Here’s a little slice of neighborhood life: JP’s newest coffee bar has a cool way to remind you not to steal its newspaper.
Posts published in “Business”
Business owners of JP — on Friday morning, State Representative Jeffrey Sánchez is hosting a small business breakfast.

Here’s a quick update on FoMu, the vegan ice cream shop at 617 Centre St.

It’s no secret that business is competitive. But in JP, it’s also cooperative.

UPDATE, Friday, March 14: Good news! Video Underground isn’t closing after all.

Hello, neighbors. This is Chris Helms, publisher of the site you’re reading, the Jamaica Plain News.
If that name rings a bell, it may be because you knew me as the founding editor of Jamaica Plain Patch. Or maybe you were a dog walking buddy when I lived in Forest Hills.
My wife Jane and I are starting this online news and community site for the neighborhood we all love.
Our new local business is in the “soft launch” phase. We’ll be “officially” launching on Thursday, April 3. Please stop by our launch party during First Thursday. The party is at the Centre/South Main Streets “pop up” space at 668 Centre St. from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, April 3.













