Jamaica Plain News

Jamaica Plain Youth Celebrates Seven Years with Big Brothers Big Sisters

By David Ertischek on January 14, 2025

Jamaica Plain Youth Celebrates Seven Years with Big Brothers Big Sisters

Jamaica Plain 15-year-old Damaris Sosa and Anne Castner-Williams are living proof that youth mentoring programs have a tremendous impact on both the youth and families served as well as the adults who volunteer as their mentors.

Fugitive Arrested for Centre Street Murder from September 2024

District E-13 (Jamaica Plain) Headquarters, Boston Police

Fugitive Arrested for Centre Street Murder from September 2024

By David Ertischek on January 13, 2025

The Boston Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit arrested an 18-year-old Quincy man for allegedly killing a 19-year-old man in Jackson Square last September.

Check Out JP Artist Kevin Gillespie’s Exhibit at Jamaica Plain Library

Check Out JP Artist Kevin Gillespie’s Exhibit at Jamaica Plain Library

By David Ertischek on January 12, 2025

The newest art exhibit at the Jamaica Plain Library is from a longtime resident, Kevin Gillespie, and features a peaceful escape showcasing the beloved landscapes of Jamaica Plain.

State Revealing Arborway Improvement Project Plan in Jan. 14 Virtual Meeting

State Revealing Arborway Improvement Project Plan in Jan. 14 Virtual Meeting

By David Ertischek on January 9, 2025

The state’s will present and discuss its proposed plan for the reconstruction of the Arborway between Jamaica Pond and the Forest Hills gate of the Arnold Arboretum in a virtual meeting on Jan. 14.

What’s Closed in Honor of President Jimmy Carter in National Day of Mourning on Jan. 9?

What’s Closed in Honor of President Jimmy Carter in National Day of Mourning on Jan. 9?

By David Ertischek on January 8, 2025

President Joe Biden declared January 9 a national day of mourning in honor of President Jimmy Carter’s passing. That means the post office and more will be closed.

Laugh It Up with JP Improv’s Topical Popsicle at Midway Cafe Show on Jan. 9

Laugh It Up with JP Improv’s Topical Popsicle at Midway Cafe Show on Jan. 9

By David Ertischek on January 7, 2025

Need a laugh? Then you’ll want to check out local improv group Topical Popsicle’s show at the Midway Cafe on Jan. 9.

4-Story Residential/Commercial Building Planned for Old Gas Station on Centre Street

4-Story Residential/Commercial Building Planned for Old Gas Station on Centre Street

By David Ertischek on January 6, 2025

A developer has proposed building a new 4-story, mixed use building with 12 units and one commercial space for a Centre Street site that was last operated by a gas station.

Foggy Day Means No Soaring for Bald Eagle at Jamaica Pond

Foggy Day Means No Soaring for Bald Eagle at Jamaica Pond

By David Ertischek on January 4, 2025

While many of us couldn’t see much last week when it was ridiculously foggy, Chris Lang was able to espy a bald eagle sitting in the tree on the island in Jamaica Pond.

Call to Artists for Jamaica Plain Library Installation

Call to Artists for Jamaica Plain Library Installation

By David Ertischek on January 2, 2025

Proposals are wanted for a Jamaica Plain Library site-specific art installation that commemorates the library’s renovation and reopening in 2017.

EnVision Hotel Officially Converted to Transitional Housing & Sold to Local Non-Profit

EnVision Hotel Officially Converted to Transitional Housing & Sold to Local Non-Profit

By David Ertischek on January 1, 2025

A local nonprofit has purchased the former EnVision Hotel on South Huntington Avenue, which it has been operating as temporary transitional housing since 2022. Victory Programs is now operating the site as a permanent housing site for individuals coming from Mass. and Cass.