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Among the Ruins

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Jonathan Ulman shared this extraordinary view of the Casey Arborway project. Follow the local drummer on Twitter at https://twitter.com/jmudrums.

Jonathan Ulman shared this extraordinary view of the Casey Arborway project. Follow the local drummer on Twitter at https://twitter.com/jmudrums.

Jonathan Ulman shared this extraordinary view of the Casey Arborway project. Follow the local drummer on Twitter at https://twitter.com/jmudrums.

Each weekday we post a “Photo of the Day” from around the neighborhood. If you have a photo that screams (or even whispers) “Jamaica Plain,” here are four ways to nominate it:


The Commons at Forest Hills Station Rises

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The elevator shaft under construction at The Commons at Forest Hills Station, a 280-unit apartment complex at New Washington and Washington streets.

The elevator shaft under construction at The Commons at Forest Hills Station, a 280-unit apartment complex at New Washington and Washington streets. Credit: Chris Helms

The amount of construction going on around Forest Hills is staggering. As the Casey Overpass is demolished, next door the elevator shaft for The Commons at Forest Hills Station, a 280-unit apartment complex at New Washington and Washington streets, has been rising.

Each weekday we post a “Photo of the Day” from around the neighborhood. If you have a photo that screams (or even whispers) “Jamaica Plain,” here are four ways to nominate it:

Steve Lurkel

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Steve Lurkel. As seen on Washington Street in JP, June 10, 2015.

Steve Lurkel. As seen on Washington Street in JP, June 10, 2015. Credit: Chris Helms

“Steve Lurkel,” who might be the shy first cousin of Steve Urkel, is easy to miss as you walk down Washington Street.

Each weekday we post a “Photo of the Day” from around the neighborhood. If you have a photo that screams (or even whispers) “Jamaica Plain,” here are four ways to nominate it:

When the Perkins School For the Blind Was in JP

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From the archives of the Jamaica Plain Historical Society: "Students in Miss Roeske's music appreciation class at the Perkins Institution for the Blind. Located at the corner of Perkins and Day Streets in Hyde Square, the school was founded in 1887 and served children through age nine. For general instruction, students were segregated by sex. As you can see in the photograph, African-American children were welcomed. The school was an outgrowth of the Perkins Institution for the Blind in South Boston, founded by Samuel Gridley Howe."

Students in Miss Roeske’s music appreciation class at the Perkins Institution for the Blind. Located at the corner of Perkins and Day Streets in Hyde Square, the school was founded in 1887 and served children through age nine. For general instruction, students were segregated by sex. As you can see in the photograph, African-American children were welcomed. The school was an outgrowth of the Perkins Institution for the Blind in South Boston, founded by Samuel Gridley Howe. Credit: JP Historical Society

From the archives of the Jamaica Plain Historical Society: “Students in Miss Roeske’s music appreciation class at the Perkins Institution for the Blind. Located at the corner of Pekins and Day Streets in Hyde Square, the school was founded in 1887 and served children through age nine. For general instruction, students were segregated by sex. As you can see in the photograph, African-American children were welcomed. The school was an outgrowth of the Perkins Institution for the Blind in South Boston, founded by Samuel Gridley Howe.”

The Historical Society’s photo archive is a neighborhood treasure. Please visit it!

Each weekday we post an image from around the neighborhood.

If you have a photo that screams (or even whispers) “Jamaica Plain,” here are three ways to nominate it as our “Photo of the Day”:

Get Onto Their Lawn

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A pedestrian crosses the grounds at the Loring-Greenough House on June 16, 2015.

A pedestrian crosses the grounds at the Loring-Greenough House on June 16, 2015.

A pedestrian enjoys the lawn at the Loring-Greenough House earlier this summer. The “Thursdays on the Lawn” programs there won a “Best of Boston” award, one of 10 snagged by the neighborhood this year.

For more on Thursdays on the Lawn, head to the historic home’s website.

Each weekday we post a “Photo of the Day” from around the neighborhood. If you have a photo that screams (or even whispers) “Jamaica Plain,” here are four ways to nominate it:

Arborway Parking, Circa 1939

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Automobiles line the Arborway in front of the Arnold Arboretum. Circa 1939. Courtesy of Boston Public Library, Jamaica Plain branch.

Automobiles line the Arborway in front of the Arnold Arboretum. Circa 1939. Courtesy of Boston Public Library, Jamaica Plain branch.

At first glance it might seem these historical autos are caught in some demonic traffic time warp. But this 1939 photo isn’t of a backup along the Arborway. It’s parked cars lining the Arborway in front of the Arnold Arboretum.

For our Photo of the Day on Thursdays, we highlight an image of old JP, most often from the online archives of the Jamaica Plain Historical Society.

The Historical Society’s photo archive is a neighborhood treasure. Please visit it!

If you have a photo that screams (or even whispers) “Jamaica Plain,” here are three ways to nominate it as our “Photo of the Day”:

An Artist’s Eye on Casey Demolition

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#Casey #overpass #jp

A photo posted by MIchael Lewy (@mlewy) on

Michael Lewy, a visual artist who lives in JP, agreed to share this view of the Casey Overpass demolition project. It was taken several weeks ago. Follow Michael on Instagram for more, which often includes JP subjects.

Each weekday we post a “Photo of the Day” from around the neighborhood. If you have a photo that screams (or even whispers) “Jamaica Plain,” here are four ways to nominate it:

Amory Street in Bloom

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A flower amid the metal staircases at 370 Amory St. on Tuesday, July 28, 2015.

A flower amid the metal staircases at 370 Amory St. on Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Credit: Chris Helms

Last week this flower was adding a nice pop of color to the sidewalk along Amory Street.

Each weekday we post a “Photo of the Day” from around the neighborhood. If you have a photo that screams (or even whispers) “Jamaica Plain,” here are four ways to nominate it:


Community Garden in Bloom

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The community garden at Merriam and Minton streets, Tuesday, July 28, 2015.

The community garden at Merriam and Minton streets, Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Credit: Chris Helms

One of the great things about JP is how many community gardens you’ll find hidden all over the neighborhood.

To assuage that nagging feeling that you’ve missed some of them, here’s a handy interactive map of all the community gardens in Boston.

Each weekday we post a “Photo of the Day” from around the neighborhood. If you have a photo that screams (or even whispers) “Jamaica Plain,” here are four ways to nominate it:

Snake Nest, Er, Tire Sculpture Festoons Brookside Home

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Snakes, er, old bike tires festoon the back of a Brookside Avenue apartment, Tuesday, July 28, 2015.

Snakes, er, old bike tires festoon the back of a Brookside Avenue apartment, Tuesday, July 28, 2015.

At first glance, this collection of old bike tires gave me a heart attack. But it isn’t a nightmare collection of snakes. It’s art.

Each weekday we post a “Photo of the Day” from around the neighborhood. If you have a photo that screams (or even whispers) “Jamaica Plain,” here are four ways to nominate it:

A Music Fest for Two

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Jose Godoy, left, and Sana Hashnani enjoy the U-shaped bench at Jamaica Pond on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015.
Jose Godoy, left, and Sana Hashnani enjoy the U-shaped bench at Jamaica Pond on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015.

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Jose Godoy, left, and Sana Hashnani enjoy the U-shaped bench at Jamaica Pond on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015.

While thousands enjoyed Saturday’s fifth annual Jamaica Plain Music Festival nearby, Jose Godoy and Sana Hashnani held their own little music fest on that U-shaped bench by the Pond.

Each weekday we post a “Photo of the Day” from around the neighborhood. If you have a photo that screams (or even whispers) “Jamaica Plain,” here are four ways to nominate it:

Free Summer Film Series at Rogerson House Kicks Off Saturday

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The Rogerson House is kicking off its summer film series that focuses on healthcare issues issues such as Alzheimer's on June 30.   253 Views

Urbano Project Awarded $100,000 Grant to Support Youth Artist Projects

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Local nonprofit Urbano Project has received a grant of $100,000 from the Cummings Foundation’s ‘$100K for 100’ program. The Urbano Project is located at the Brewery Complex in Egleston Square, and is one of 100 local nonprofits chosen from a total of 597 applicants to receive a Cummings Foundation $100K for 100 grant, including fellow […]

McAuliffe: Prosecuting the Rich When They Steal from Workers

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Prosecutors are so conditioned to win at all costs that they have lost their nerve to test the waters in the name of justice. Currently, when corporate executives steal we use civil statutes to punish with fines. These fines help but often employers treat them as a price of doing business, and go right back […]

Calling Chocoholics: Cacao Now Open, Selling Nuts, Too

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Cacao wasn't even officially open before their first customer walked into Centre Street's new business wanting to buy chocolate. So owner Leo Baez did what any proprietor would do -- he sold the guy some chocolate. "Definitely try the chocolates -- and the roasted nuts are great as well," said Perla Rosario, co-owner of Cacao. […]

JP Porchfest is July 7th: Get Ready for 170 Performances on 90 Porches!

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The 5th Annual Jamaica Plain Porchfest this Saturday will be bigger than the previous four as it will include music, theater, dance, spoken word, storytelling, comedy, circus arts and a politicians' porch. "We have 90 generous porch hosts this year – that is, folks who offer their porches to performers. In some cases, people perform […]

What is JP Toastmasters?

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Have you heard of the international nonprofit Toastmasters? In 2017, a local JP branch was formed. Danna Baida, a charter member of Jamaica Plain's branch answered questions about the organization, how it assists people to be better public speakers and how it helps brides and grooms with their wedding speeches. Q: What is JP Toastmasters? […]

Volunteers Wanted: Teatro en el Parque in Mozart Park on July 19-21

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Volunteers are wanted for the 6th Annual Teatro en el Parque in Mozart Park happening on three consecutive days starting July 19th. This year’s performance by Escena Latina Teatro (ELT), a volunteer-run community theater group, will perform "Cumbia de me Corazón" by Toby Campion. It is being directed by Inés de la Cruz. Volunteers are […]

Candidate Forum with Rep. Sanchez and Nika Elugardo on July 9th

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This September incumbent state Rep. Jeffrey Sanchez is being challenged by fellow Democrat Nika Elugardo, who wants to unseat him at the state representative for the 15th Suffolk District. Not sure who you're going to vote for? Then you should attend the July 9th candidate forum with both candidates. The forum is being hosted by JP […]

Viva el Latin Quarter Summer Series Concert on July 11th

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Enjoy the summer in Boston’s Latin Quarter with an evening of live music on July 11th. Bring your family and friends to enjoy a fun evening of live Latin music by local artists Fabiola Mendez and Herencia Criolla at 6 pm on the Blessed Sacrament Church Plaza (361 Centre Street). There will be games, activities […]
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