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Zoning Board Approves Two Projects Totaling 273 Units

By David Ertischek on January 14, 2026

Zoning Board Approves Two Projects Totaling 273 Units

UniversalHub.com reports on two separate Jamaica Plain projects for residential apartment buildings that the Zoning Board of Appeals approved on Jan. 13.

Jefferson Playground Designs Being Presented in Jan. 15 Virtual Community Meeting

Jefferson Playground Designs Being Presented in Jan. 15 Virtual Community Meeting

By David Ertischek on January 13, 2026

Designs for the remodeling of Jefferson Playground will be presented on Jan. 15 during a virtual community meeting.

Ethiopian Cafe Applying for Beer and Wine License: Hearing Jan. 14

By David Ertischek on January 12, 2026

There will be an abutters meeting on Jan. 14 to discuss Ethiopian Cafe’s application for a beer and wine license.

City Wants You to Take Small Multi-Family Resident Survey

City Wants You to Take Small Multi-Family Resident Survey

By David Ertischek on January 11, 2026

The city is conducting a survey to gain insight on resident preferences for new small multi-family construction moving forward.

New Exhibit ‘Beneath the Rustling’ at JP Library Inspired By Artist’s Father’s Poem

New Exhibit ‘Beneath the Rustling’ at JP Library Inspired By Artist’s Father’s Poem

By David Ertischek on January 8, 2026

Shoshanna Ehrlich’s art oftentimes highlights the unseen nature of human experience, and her new exhibit at the Jamaica Plain Branch Library is in that vein.

Nonprofit Bottom Line Receives $50,000 Grant from New Balance Foundation

By David Ertischek on January 7, 2026

Nonprofit Bottom Line, which helps first-generation and low-income students get into college and guide them through college graduation, received a $50,000 grant from New Balance Foundation.

Learn About What Can We Do About Climate Change (and Avoid Extinction) at JP Library on Jan. 10

Learn About What Can We Do About Climate Change (and Avoid Extinction) at JP Library on Jan. 10

By David Ertischek on January 6, 2026

The earth is getting hotter. The oceans are getting hotter. Climate change is affecting our world. Are we on the way to extinction? We hope not. Learn about how we can avoid extinction at a talk at the Jamaica Plain Library on Jan. 10.

‘Boston a Home for Everyone’ Says Wu in Inauguration Speech, Citing American Revolution

‘Boston a Home for Everyone’ Says Wu in Inauguration Speech, Citing American Revolution

By David Ertischek on January 5, 2026

At Mayor Michelle Wu’s inauguration on Monday, she spoke about the city’s achievements during her first term: increasing affordable housing, expansion of pre-K seats, helping residents save money on energy bills, and making several bus routes fare-free.

City’s Career Closet Offers Free Professional Clothing and Job-Readiness Tools

City’s Career Closet Offers Free Professional Clothing and Job-Readiness Tools

By David Ertischek on January 4, 2026

The city offers access to free professional clothing and essential job-readiness tools twice a month — and you’ve got to do is register.

Stop By Connolly Library for Free Three Kings Day Kit

Stop By Connolly Library for Free Three Kings Day Kit

By David Ertischek on January 1, 2026

The Connolly Library is giving away free Three Kings Day kits on Jan. 3/5/6.

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