Jamaica Plain resident Devin Kreinbring doesn’t care if he wins the election for the 10th Suffolk District state rep seat this fall. As a candidate for the Workers Party, running for office, is more than just a state rep race. “What I do want, is to help to organize working people against injustice and this is valid terrain for that struggle,” writes Kreinbring on his campaign website. Kreinbring is a medical equipment repairman and feels…
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The city recently announced Zavia Dickerson as the new neighborhood liaison for Jamaica Plain. “Public service is deeply meaningful to me because I’ve seen firsthand the impact that strong communities and dedicated public servants can have on people’s lives,” said Dickerson. “My family has always relied on the strength of community, and I knew I wanted to be part of that work. I am excited to support residents, build connections, and help create positive change…
You’ll have the opportunity to speak directly to Boston Mayor Michelle Wu in Jamaica Plain on June 25 as part of the city’s neighborhood coffee hours series. The Neighborhood Coffee Hours are a mayoral tradition in which residents can speak directly with the mayor and city department staff about the concerns, hopes, dreams, etc. Dunkin’ provides ice coffee and sweets, as well as lawn game activities, gift card give aways, and even a raffle prize.…
Along the northwestern base of Hemlock Hill at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, a broad sweep of mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) grows where the woodland slopes down to meet the historic carriage road. Each June, in the filtered light beneath the hemlocks, these massed plantings offer one of the Arboretum’s most spectacular seasonal spectacles. A 22-acre woodland shaped by storm, succession, and scientific study, Hemlock Hill offers a rich diversity of shade-loving plants along…
To celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup, J.P. Licks created seven ice cream flavors inspired by countries playing in the tournament’s Boston-area matches. J.P. Licks World Futbol Flavors are inspired by desserts, beverages, and culinary traditions from around the world. J.P. Licks World Futbol Flavors include: Oatmeal Whiskey & Honey: A sweet ice cream pays homage to Scotland’s whiskey-making history and the traditional Scottish dessert, Cranachan, which features a few familiar ingredients: honey, oatmeal, whiskey, and…
If you’ve walked past the Hope Central Church on Seaverns Avenue you may have done a double take recently—thinking a realistic art installation is real turkeys—which are also known to forage on the church’s lawn. The fake turkeys are part of a series of bird sculptures created by Jamaica Plain artist Lu Valena, which Valena has named the Bird Promenade—four bird-themed art installations in four different JP locations. The four installations are located at: Hope…
A city open mic concert series highlighting Berklee College of Music performers at the Mozart Playground will also be a chance for you to take the stage! You have to signup by emailing Steve Kruszkowski at steve.kruszkowski@boston.gov. If your name is selected, you will have the opportunity to share your musical talents. Please note: power will not be provided, so you’re either playing acoustically or using a battery-powered instrument, or you can sing to a…
A well-liked community reverend is planning on opening a Palestinian restaurant on Centre Street. “Bethlehem Cafe will be…serving fan favorites like falafel, hummus and shawarma, as well as Palestinian dishes such as maqluba and musakhan,” said Rev. Ashlee Wiest-Laird, a pastor for First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain. The restaurant at 376 Centre St. in Hyde Square is currently in the construction phase, so it’s got a while before it opens. And when it does,…
A city-led meeting on June 11 to discuss the White Stadium Transportation plan will be old school—that it will only be in-person and no virtual link to watch the meeting—but there will be opportunities to provided feedback directly to city staff. The city’s White Stadium project team will lead the meeting taking place rom 6-7:30 pm at the William Devine Golf Course Clubhouse in Franklin Park. This meeting is meant to be the next round…
Jamaica Plain will have two community pools at the same time for just a short time this month as one pool just reopened, but another is going to close for a year-long repair project. The Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) Hennigan Pool reopened on June 8. The Hennigan Pool had been closed since 2023, which frustrated residents, and led to a 2025 petition to reopen the pool. To start, the Hennigan Pool will…