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Learn About Afro-Latin Art at Artesanias del Mundo on Sept. 29

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Learn about traditional Afro-Latin art from countries all over the world at Artesanias del Mundo on Sept. 29. At this family friendly event you can get creative and make your own art including Dominican vejigante masks, Peruvian bracelets, Mexican tin art and more. This free event is on Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Hyde Square […]

JP Centre/South Main Streets Throwing Mobile App Party on Sept. 29

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JP Centre/South Main Streets is throwing a party to celebrate launching an app that will make exploring the neighborhood more mobile-friendly and interactive. The launch party for the StriveOn app is on Saturday, Sept. 29, from noon to 4 pm, on the lawn of First Baptist Church, 633 Centre Street. There will be games, food trucks, prizes and more. […]

Two Injured in Targeted Shooting at Hyde Square Market

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Two people were injured in a brazen midday shooting outside of a market in Hyde Square on Wednesday. The shooting took place around 2:45 pm by the Pimentel Market at 340 Centre St. Multiple witnesses have said they heard up to six shots ring out. Boston Police arrived and found an injured female, and at first […]

Answer All Questions of Latin Quarter Story Walk Map and Win a Prize

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Grab a map to the The Hyde Square Task Force's Latin Quarter Story Walk, answer all the questions on the map, and you'll win a prize! Pick up a map from the Connolly Branch Library or at the Blessed Sacrament Plaza and follow the story of "Maybe Something Beautiful" page-by-page through the neighborhood from October […]

Jamaica Plain Reagan Youth League Athletes Becomes Fenway’s Newest Bullpen Buddies

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Jamaica Plain's Reagan Youth League U16 softball team are now recipients of a unique honor that most Bostonians spend their whole lives only dreaming about -- Fenway Park field access. As part of the Bullpen Buddies charity initiative, sponsored by IBEW Local 103 and NECA, the young athletes from the community youth organization, ages 14-16, […]

5K Family Fun Run & Walk to Benefit South Street Youth Center on Sunday

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Get on your running shoes for a good cause this Sunday, as there will be a 5K Family Fun Run & Walk to benefit the South Street Youth Center at Jamaica Pond. Registration and check-in is from 8:15 to 9:15 am at the boathouse. The race/run starts at 9:30 am. This is a rain or […]

Boston Partners in Education Back to School Bash on Oct. 3

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Come celebrate the start of another exciting school year with Boston Partners at their Back to School Bash on Wednesday. The Frogmore in Jamaica Plain will be serving up free small plates of low country boil for guests. Bring your friends because a portion of the proceeds from any drink purchase will go towards Boston […]

Jamaica Plain Buy Nothing Online Group Shut Down by Non-Local Administrators

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Update: On Tuesday morning, Buy Nothing co-founder Liesl Clark indicated via a post on Facebook that her organization would be willing to remove itself from the Buy Nothing Jamaica Plain page if a local admin agrees to take control. ~~~~~ A popular Facebook page that enabled Jamaica Plain residents to gift and receive free items […]

JP’s Harackiewicz’s Work Featured in NYC Exhibit Celebrating Artists and Mentors

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As an art teacher at Westwood High School Jamaica Plain resident Lucy Harackiewicz knows a thing or two about being a mentor to students. Fittingly, her work was recently featured in a New York City exhibit that highlighted artists who are also teaching in the classroom. The exhibit, Artists & Mentors, was on display from Sept. […]

Harvest Co-op Closing in 7 to 14 Days

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After several years of financial struggles, the Harvest Co-op is closing its two remaining stores -- one in Jamaica Plain and the other in Cambridge -- in seven to 14 days. In July, the Harvest Co-op's board of directors sent out an email detailing the possibility of the National Co+op Grocers (NCG) purchasing Harvest's assets. […]

Half Marathon Means Road Closures on October 7 in Jamaica Plain

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You'll want to avoid a bunch of roads on Sunday due to the Boston Athletic Association Half Marathon making its way through the Emerald Necklace park system. An estimated 9,000 runners will start the 13.1-mile course at 8 am from White Stadium in Franklin Park, where the race ends, too. Roads along the route will […]

Taco & Burrito Alert! Achilito’s Taqueria Opening This Weekend

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Calling all taco lovers! Attention burrito enthusiasts! Hey, all you quesadilla aficionados! Achilito's Taqueria is opening in Forest Hills this weekend! "This weekend we will have a soft opening serving tacos, burritos, bowls nachos and queso," said Margaret Pimental to Jamaica Plain News. "We proudly serve USA wild gulf shrimp, Red's Best locally caught cod, […]

JP’s Kristie Bezreh Sparring in Haymakers for Hope Belles of the Brawl to Beat Up Cancer

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Forest Hills resident Kristie Bezreh is taking a shot at knocking out cancer by fighting in the 6th Annual Haymakers for Hope Belles of the Brawl charity boxing event on Wednesday, October 10th at the House of Blues Boston. Bezreh is amongst 32 other brave individuals residing in the Greater Boston and North Shore areas […]

J.C. Fruit Shop & More Opens on Centre Street

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The juice and smoothie bar competition is getting stiffer in Jamaica Plain as J.C. Fruit Shop & More recently opened on Centre Street. "When people come in they can see what they're going to get," said owner Jay Collado to Jamaica Plain News. He's going to make fresh juices right in front of the customers […]

Jamaica Plain Resident Named Executive Chef at JP’s Community Servings

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Community Servings, a nonprofit provider of medically tailored meals and nutrition services to individuals and families living with critical and chronic illnesses, recently announced the appointment of Brian Hillmer as its new executive chef. Hillmer, a resident of Jamaica Plain, brings years of culinary experience in Boston-area restaurants to the role of executive chef at […]

Interactive Artwork, Free Mangos and More at Mariposas y Mangos on Oct. 13

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Mariposas y Mangos is a Hyde Square Task Force event on Oct. 13th that aims to gather all generations of people through engagement with interactive artwork and storytelling about Afro-Latin cultures. Come make something creative to add your voice to the artwork, enjoy free mangos and join the discussion with Haitian and Dominican artists Chanel […]

Meet English High School’s New Headmaster

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English High School's new headmaster definitely looks familiar to the school's community -- because Caitlin Murphy has worked at the school since 2009. Murphy has worked in the Boston Public Schools for 11 years, and most recently she was the assistant headmaster at English High School. She started as a history teacher at the school, […]

Eliot School and A Far Cry to Receive $300K Through Barr Klarman Arts Initiative

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Two Jamaica Plain organizations, the Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts and A Far Cry, were recently selected to receive in the Barr-Klarman Massachusetts Arts Initiative. The initiative is a partnership between two Boston-based foundations - The Barr Foundation and The Klarman Family Foundation – for a $25 million, six-year investment in 29 arts […]

Jamaica Pond Lantern Parades on Oct. 20 & 21; Lantern Making Workshops All Week

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The very popular annual Jamaica Plain Lantern Parades are on Saturday and Sunday. There are also several lantern making workshops this week for kids (and adults). This is the 35th year for the annual tradition presented by Spontaneous Celebrations and the Friends of Jamaica Pond. It truly is one of Jamaica Plain's most beloved events […]

Celebrate Hyde Square Task Force’s Birthday with Fundraiser on Oct. 18

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The Hyde Square Task Force is turning 27 on October 18th and wants you to celebrate with them. Celebrate the Task Force's birthday at MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes and help to amplify the power, creativity, and voices of youth so they can build a just and equitable Boston. A portion of the proceeds from […]
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