chain. Known for wearing suspenders and often not wearing shoes, Ferris opened the eponymously named bicycle shop in 1982, and recently sold the business to a former employee.

Jadu, Stoked Pizza, and Momo Masala Among Six JP Restaurants Awarded New Liquor Licenses

Jadu, Stoked Pizza, and Momo Masala Among Six JP Restaurants Awarded New Liquor Licenses

By David Ertischek on February 14, 2025

Six Jamaica Plain restaurants were among 37 new liquor licenses that the city’s Licensing Board approved including a Dominican restaurant, a wine bar, and a fried chicken spot.

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