The JP Arts Council is seeking small work donations of 2D/3D original art for its Art on Tap fundraiser to support JP Open Studios. This is a great opportunity to purchase work from artists, meet-up friends, have some snacks and drinks and guarantee the future of Jamaica Plain Open Studios. Art on Tap will be on April 29, 7-9 pm, at the Sam Adams Brewery. Admission $5 at the door. All donating artists receive complimentary…
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Would you like to host or join a Love Your Block cleanup next month? Registration for the 2026 Love Your Block spring cleanups is now open. Jamaica Plain Love Your Block spring cleanups will take place on Saturday, April 25. Residents can register through March 30 by clicking here to host a cleanup or join an existing effort. Individual volunteers can also pre-register to join cleanups, with the Office of Civic Organizing matching participants to…
The co-founder of the Croft School has been suspended after reportedly misrepresenting the school’s finances, resulting in a $13 million debt and a need for $5 million to keep the school open for the rest of the school year. Scott Given co-founded the Jamaica Plain private school that opened at 3815 Washington St. in Forest Hills in 2017, as well as location in Providence. In recent months, the school had been looking to further expand its…
A major water main break occurred this afternoon that has turned Columbus Avenue by Centre Street in Jackson Square into a small pond. The Boston Fire Department reported shared photos of the flood at 3:55 pm today. Boston Water & Commission was on scene to stop the leak. Avoid the areas around Centre street and Columbus Ave Jamaica Plain , Firefighters are working at a major water main break. Boston water and Sewer are on…
Are you wondering about the city’s master plan for Franklin Park? Well, city staff are hosting an event on March 19 to discuss the Park’s Circuit Drive traffic calming study, tennis court expansion, dog facilities, White Stadium, and more. This is an in-person event that will include a brief presentation, followed by tabling sessions for residents to talk with the city’s Parks & Recreation and Planning Departments, and the Urban Wilds Crew. There will be…
Youth soccer season is almost upon us — and there’s still time to sign your kid up. JP Children’s Soccer This is an introductory soccer league is for children 3.5 to 6.5 being played at Pinebank Field by Jamaica Pond. This is a one-day a week league, with practices lasting between 45-60 minutes available on Wednesday, Saturday or Sunday. Coaches are wanted and coaches get free registration with the COACHJP code. Registration is open, and…
Two Jamaica Plain residents are running the 130th Boston Marathon as members of the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team. On April 20, Sara Stalica and Tia Freund, will be part of the 37th annual Dana-Farber Challenge team. 100% of the funds raised by the team goes to Dana Farber’s Claudia Adams Barr Program in Innovative Basic Cancer Research.
The Wenham Street Cinema has closed its, um, garage doors forever. What started off as watching movies together in a JP resident’s garage became so much bigger. Politicians came to speak to neighbors, experts came to speak on particular topics, musicians performed, and more. The Wenham Street Cinema became a neighborhood gathering spot. Matt Shuman started the Wenham Street Cinema with his friend Jesse Abbruzzese several years after Shuman moved to Wenham Street in 2012.…
Grassroots organization JP Fights Back began last fall, and has quickly established itself as a philanthropical arm for local organizations fighting food insecurity, supporting immigrant populations, and supporting the Jamaica Plain community. “A number of us had an idea that we felt JP is a place with a lot of organizations and this was a good opportunity to come together and talk about how we can provide support to each other,” said longtime Jamaica Plain…
Boing! Toy Shop is expanding into the adjacent empty storefront. A sign in the old storefront of George’s Shoes (669 Centre St.) by JP Centre/South Main Streets says that Boing! is expanding into the location. The sign says to visit Boing!’s Instagram, Facebook, and website, for details. But it doesn’t seem like those sites/channels have been updated yet. George’s closed last year after 100-plus years in the location. An employee previously told JP News that…