The intersection of Centre and Westerly streets in Jamaica Plain were deemed a hero square in honor of Korean War veteran Eugene Matthew Lydon on June 29.
Throughout Barbara Rhodes 30 years as the children’s librarian at the Jamaica Plain Branch Library, she recommended many titles — and now the room where she worked will most likely be retitled in her honor.
A film made by several Jamaica Plain residents that traces the journey of a group of young people who research and perform the stories of seven immigrant community activists will be shown at the Roxbury International Film Festival.
Two Jamaica Plain residents, including the retiring CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts were honored as part of the annual GSEMA Volunteer Recognition Honorees.
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine faculty have been honored as 2024 Educators of the Year by the School’s Awards Committee. Nominated by students and faculty, the annual awards recognize the school’s educators who provide excellence in teaching and mentoring.
In a 10-year window of time, Katherine Power went from being on the lam using an alias in Oregon, to turning herself in, serving prison time, and then began selling real estate in Jamaica Plain resident.
Longtime Jamaica Plain resident Sarah Bob is the director, pianist and founder of the New Gallery Concert Series. She fielded questions about the series, her musical career, performing in Jamaica Plain, and more.
